With the latest influx of funding, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is collecting broadband information from consumers to create updated maps that display fixed and mobile broadband availability, as well as lack of access. Township officials and their residents are […]
Have a Cybersecurity Concern or Story to Share? 
ATTENTION, MEMBERS! We want to hear from you about recent cybersecurity issues within your township for an upcoming article in the Pa. Township News. Please consider any of the following questions and email your responses to acampbell@psats.org by Friday, September 2, […]
Federal Broadband Money Available
The Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program provides $1 billion in funding to expand middle-mile infrastructure, referring to the mid-section of internet infrastructure that carries large amounts of data at high speeds over long distances. This program will increase the […]
Reminder: Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Opportunity
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over the next five years. In fiscal year 2022 (FY22), up to $1 billion is available. The […]
DEP Accepting Applications for Coastal Zone Grant Program
The state Department of Environmental Protection invites interested townships, regional planning agencies, and conservation districts to apply for a federal fiscal year 2023 Coastal Zone Grant. Funding is for projects located within the Delaware Estuary Coastal Zone or the Lake […]
Find Your Money! Townships Owed Unclaimed Property 
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, […]
Happy Birthday America Countdown 
America250PA was formed to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026 and Pennsylvania’s leading role in commemorating this event. Over 200 townships have passed a resolution to endorse the America250PA mission to Educate, Preserve, Innovate and Celebrate […]
DEP Seeks Public Input on Improving PA’s Electric Grid 
The state Department of Environmental Protection is seeking input as it develops a plan to use $40.5 million in federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding to improve the statewide electrical grid. Top priority for the grants will be Environmental […]
State Transportation Commission 2023 12-Year Program Adopted 
The State Transportation Commission, the state Department of Transportation, and the Commonwealth’s Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organizations have finalized adoption of Pennsylvania’s 2023 12-Year Transportation Program (TYP). The TYP is PennDOT’s mid-range planning tool used to identify and prioritize transportation […]
Running Out of Time for August ARP Distribution 
While we reported earlier this month to expect the second tranche of the American Rescue Plan funds by the end of August, we have learned that the request to the State Treasury has not yet been made by the Administration. Hope for […]
