The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has announced that nearly $1 million in grant funding has been awarded for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and snow mobile facilities and trails in Pennsylvania. Most of the trails that will benefit from […]
Recession Redefined? Chance of Coming Recession Between 33% and 66%
The Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office released its July monthly economic update. When looking entirely at employment numbers and disregarding inflation, interest rates and consumer confidence, the definition of a recession is changing. This update uses state labor market data to assess […]
Keystone Communities Grant Program Accepting Applications
The Keystone Communities Grant program, which encourages partnerships between public and private sectors to support local revitalization initiatives for the growth and stability of the community, is accepting applications until August 31 for a variety of grant opportunities. These include […]
Traffic Signal Modernization Grants Available
The new 2022-2023 state budget includes an additional $5 million for grants to municipalities to install and maintain traffic signal technologies at traffic control signals that will be connected to a central location at the state Department of Transportation using […]
PLCB Awards $3.4 Million in Grants to Reduce Underage, Dangerous Drinking
The Pa. Liquor Control Board announced that it will award nearly $3.4 million to 97 schools, community organizations, municipalities, law enforcement organizations, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education through the 2022-24 Alcohol Education Grant Program which help to […]
Applications for RACP Now Being Accepted
The Office of the Budget is now accepting applications for the latest round of the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). Applications are due August 19. RACP grants are for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and […]
PSATS Accepting Workshop Proposals for the 2023 Annual Conference
PSATS has issued a request for proposals for workshop presentations to be made at the 2023 Educational Conference & Exhibit Show, which will be held April 23-26, 2023, at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pa. (workshops are April 24-25). Workshops […]
Applications for Public Library Grants Being Accepted
The state Department of Education is accepting applications for the 2023 Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities program until October 14. The program provides funds to sponsoring municipalities for up to 50% of eligible project costs to plan, acquire, construct, […]
COVID-19 Eligible Reimbursements Continue After July 2
Townships that have eligible costs after July 1 may continue to submit for reimbursement of federal COVID-19 disaster costs for expenses such as PPE that is used within a specified time period. However, the federal cost share was reduced effective […]
Pennvest Announces Loan/Grant Combination Awards
Yesterday, the Commonwealth announced $269 million in combination loan/grant awards for a number of drinking water, sewer, and stormwater in 10 counties. Click here for more.
