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Would You Like to Reduce Energy Costs for Your Township?
The Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority has $1.8 million available for a new grant and financing opportunity, the Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency (MORE) Program, that is designed to help local governments become more energy efficient and reduce energy…
Reminder: Energy Efficiency Grants Applications due 10/31
The U.S. Department of Energy has nearly $300 million in funding dedicated for local governments under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. Townships are eligible to apply through October 31, 2024, for projects to improve energy efficiency and…
Reminder: New Federal Overtime Rule Effective January 1, 2025
Keep in mind as your township develops its budget that beginning January 1, 2025, federal regulations will require overtime to be paid to all workers earning less than $58,656 per year or $1,128 per week if these employees work more than 40 hours…
Recycling Infrastructure and Food Waste Prevention Grants
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced approximately $58 million in funding to improve recycling infrastructure and boost food waste prevention and composting education under the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for Communities program. Townships are eligible to apply through December 20, 2024 for…
Local Share Account Program Accepting Grant Applications
The Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting applications for Local Share Account Grants. Townships, municipal authorities, and councils of governments are eligible to apply through November 30, 2024 towards project costs between $25,000 to $1,000,000. No match is required…
Inflation Slows, Social Security COLA Released
Inflation for September increased 0.2% over July, but was up only 2.4% over the last 12 months, the smallest 12-month increase since February 2021. The energy index decreased 6.8% over the last 12 months while the food index is up…
State, Townships Preserve Farmland
The state Department of Agriculture has announced the preservation of 1,953 acres on 28 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 located in townships…
Several Townships Receive Funding from Broadband Public Facilities Grants
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority announced the approval of $45 million yesterday in Multi-Purpose Community Facilities grant funding to 49 projects in 26 counties across the commonwealth. The funding will help connect Pennsylvanians to the internet at community centers, libraries,…
Grants Available to Reduce Pollution Threats to Water Sources from Landfills
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for Solid Waste Management Grants to reduce or eliminate pollution of water resources from solid waste sites. Rural areas and townships with a population of 10,000 or less are eligible to apply through December…
DCNR Schedules Virtual Grant Workshop for Recreation & Conservation Projects
Is your township looking for funding assistance for a new park, trail or conservation project? In 2023 state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources DCNR funded more than 225 projects totaling $54 million statewide for parks playgrounds trails, nature preserves,…
