Each year, the commonwealth presents the annual Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence to recognize local officials for their successes in undertaking innovative initiatives to improve the quality of life in their communities. Awardees are recognized during Local Government Week […]

With over 2100 registrations on opening day for the upcoming PSATS Conference, we are off to a record strong start. 89% of all the hotel rooms are already reserved so don’t delay.  Now that registration opening day has passed, don’t […]

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is accepting applications for the Empowered History microgrant. Funds are available to help community groups gather, preserve, and share their history. Individual grants will be funded up to $1,000 with no match required.       The application […]

Townships have three weeks to submit to PSATS’ award programs! Please submit entries to the following four awards programs by Wednesday, January 31: • President’s Leadership Award • Citizen Communication Awards • Youth Awards • Excellence in Intergovernmental Cooperation Awards […]

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has $7 million in federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Funding for local governments and nonprofits to use toward system-wide enhancements, including advancing justice system reform, crime reduction, violence prevention efforts, and […]

Applications are being accepted for construction and planning grants for historical resources listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places through the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Townships […]

The PSATS Scholarship is a new program that offers four $1,500 scholarships to high school juniors and seniors in PSATS member townships. We need your help spreading the word! PSATS Scholarships can be used to fund any career education opportunity, […]