University Times

Pitt’s regional campuses soon will qualify for funding to study issues facing rural Pennsylvania.

Legislation signed into law last month amends the regulations for the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, which distributes grants to fund studies of the issues facing rural communities, including economic development, educational outreach and government finance.

Previously, only State System of Higher Education schools and Penn State were eligible. Now Pitt’s regional campuses will be eligible for the grants of up to $60,000. The bill also adds agriculture along with health and welfare concerns to the list of eligible subject areas.