Stay informed with the latest news and resources for Pennsylvania townships and boroughs:
Grants and Funding
- PHMC Awards Historic Preservation Grants: The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission awarded just over $2.2 million in Keystone Historic Preservation grants to 38 entities, including three townships: East Coventry Township ($97,399) and Schuylkill Township ($5,316) in Chester County and South Middleton Township ($100,000) in Cumberland County. (https://www.psats.org/phmc-awards-historic-preservation-grants-3/)
- Reminder: DEP Growing Greener, Watershed Planning Grant Applications Due 6/22: Townships can apply for DEP Growing Greener Plus and Watershed Planning and Restoration funding to reduce nonpoint source water pollution from agriculture, stormwater, and abandoned mine drainage until June 22, 2026. (https://www.psats.org/reminder-dep-growing-greener-watershed-planning-grant-applications-due-6-22/)
- PennDOT Accepting Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Grant Applications: Townships can apply for 2026 ARLE funding toward roadway safety, mobility, and traffic signal projects until June 30, 2026, but a pre-application scoping form is required first. (https://www.psats.org/penndot-accepting-automated-red-light-enforcement-arle-grant-applications/)
- Federal Bridge Investment Program Funding Opportunity: The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for over $4 billion in FY2026 Bridge Investment Program funding, with planning grants due June 15 and bridge grants due June 29, 2026. (https://www.psats.org/federal-bridge-investment-program-funding-opportunity/)
- Notice on FY2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant for Prior Year Applicants: Prior FEMA FY2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance applicants must submit a new letter of interest to PEMA by June 19, 2026 and complete applications by July 17, 2026 under the amended funding notice. (https://www.psats.org/notice-on-fy2024-flood-mitigation-assistance-grant-for-prior-year-applicants/)
Administrative and Planning
- Reminder: FHWA 536 Form Due June 15 for All Municipalities: The Federal Highway Administration now requires every municipality to file the annual FHWA 536 report covering township-owned roads, bridges, and structures, due June 15. (https://www.psats.org/reminder-fhwa-536-form-due-june-15-for-all-municipalities/)
- Open Records Officers: Survey About RTKL Experiences: The Office of Open Records is surveying agency open records officers on the Right-to-Know Law’s impact to inform future policy, with responses due June 26, 2026. (https://www.psats.org/open-records-officers-survey-about-rtkl-experiences/)
- Percent Change in Pennsylvania Municipalities: New U.S. Census Bureau estimates show 988 Pennsylvania municipalities gained population between 2020 and July 1, 2025 while 1,540 lost population, with an interactive map available to check your township. (https://www.psats.org/percent-change-in-pennsylvania-municipalities/)
Other Updates
- 2025 Natural Gas Impact Fees Collected Up 48% Over Prior Year: The Public Utility Commission collected $243.9 million in 2025 natural gas impact fees, $79.3 million (48%) more than 2024, so townships that receive the fee should generally expect higher payments in July 2026. (https://www.psats.org/2025-natural-gas-impact-fees-collected-up-48-over-prior-year/)
- DGS to Auction 275 Vehicles: The state Department of General Services will auction approximately 275 vehicles on June 16 at Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania in Grantville, with the next auction scheduled for August 18, 2026. (https://www.psats.org/dgs-to-auction-275-vehicles-tomorrow-6-16/)
We hope this update provides valuable information for Montgomery County townships. Please check the PSATS website for more news and resources.