The state Department of Community and Economic Development announced grant awards from the Municipal Assistance Program to 36 projects in 23 counties. More than $1.6 million was awarded through this program, which supports local governments with implementing shared service activities…

This week is National Police Week and will be commemorated with live-in person events held by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. This includes the Annual Candlelight Vigil to be held today.   In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15…

Each year, the state Treasury Department receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property. Common types of unclaimed property are savings or checking accounts, stocks, dividends, checks that have not been cashed, such as payroll, certificates of deposit, unclaimed insurance benefits,…

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is now accepting grant applications under the Wild Resource Conservation Program (WRCP). The WRCP identifies research and conservation needs on the Commonwealth’s native flora and non-game wildlife, including surveys and elucidation on conservation, management, and…

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) announced the reinstatement of the Historical & Archival Records Care (HARC) grant program. Townships are eligible to apply now through August 1, 2024.    Funding is available for records reformatting and equipment and collections care, including surveying,…

The Shapiro Administration announced grant awards for a new pilot program, PA SITES, which made $10.6 million available to help prepare “shovel-ready” sites to attract and retain businesses. More than 100 applications were received for this program. The funds were…

During the Association’s Business Meeting at the 2024 PSATS Educational Conference and Exhibit Show, the membership set PSATS policy by discussing and adopting 41 resolutions. These resolutions represent the Association’s official policy positions on township-related issues and give direction to…

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) opened its BEAD Challenge Submission Window, which allows challenges from local governments and nonprofits to be submitted until May 23. Challenges must be submitted online and could include a provider service level that your residents…

America250PA was formed to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026 and Pennsylvania’s leading role in the birth of our nation. Pennsylvania is officially the first state to have 100% of counties pass resolutions to join in…

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting applications for funding under the ReConnect Program. A total of $700 million is available via grants, loans, and grant/loan combinations through this program. Townships are eligible to apply through May 21, 2024,…