Grant Opportunities
- USDA Broadband Facilities Funding Available: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering grants and loans for the deployment of broadband infrastructure in rural and underserved areas. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2024. (https://www.psats.org/usda-broadband-facilities-funding-available/)
- Law Enforcement Recruitment Grant Funding Available Until April 8th: The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is offering grants to support law enforcement recruitment efforts. The deadline to apply is April 8, 2024. (https://www.psats.org/reminder-14-million-available-to-support-law-enforcement-recruitment-until-4-8/)
Important Notices
- Second Notice Regarding ARPA Funds: PSATS is reminding townships to be aware of potential confusion surrounding the use of ARPA funds. (https://www.psats.org/second-notice-arpa-confusing-notice/)
- State Tax Collections Above Estimates: The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue reported that state tax collections were above estimates for March 2024. (https://www.psats.org/state-collections-above-estimates-for-march/)
- PUC Natural Gas Impact Fee Report Due April 15th: The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is reminding natural gas distribution companies to file their Act 13 impact fee reports by April 15, 2024. (https://www.psats.org/puc-natural-gas-impact-fee-report-due-april-15-3/)
Other News
- Federal Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Funds Awarded: The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $5 billion in grants to support the development of an electric vehicle charging network across the country. (https://www.psats.org/federal-electric-vehicle-charging-funds-awarded/)
- Broadband Authority Unveils “Broadband Ready” Designation and Schedules April 8th Webinar: The Pennsylvania Broadband Development and Availability Authority will hold a webinar on April 8 to discuss the new “Broadband Ready” designation program. (https://www.psats.org/broadband-authority-unveils-broadband-ready-designation-schedules-april-8-webinar/)
- Next Week is Pennsylvania Local Government Week!: April 14-20, 2024, is Pennsylvania Local Government Week. This is a time to celebrate the important role that local governments play in our communities.
- Federal EPA Mandates More Fuel-Efficient Heavy-Duty Vehicles: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced new regulations that will require heavy-duty vehicles to be more fuel-efficient starting in model year 2027. (https://www.psats.org/federal-epa-mandates-more-fuel-efficient-heavy-duty-vehicles/)
Don’t Forget to Register for the Annual PSATS Conference!
The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) will be hosting its annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show at the Hershey Lodge from April 14th to 17th, 2024. This is a premier event for township officials, featuring nearly 100 educational workshops, 300 exhibitors, and networking opportunities. You can find more information and register for the conference here.