The Office of the State Fire Commissioner is accepting applications for the Fire and EMS Grant Program until October 23, 2025. Townships are encouraged to share this information with partnering fire companies, emergency medical services providers, and volunteer rescue squads. Fire and rescue companies must…
Yesterday, Gov. Josh Shapiro directed the state Department of Transportation to approve the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) request to use up to $394 million in capital assistance transit funding for mass transit general operations. SEPTA had threatened service cuts…
The Office of the Budget is now accepting applications for the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). Please note that the application window is short and townships can apply through September 23, 2025. RACP grants are for the acquisition and construction of regional economic,…
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) submitted its plan for provisional approval of nearly $800 million in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program funding to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for final approval. PBDA says its plan…
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful (KPB) is encouraging groups and individuals to clean up their favorite shared public spaces through the Pick Up Pennsylvania program to support the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. The International Cleanup is an initiative to keep trash…
The state Department of Agriculture has announced the preservation of 2,017 acres on 33 farms in 16 counties through the state’s Farmland Preservation Program, which protects farms from future residential, commercial, or industrial development. The newly preserved farms are in townships in Armstrong,…
Elam Herr, former Deputy Executive Director and Government Relations Chief passed away this week after a courageous 20-month battle with brain cancer. He served PSATS for over 42 years and served nearly 47 years on the East Hempfield Township Zoning Hearing Board. A…
The final 2025 Safety Day will be held September 10 in State College. 2025 PA Safety Days provide a forum to learn about safe digging and underground utility protection, sponsored by Pennsylvania 811. Presentations and demonstrations on safe digging procedures and practices will provide valuable tools…
2026 marks America’s 250th anniversary, and PSATS is celebrating by showcasing the vibrant life of Pennsylvania’s townships in a special commemorative calendar! We’re inviting townships to submit high-quality photos of community events; think spring festivals, summer concerts, fall hayrides, and winter parades that…
The final 2025 round of funding for the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) and Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Grant Program is now open. Townships, councils of government, and municipal authorities are eligible to apply through the Commonwealth’s Electronic Single Application. DEP will accept applications through October 24, 2025. …
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