Federal SS4A Grants to Improve Safety on Roadways Now Available
The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) grant program to support planning and demonstration projects to prevent death or serious injury on roads involving all roadway users, including pedestrians; bicyclists; public transportation, personal conveyance, and motorists;…
Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Grants Now Accepting Scoping Forms
PennDOT will be accepting applications for the 2026 Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Program from June 1 through June 30, 2026. Townships are eligible to apply for funding toward safety and mobility projects, including roadway safety, mobility, and capacity upgrades; bicycle and pedestrian improvements;…
“Is this email really from SAM.gov?”
PSATS regularly receives reports of suspicious emails claiming to be related to SAM.gov registration renewals. Many of these notices claim that users must pay hundreds of dollars to renew their information. Rest assured, the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is a 100% free government website! The…
Reminder: DCNR Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Grants Available
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced another round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) grants for projects related to parks, recreation, and conservation. Several grant categories are covered under this program, including: Townships are eligible to apply through April 30, 2026. Most…
PennDOT, PSP, Turnpike Commission Warn Against Texting Scams
The state Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) are warning about text phishing scams currently targeting Pennsylvanians that threaten the suspension of driving and vehicle registration privileges for not paying a fine or toll violation. PennDOT does not send…
Reminder: Municipal Reports Due Next Week
Townships have many reports due each year, and several of these reports are due in the coming weeks. Several of these reports are required to receive revenue from these programs:
Reminder: DEP Grants Applications for Alternative-Fuel Vehicles, Retrofits Due April 1
Applications for the 2026 Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants (AFIG) program are due April 1. 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 biofuels)….
Grade PennDOT Winter Maintenance Service Anonymously
Would you like to grade PennDOT’s winter maintenance service for this winter? You can do so anonymously through April 14 by clicking here. PennDOT is seeking the public’s feedback on its services and takes about 5 minutes to complete. The 17-question survey asks respondents…
Funding to Make Shovel-Ready Sites Now Available
DCED is now accepting applications for the new Business in Our Sites (BOS) grant and loan program to attract businesses by helping them build an inventory of ready sites. Townships are eligible to apply through June 30, 2026, for site development activities required to make a…
