Funding Opportunities:
Community Facilities Loans & Grants: The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering funding for essential community facilities in rural townships (populations under 20,000). This includes public facilities, community support services, and public safety services. Learn more
Educational Opportunities:
Learn Township Emergency Management 101 (March 19th): This virtual class covers the fundamentals of emergency management for townships, including the role of the Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) and how to prepare for various emergencies. Learn more
Current Issues in Municipal Police Department Management (April 14th): This course explores key topics like regional police departments, police management studies, and department policies. Learn more
2024 Township Emergency Management Spring Seminar (April 14th): This interactive session features presentations from local and state emergency management personnel, with a focus on developing effective emergency operation programs.
Conducting Police Internal Affairs Investigations in 2024 (May 14th): This virtual course provides practical guidance and sample policies for conducting internal affairs investigations in police departments.
Additional PSATS educational events are listed by category (webinar, administrative, planning/zoning, public works, public safety).
News & Events:
PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko explains the value of local government in a Spotlight PA article.
Registration for the 2024 PSATS Annual Educational Conference closes on March 25th! Don’t miss this opportunity for workshops, networking, and the largest municipal exhibit show in Pennsylvania.
State revenue collections are exceeding expectations for February.
WalkWorks Active Transportation Grants applications are due March 22nd. These grants support the development of Active Transportation Plans in townships. Learn more on the WalkWorks website.
Upcoming Webinars:
Background Screening: Current Trends & Best Practices (March 7th): Learn about best practices for background screening potential employees.
Trail Connectivity / Collaborative Planning for Increased Access (March 12th): This webinar explores strategies for connecting trails and green spaces in your municipality.
Affordable GIS Solutions for Your Township (March 27th): Discover how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used to manage township infrastructure.
How to Maximize Your Returns with Online Auctions (April 2nd): Learn the basics of online auctions for buying and selling equipment.
Workers Compensation for Volunteer Fire Companies (April 3rd): This webinar covers workers’ compensation for volunteer firefighters and the impact of recent legislative changes.
Stay Informed:
Visit the PSATS website (https://www.psats.org/) for more information on these and other resources.