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Some Pennsylvanians May Apply for Help with Water, Wastewater Bills
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) has been reopened to help families with past-due water bills, terminated service, or termination notices. LIHWAP first opened in 2022 and helped 44,319 households in paying their water and wastewater bills. Pennsylvania received additional…
Recompete Pilot Program Funding for Distressed Communities Now Available
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is now accepting applications for the new $200 million Recompete Pilot Program to make investments in communities most in need of economic resources. The program is based on the belief that communities know best…
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Formula Grants
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Formula Grant Program offers funding for larger county & city local governments to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and reduce energy use. Local governments may apply for a voucher for technical assistance, an equipment…
Reminder: Enter Your Salary Survey Data to Access Reports Earlier!
Make sure your designated township staff (PSATS Salary Survey Plus processor) enters your township’s wage and benefit data by July 31 to ensure the earliest access to all PSATS Salary Survey Plus reports for 2023! With inflation and challenges to…
Transportation Funding Survey
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) are requesting township participation in a survey about challenges related to transportation funding programs, including meeting required local match amounts, preparing applications, and administering awarded funds. Township officials…
USDOT Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Funding Available
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced the combined Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) and Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Programs. Up to $3.16 billion is available for planning and construction projects. Townships are eligible to apply through September 28,…
Reminder: Draft Applications for Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program
PennDOT is accepting applications for the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside through September 15. A required draft application is due by Monday, July 17, for district review. Townships are eligible to apply, and no fund match is required! Funding is available for transportation alternatives,…
FEMA Extreme Heat Webinars
FEMA is hosting a webinar for local officials to promote preparedness and resilience against extreme heat events as part of the agency’s first #SummerReady campaign today, Wednesday July 12, from 2-3:30 p.m. Panelists will discuss what extreme heat is, federal…
Governor Shapiro Visits Lower Alsace Township, Pledges Support for Flood Recovery
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director Randy Padfield visited the Lower Alsace Township building in Berks County to meet with local Lower Alsace Township leaders and first responders after Sunday’s flash flooding. State Sen. Judy Schwank, Rep.…
Keystone Communities Program Grants Now Available
The state Department of Community and Economic Development has announced the Keystone Communities Grant program is now open for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year. This program encourages partnerships between public and private sectors to support local revitalization initiatives for the growth…
