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…
U.S. Treasury is continuing to invite selected township recipients of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (called SLFRF or ARPA Funds) that reported fully expending their award to close out their grant early. Treasury is notifying eligible recipients on a rolling basis via email with instructions…
Governor Josh Shapiro announced Pennsylvania’s first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address housing needs across the Commonwealth. The state Department of Community and Economic Development was charged with developing the plan by an executive order Shapiro signed in September 2024 and was due in September of 2025. “This plan also…
The AARP Community Challenge provides grants to fund quick-action projects aimed at helping create livable communities for people of all ages. Townships are eligible to apply for funds toward the following activities: Applications must be submitted by March 4, 2026. For more information, including a Q&A…
The state Department of Transportation is seeking input from Pennsylvanians on traffic safety and driving behaviors through an anonymous online survey that takes about 5 minutes to complete and will be available through February 28. The survey will help inform PennDOT on…
The state Department of Transportation announced more than $27 million in grant awards through the Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) program to support 51 safety projects across 44 municipalities statewide, including 16 townships. Here are a few highlights: The annual grant funding is supplied by fines…
Do you have a new idea for addressing a common problem? A unique reuse or repurpose for older equipment? Want to show off a unique process that saves time or money? PA Local Technical Advisory Program (LTAP) is looking for innovations that municipal employees or road crews designed,…
The state Department of General Services will auction more than 400 vehicles on Tuesday, February 10, at 10 a.m. at Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania, 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville. There will be a variety of retired State Police vehicles, 4-wheel drive SUVs, pickups, and utility vehicles, and pickup trucks, as well as sedans. Minivans and seized…
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