Want to know more about grid-scale solar installations? On Monday, December 9, noon-1:30 p.m., PSATS will host a free webinar focusing on the current landscape of utility-scale solar farms in Pennsylvania and how townships can address them through ordinances. In the first […]
PUC Alerts Consumers of December 1 Energy Price Changes
The Pa. Public Utility Commission provided a reminder that most electric utilities will adjust electric generation prices charged to non-shopping customers effective December 1. These changes are for the generation and supply charge for energy and is the utility’s “Price to Compare” (PTC). […]
Reminder: Mixed-Use Housing Grants Now Available
The state Department of Community and Economic Development opened its new $10 million PA Mixed-Use Housing Development pilot program to develop mixed-use projects with a residential housing component. Townships can apply through December 6, 2024, for mixed-use site development, conversion projects, and/or rehabilitation […]
Broadband Authority Opens $1.16 Billion Grant Program to Provide Access to Unserved and Underserved Pennsylvanians
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) opened its first round of applications for $1.16 billion in federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grants to provide high-speed broadband access to unserved and underserved Pennsylvanians at affordable rates. Applications will be […]
Reminder: Local Share Account Program Grant Applications Due 11/30
The Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting applications for Local Share Account Grants until November 30, 2024. Grants may be used towards project costs between $25,000 to $1,000,000. No match is required for this program! Grant funds may be used toward projects that improve the […]
Shapiro Flexes Federal Funds to Save SEPTA; Road and Bridge Projects at Risk
On Friday, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that he is diverting more than $150 million in federal highway funding to provide a one-time contribution into the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), which serves five counties in the Philadelphia area. The flex […]
Protect Your Township with Cybersecurity Grants for Local Governments – Deadline Extended to Wednesday, 11/27
The Commonwealth has extended the deadline for the 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). SLCGP funds can be used towards several cybersecurity initiatives. Townships may be especially interested in Security Awareness Services through Cofense. This initiative provides employee training on cybersecurity best […]
Township Parks & Rec Professionals Can Become Administrators of Park Finder App
The Pa. Recreation and Park Society (PRPS) is inviting parks and recreation professionals to register for free as administrators of the organizations Good for PA Park Finder app, an interactive tool to help Pennsylvanians and tourists find recreation spots nearby. […]
Looking for $$ to Balance Your Budget? Check for Unclaimed Property!
Each year, the PA Treasury Department receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property. Common types of unclaimed property are savings or checking accounts, stocks, dividends, checks that have not been cashed, such as payroll, certificates of deposit, unclaimed insurance benefits, […]
DCED Announces Grant Awards for Planning, Emergency Services
The state Department of Community and Economic Development announced the award of over $1.2 million in grants through the Municipal Assistance Program to support municipalities with the development of planning efforts. In addition, Indiana Township, Allegheny County, received a grant […]