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Funds Available for Publicly Accessible Laptops
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is now accepting applications for the new Digital Connectivity Technology Program through August 19, 2024. Townships are eligible to apply for publicly accessible laptops to facilitate broadband access and literacy training programs to township residents. Grant laptops can…
Grants Available for Wildlife Crossings
The Federal Highway Administration has announced the solicitation for FY 2024-2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program to improve safety, protect motorists and wildlife by reducing wildlife vehicle collisions, and improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species. $145 million is available for FY24-25…
Open Records Officers: Look for Survey About Recent RTKL Experiences
Township Open Records Officers should look for a survey that was recently emailed to you from the Office of Open Records (OOR) asking about your recent experiences with the Right-to-Know Law. The survey is brief and participants will be asked…
Would You Like to Reduce Energy Costs for Township Facilities? Free Webinar 6/25 on New Municipal Grants and Low-Interest Loans
The Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority has $1.8 million available for a new grant and financing opportunity, the Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency (MORE) Program, that is designed to help local governments become more energy efficient and reduce energy…
PUC Announces Annual Impact Fee Distributions
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission announced that it collected $179.6 million in natural gas impact fees for calendar year 2023, which will be distributed in early July. Counties and municipalities directly affected by drilling will receive $100 million of these…
PennDOT National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding Round Open
The state Department of Transportation’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding (NEVI) Round 1B is accepting proposals until July 10, 2024. Round 1B funds can be used for projects directly related to charging stations, including pre-construction work; construction costs; costs to acquire and…
Federal and State Government is Closed Today for Juneteenth
June 19 (now called Juneteenth) marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed. While President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves in 1863, but it could not be enforced in many places in…
Leading a Township? Have We Got a Great Guide for You!
Leading a township is a complex job, demanding expertise in everything from budgets to zoning, community engagement, and public safety. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer the first edition of “Beyond the Code: The Essential Guide for Township Officials,” developed…
Grants Available for Community Building, Arts Festivals
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced the FY 2025 Our Towns grant program to support projects that integrate arts, culture, and design activities into efforts that strengthen communities. Eligible projects include: Interested townships may apply as part of a partnership…
Local Government Delivers On Time….AGAIN!
Congrats to Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker who just signed her first City budget on time…actually 2 weeks ahead of schedule. (Their fiscal year is July 1-June 30 unlike townships which match calendar years.) Townships, and other LOCAL governments pass budgets…
