The annual Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence recognize local officials and municipalities for their successes in undertaking innovative initiatives to improve the quality of life in their communities. Awardees are recognized during Local Government Week in April and again at the…
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) has up to $6 million in funding for the Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant Program. Townships and municipal authorities are eligible to apply, and applications will be accepted until January 31 via SRBC’s online application. The…
In an attempt to maintain vital transportation funding that is being lost as gas tax revenues go away, Oregon has a program for a mileage-based fee to be paid on electric vehicles in lieu of a gas tax to fund…
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting applications for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle (MHD-ZEV) Fleet pilot grants under the Driving PA Forward Program until March 1, 2023. Townships that operate diesel-powered fleets may apply for funds to replace either…
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity within the Governor’s Office and the Economic Development Strategy Group. This office is designed to be a one-stop-shop to coordinate Commonweath agency responses for businesses…
Are you looking to learn about geographic information systems (GIS) and its applications? Shippensburg University is offering a condensed class that is being held over two weekends in February and March. The course could be taken to better understand GIS,…
Pennsylvania American Water is accepting applications for the company’s 2023 Environmental Grant Program. The program offers funding for innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore, or protect the watersheds, surface water, and groundwater supplies in local communities. To qualify, proposed…
As the end of January approaches, so do many PSATS awards deadlines. Don’t miss your chance to highlight the great work happening in your township! The deadline for entries is as follows: Youth Awards: January 31 President’s Leadership Award: January 31 Excellence…
Township officials are reminded that the following township and employer reports are due January 31: For more information on DCED forms, click here. For more information on PennDOT forms, click here. For more information on federal tax forms, click here.
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting applications for the 2023 round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants. Townships are eligible to apply, and all applications are due by April 5, 2023, through DCNR’s Grants portal. …
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