This winter, avian influenza viruses have continued to circulate in wild birds across Pennsylvania, and more birds will be migrating to and through the state in the coming weeks. The Pennsylvania Game Commission continues to respond to the outbreak, and is asking…
The state Department of Transportation is seeking input from Pennsylvanians on traffic safety and driving behaviors through an anonymous online survey that takes about five minutes to complete and will be available through February 28. The survey will help inform PennDOT on actions that…
DEP is accepting applications for the 2026 Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants (AFIG) program. Townships are eligible to apply, and are considered priority applicants, for funding to transition to cleaner fuel transportation (including electric, compressed or liquefied natural gas, propane, hydrogen, biodiesel, and other advanced…
If your auditors are confused about their roles or could use some guidance on their responsibilities and role in the annual audit, PSATS has an On-Demand virtual class available, the ABCs for Elected Auditors. Help them avoid the rumors and misunderstandings…
The state Department of Education (PDE) is looking for organizations who want to provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas, particularly rural areas, during the summer months through the Summer Food Service Program. New sponsors must apply by May 1, 2026. Last summer, nearly…
Special prizes and recognition await your township by acting before March 31! Has your township passed a resolution in support of the 250th birthday of our nation that takes place in a few months? Now is the time! Become an official partner of America250PA by passing a…
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is accepting applications until March 2 Morgantown funds of $2 million under the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program to help communities preserve historic places, strengthen revitalization efforts, and prepare for the nation’s 250th anniversary this year. PHMC will award grants…
Last week, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority’s (PBDA) plan for nearly $800 million in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program funding. PBDA says its revised plan will provide broadband coverage to all unserved and underserved areas across the commonwealth within…
The state Department of Agriculture announced the preservation of 1,905 acres on 25 farms in townships located in 17 counties through the state’s Farmland Preservation Program. This program protects farms from future residential, commercial, or industrial development. “Farmland tells the story of Pennsylvania, of generations who worked the land, cared for its resources, and…
The state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is accepting applications for Act 13 programs until May 31, 2026. Several grant programs are funded by impact fees from natural gas wells under Act 13 of 2012: For more information, click on the grant program links above or…
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