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Pa. Insurance Department Seeks Public Input on Availability, Affordability of Flood Insurance Throughout Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) is seeking public input on the accessibility and affordability of flood insurance throughout the commonwealth until February 5. The comments will aid the new Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force, created by Act 22 of…
Reminder: Submit Nominations for 2024 Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence by January 26!
Each year, the commonwealth presents the annual Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence to recognize local officials for their successes in undertaking innovative initiatives to improve the quality of life in their communities. Awardees are recognized during Local Government Week…
Conference Registration Opening Day a Success!
With over 2100 registrations on opening day for the upcoming PSATS Conference, we are off to a record strong start. 89% of all the hotel rooms are already reserved so don’t delay. Now that registration opening day has passed, don’t…
Community Records Microgrant Program Deadline is 1/31
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is accepting applications for the Empowered History microgrant. Funds are available to help community groups gather, preserve, and share their history. Individual grants will be funded up to $1,000 with no match required. The application…
Three Weeks Left To Submit to PSATS’ Award Programs!
Townships have three weeks to submit to PSATS’ award programs! Please submit entries to the following four awards programs by Wednesday, January 31: • President’s Leadership Award • Citizen Communication Awards • Youth Awards • Excellence in Intergovernmental Cooperation Awards…
PCCD Grants Available to Make Communities Safer
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has $7 million in federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Funding for local governments and nonprofits to use toward system-wide enhancements, including advancing justice system reform, crime reduction, violence prevention efforts, and…
Keystone Historic Preservation Grants Available
Applications are being accepted for construction and planning grants for historical resources listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places through the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Townships…
Spread the Word on PSATS Scholarships! Deadline is January 26
The PSATS Scholarship is a new program that offers four $1,500 scholarships to high school juniors and seniors in PSATS member townships. We need your help spreading the word! PSATS Scholarships can be used to fund any career education opportunity,…
