As the year winds down, it’s time to honor the dedicated service of your township supervisors. If you have one or more supervisors departing, we invite you to submit a Service Recognition Request Form for each individual. There is no minimum service requirement to qualify for a certificate; every contribution…
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…
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…
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