Reminder: Local Share Account Program Grant Applications Due 11/30 

The Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting applications for Local Share Account Grants until November 30, 2024. Grants may be used towards project costs between $25,000 to $1,000,000. No match is required for this program!    Grant funds may be used toward projects that improve the […]

Protect Your Township with Cybersecurity Grants for Local Governments – Deadline Extended to Wednesday, 11/27 

The Commonwealth has extended the deadline for the 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). SLCGP funds can be used towards several cybersecurity initiatives. Townships may be especially interested in Security Awareness Services through Cofense. This initiative provides employee training on cybersecurity best […]

Final Call for Boot Camp Interest 

PSATS hosts 15 regional 2 1/2-day Boot Camps every two years following municipal elections to help newly elected township supervisors understand their roles and responsibilities. This is also a good refresher session for existing supervisors or newer secretaries and managers. […]

Shapiro Signs Executive Order to Coordinate Permitting of Key Projects 

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order yesterday to create a Pennsylvania Permit Fast Track program to streamline the commonwealth’s permitting process for key economic development and infrastructure projects, including permit coordination across agencies. The Office of Transformation and Opportunity will lead […]

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