The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Formula Grant Program offers funding for larger county & city local governments to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and reduce energy use. Local governments may apply for a voucher for technical assistance, an equipment…

Make sure your designated township staff (PSATS Salary Survey Plus processor) enters your township’s wage and benefit data by July 31 to ensure the earliest access to all PSATS Salary Survey Plus reports for 2023! With inflation and challenges to…

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) are requesting township participation in a survey about challenges related to transportation funding programs, including meeting required local match amounts, preparing applications, and administering awarded funds. Township officials…

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced the combined Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) and Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Programs. Up to $3.16 billion is available for planning and construction projects. Townships are eligible to apply through September 28,…

PennDOT is accepting applications for the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside through September 15. A required draft application is due by Monday, July 17, for district review. Townships are eligible to apply, and no fund match is required! Funding is available for transportation alternatives,…

FEMA is hosting a webinar for local officials to promote preparedness and resilience against extreme heat events as part of the agency’s first #SummerReady campaign today, Wednesday July 12, from 2-3:30 p.m. Panelists will discuss what extreme heat is, federal…

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director Randy Padfield visited the Lower Alsace Township building in Berks County to meet with local Lower Alsace Township leaders and first responders after Sunday’s flash flooding. State Sen. Judy Schwank, Rep….

The state Department of Community and Economic Development has announced the Keystone Communities Grant program is now open for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year. This program encourages partnerships between public and private sectors to support local revitalization initiatives for the growth…

The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now accepting applications for Round 2 of funding for the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) and Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Grant Program. Townships, councils of governments, and municipal authorities are eligible to apply…

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is hosting the educational event Internet For All: Connecting the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on Thursday, July 13, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. PSATS and other local government associations are co-hosting this day-long workshop in…