The U.S. Department of Labor announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require overtime to be paid to workers earning less than $1,059 per week or about $55,000 annually. Currently, employees earning less than $684 per week or $35,568…
DEP Accepting Applications for Coastal Zone Grants
The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for the Coastal Zone Grant Program. Townships, regional planning agencies, and conservation districts in limited areas are eligible to apply through October 16, 2023. Funding is available for projects located within…
Reminder: Federal SMART Transportation Grants Available
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) restates the availability of $100 million in funding for the FY2023 Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant Program. Townships are eligible to apply through October 10, 2023. This new program was created under…
Free Training on Federal Transportation Grants
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will hold training to help municipalities apply for the billions in transportation funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. An introductory training webinar is planned for Wednesday, September 6, at 2 p.m. ET. Anyone interested in…
Reminder: Help Us Open Results! Enter Your Salary Survey Data Today!
Data entry is getting very close to allow for releasing wage and benefit results from the 2023 PSATS Salary Survey Plus. However, we need a few more participants to ensure that the results are truly valuable to our members. Please…
DEP Accepting Applications for Clean-Diesel Grants
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced the availability of $3.6 million in funding through the Pennsylvania State Clean Diesel Grants under the Driving PA Forward Program. Townships and municipal authorities that operate diesel-powered fleets are eligible to apply…
Townships Can Provide Input on Broadband Grant Applications
The first round of applications for federal broadband funds have been submitted to the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority. The Authority is now providing local governments with the opportunity to provide input on applications for projects in their community or to…
Townships Receive Multimodal Grants, New Round Opens Soon
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced funding for 58 transportation projects in 37 counties using $49.6 million in Multimodal Transportation Fund grants. These grants are intended to ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation for all Pennsylvanians. Several projects will help…
Statewide Drought Watch Lifted for 47 Counties
The state Department of Environmental Protection announced that it is lifting a statewide drought watch for 47 counties. The drought watch will remain in place for 20 counties. The drought watch remains in place for the following counties: Adams, Berks,…
DCNR Schedules Virtual Grant Workshop for Recreation & Conservation Projects
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host its 2023 Statewide Annual Virtual Grant Workshop for Recreation & Conservation Projects on November 16 at 9 am. This free, virtual workshop will help applicants develop project ideas and prepare to submit a grant…
