Butler County Community College is seeking state grant funding to make a better first impression with help from a generous donor.
At a special meeting Wednesday afternoon, BC3’s Board of Trustees approved the submission of an application for a capital grant in the amount of $625,000 through the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Harold Larrick has already pledged to match this grant to allow BC3 to realize the three parts of the West End Project including the demolition of the Con-Ed building currently in disrepair. This project will also include a refresh of the lower lobby of the Student Success Center with new branding of the Glenn T. Miller Welcome Center and reorientation of offices. Finally, the college plans to construct an approximately 2,500 square foot outdoor student space/pavilion outside of the east entrance of the Student Success Center that could be utilized for events, instruction, or just as a gathering place for students.
“I think for Mr. Larrick this project represents the way that he cares about this institution and our students,” BC3 President Megan Coval said. “It’s going to highlight one of the most beautiful places on our campus and increase the foot traffic and the sense of community that is so important to what we do.”
BC3 will not be using any money from their operating fund budget in order to accomplish this project. The state is expected to notify successful grant applicants next month and distribute funds in January.
