News & Announcements Here is a list of the most recent news and announcement from around The League. Pennsylvania’s BEAD Program Application Deadline EXTENDED and Important UpdatesJanuary 13, 2025Learn More Pennsylvania’s BEAD Program Application Deadline EXTENDED and Important Updates Webinar 1/16: AmeriCorps Resources for Pennsylvanian CommunitiesRA Local Govt: Funding Opportunities for 2 Hazard Mitigation Assistance GrantsJanuary 13, 2025Learn More Webinar 1/16: AmeriCorps Resources for Pennsylvanian CommunitiesRA Local Govt: Funding Opportunities for 2 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants RA Local Govt: Funding Opportunities for 2 Hazard Mitigation Assistance GrantsJanuary 7, 2025Learn More RA Local Govt: Funding Opportunities for 2 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants WATCH: New Video from Governor Shapiro Highlights How Pennsylvania is Competing Again, Making Historic Investments to Spur Economic Growth and Create Jobs Across the CommonwealthDecember 20, 2024Learn More WATCH: New Video from Governor Shapiro Highlights How Pennsylvania is Competing Again, Making Historic Investments to Spur Economic Growth and Create Jobs Across the Commonwealth PBDA BEAD Program Office Hours ReminderDecember 10, 2024Learn More PBDA BEAD Program Office Hours Reminder City & State PA is Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Above & Beyond Awards!December 5, 2024Learn More City & State PA is Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Above & Beyond Awards! Announcing Upcoming PA Food Policy Council EventsDecember 5, 2024Learn More Announcing Upcoming PA Food Policy Council Events PA WalkWorks Bi-Weekly Newsletter — Walk or Waddle, Just Keep MovingDecember 2, 2024Learn More PA WalkWorks Bi-Weekly Newsletter — Walk or Waddle, Just Keep Moving The National Civic League is now accepting applications for the 2025 All-America City AwardNovember 25, 2024Learn More The National Civic League is now accepting applications for the 2025 All-America City Award Governor Shapiro Takes Decisive Action to Provide Critical Funding for SEPTA to Maintain Service Levels, Stop Harmful Price Hikes, and Deliver for PennsylvaniansNovember 22, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Takes Decisive Action to Provide Critical Funding for SEPTA to Maintain Service Levels, Stop Harmful Price Hikes, and Deliver for Pennsylvanians Apply now for the Youth and Community Violence Prevention Action Teams (VPAT) programNovember 19, 2024Learn More Apply now for the Youth and Community Violence Prevention Action Teams (VPAT) program Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating the PA Permit Fast Track Program to Speed Up Government, Drive Economic Growth, and Make Pennsylvania More CompetitiveNovember 19, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating the PA Permit Fast Track Program to Speed Up Government, Drive Economic Growth, and Make Pennsylvania More Competitive FY 2024-25 PROTECT Federal Discretionary Opportunity NOW Open!!November 13, 2024Learn More FY 2024-25 PROTECT Federal Discretionary Opportunity NOW Open!! FY 2025 RAISE Federal Discretionary Opportunity NOW Open!November 13, 2024Learn More FY 2025 RAISE Federal Discretionary Opportunity NOW Open! USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities program is currently accepting applications for FY 2025 fundingNovember 4, 2024Learn More USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities program is currently accepting applications for FY 2025 funding Governor Shapiro Announces Nearly $600 Million in Grants for Over 400 Community and Economic Development Projects Across PennsylvaniaNovember 1, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Announces Nearly $600 Million in Grants for Over 400 Community and Economic Development Projects Across Pennsylvania Shapiro Administration Urges Pennsylvanians to Change their Smoke Alarm Batteries when Clocks Fall Back this WeekendOctober 31, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Urges Pennsylvanians to Change their Smoke Alarm Batteries when Clocks Fall Back this Weekend Pennie’s Open Enrollment Starts Tomorrow!October 31, 2024Learn More Pennie’s Open Enrollment Starts Tomorrow! ICYMI: Pennsylvania Gets it Done as Governor Shapiro Announces Major Investments in Economic Development and Job Growth Across the CommonwealthOctober 29, 2024Learn More ICYMI: Pennsylvania Gets it Done as Governor Shapiro Announces Major Investments in Economic Development and Job Growth Across the Commonwealth TEEX – Cybersecurity Risk Awarness For Officials and Senior ManagementOctober 28, 2024Learn More TEEX – Cybersecurity Risk Awarness For Officials and Senior Management PA WalkWorks Bi-Weekly Newsletter — Your Active Transportation Update — Working for the Long HaulOctober 23, 2024Learn More PA WalkWorks Bi-Weekly Newsletter — Your Active Transportation Update — Working for the Long Haul Shapiro Administration Recognizes 12 Pennsylvania Heroes with the Inaugural 2024 Keystone First Responder AwardOctober 21, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Recognizes 12 Pennsylvania Heroes with the Inaugural 2024 Keystone First Responder Award Local Government Energy Efficiency Grant & Loan OpportunityOctober 21, 2024Learn More Local Government Energy Efficiency Grant & Loan Opportunity State and Local Cybersecurity Webinar Opportunities – ARMIS and Tenable Cybersecurity Services – Meeting NoticeOctober 18, 2024Learn More State and Local Cybersecurity Webinar Opportunities – ARMIS and Tenable Cybersecurity Services – Meeting Notice Shapiro Administration Announces $218.8 Million Investment Across 21 Counties to Ensure Pennsylvanians Have Clean Drinking Water and Safe Water InfrastructureOctober 16, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Announces $218.8 Million Investment Across 21 Counties to Ensure Pennsylvanians Have Clean Drinking Water and Safe Water Infrastructure Federal Fiscal Year 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Application OPENOctober 15, 2024Learn More Federal Fiscal Year 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Application OPEN Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Approves $45 million in Funding to Ensure Pennsylvanians Can Access Reliable, High-Speed Internet in Public Facilities Across the CommonwealthOctober 15, 2024Learn More Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Approves $45 million in Funding to Ensure Pennsylvanians Can Access Reliable, High-Speed Internet in Public Facilities Across the Commonwealth City of Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter is The League’s New PresidentOctober 15, 2024Learn More City of Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter is The League’s New President The League Recognizes Brown Plus with Community Partnership AwardOctober 11, 2024Learn More The League Recognizes Brown Plus with Community Partnership Award Search for Common Ground: Transforming Conflict into Collaboration – Why Local Officials Just Might Save the WorldOctober 10, 2024Learn More Search for Common Ground: Transforming Conflict into Collaboration – Why Local Officials Just Might Save the World Elected and Appointed Officials from the Pennsylvania Municipal League, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners and the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association Convene in Scranton for the 2024 Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 10, 2024Learn More Elected and Appointed Officials from the Pennsylvania Municipal League, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners and the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association Convene in Scranton for the 2024 Municipal Leadership Summit Lancaster City to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Festivities at Binns Park and Ewell Plaza October 3, 2024Learn More Lancaster City to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Festivities at Binns Park and Ewell Plaza Shapiro Administration Gets Stuff Done: Pennsylvania Repaired More Poor-Condition Bridges Than Any Other State Last YearOctober 3, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Gets Stuff Done: Pennsylvania Repaired More Poor-Condition Bridges Than Any Other State Last Year PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund: Application Round Now OpenSeptember 30, 2024Learn More PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund: Application Round Now Open Shapiro-Davis Administration Spotlights Major Investments in Workforce Development, Expanded Job Training, and Vo-Tech Initiatives at Beaver County Career & Technology CenterSeptember 26, 2024Learn More Shapiro-Davis Administration Spotlights Major Investments in Workforce Development, Expanded Job Training, and Vo-Tech Initiatives at Beaver County Career & Technology Center DHS Announces $279.9 million in Grant Funding for the Fiscal Year 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant ProgramSeptember 24, 2024Learn More DHS Announces $279.9 million in Grant Funding for the Fiscal Year 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program EPA Announces $117 Million for Grants Focused on Recycling and Wasted Food PreventionSeptember 19, 2024Learn More EPA Announces $117 Million for Grants Focused on Recycling and Wasted Food Prevention U.S. Senator Bob Casey’s Office: Disaster Preparedness Webinar for Local Governments with NWS, PEMA, and FEMASeptember 16, 2024Learn More U.S. Senator Bob Casey’s Office: Disaster Preparedness Webinar for Local Governments with NWS, PEMA, and FEMA ICYMI: Housing Advocates, Legislators Praise Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order to Expand Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Boost Competitiveness September 16, 2024Learn More ICYMI: Housing Advocates, Legislators Praise Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order to Expand Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Boost Competitiveness Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating Pennsylvania’s First Housing Action Plan to Increase Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Make Commonwealth More CompetitiveSeptember 12, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating Pennsylvania’s First Housing Action Plan to Increase Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Make Commonwealth More Competitive Shapiro-Davis AdministrationAnnounces $56.5 Million in Grant Funding to Combat Gun Violence and Create More Afterschool and Out-of-School Opportunities for Our Kids September 12, 2024Learn More Shapiro-Davis AdministrationAnnounces $56.5 Million in Grant Funding to Combat Gun Violence and Create More Afterschool and Out-of-School Opportunities for Our Kids Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Re-Establishing Pennsylvania Office of Gun Violence Prevention Led by Lt. Governor Austin Davis to Create Safer Communities September 10, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Re-Establishing Pennsylvania Office of Gun Violence Prevention Led by Lt. Governor Austin Davis to Create Safer Communities 2024 Commonwealth Sustainability Week, October 7-11 – Register Now!September 6, 2024Learn More 2024 Commonwealth Sustainability Week, October 7-11 – Register Now! PennDOT NEVI Survey and UpdatesSeptember 5, 2024Learn More PennDOT NEVI Survey and Updates USDA Accepting Funding ApplicationsSeptember 4, 2024Learn More USDA Accepting Funding Applications NLC Local Infrastructure HubAugust 28, 2024Learn More NLC Local Infrastructure Hub USDA Funding for Public Bodies and Non-Profits for Equipment and InfrastructureAugust 26, 2024Learn More USDA Funding for Public Bodies and Non-Profits for Equipment and Infrastructure Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society Updates Its Park Finder App to Include Accessible PlaygroundsAugust 21, 2024Learn More Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society Updates Its Park Finder App to Include Accessible Playgrounds League Executive Director John Brenner to Join Spotlight PA Discussion Panel August 22August 20, 2024Learn More League Executive Director John Brenner to Join Spotlight PA Discussion Panel August 22 Shapiro Administration Invests Over $51 Million in 66 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Mobility, and Grow Local Economies Across the Commonwealth August 20, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Invests Over $51 Million in 66 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Mobility, and Grow Local Economies Across the Commonwealth
Pennsylvania’s BEAD Program Application Deadline EXTENDED and Important UpdatesJanuary 13, 2025Learn More Pennsylvania’s BEAD Program Application Deadline EXTENDED and Important Updates
Webinar 1/16: AmeriCorps Resources for Pennsylvanian CommunitiesRA Local Govt: Funding Opportunities for 2 Hazard Mitigation Assistance GrantsJanuary 13, 2025Learn More Webinar 1/16: AmeriCorps Resources for Pennsylvanian CommunitiesRA Local Govt: Funding Opportunities for 2 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants
RA Local Govt: Funding Opportunities for 2 Hazard Mitigation Assistance GrantsJanuary 7, 2025Learn More RA Local Govt: Funding Opportunities for 2 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants
WATCH: New Video from Governor Shapiro Highlights How Pennsylvania is Competing Again, Making Historic Investments to Spur Economic Growth and Create Jobs Across the CommonwealthDecember 20, 2024Learn More WATCH: New Video from Governor Shapiro Highlights How Pennsylvania is Competing Again, Making Historic Investments to Spur Economic Growth and Create Jobs Across the Commonwealth
PBDA BEAD Program Office Hours ReminderDecember 10, 2024Learn More PBDA BEAD Program Office Hours Reminder
City & State PA is Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Above & Beyond Awards!December 5, 2024Learn More City & State PA is Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Above & Beyond Awards!
Announcing Upcoming PA Food Policy Council EventsDecember 5, 2024Learn More Announcing Upcoming PA Food Policy Council Events
PA WalkWorks Bi-Weekly Newsletter — Walk or Waddle, Just Keep MovingDecember 2, 2024Learn More PA WalkWorks Bi-Weekly Newsletter — Walk or Waddle, Just Keep Moving
The National Civic League is now accepting applications for the 2025 All-America City AwardNovember 25, 2024Learn More The National Civic League is now accepting applications for the 2025 All-America City Award
Governor Shapiro Takes Decisive Action to Provide Critical Funding for SEPTA to Maintain Service Levels, Stop Harmful Price Hikes, and Deliver for PennsylvaniansNovember 22, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Takes Decisive Action to Provide Critical Funding for SEPTA to Maintain Service Levels, Stop Harmful Price Hikes, and Deliver for Pennsylvanians
Apply now for the Youth and Community Violence Prevention Action Teams (VPAT) programNovember 19, 2024Learn More Apply now for the Youth and Community Violence Prevention Action Teams (VPAT) program
Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating the PA Permit Fast Track Program to Speed Up Government, Drive Economic Growth, and Make Pennsylvania More CompetitiveNovember 19, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating the PA Permit Fast Track Program to Speed Up Government, Drive Economic Growth, and Make Pennsylvania More Competitive
FY 2024-25 PROTECT Federal Discretionary Opportunity NOW Open!!November 13, 2024Learn More FY 2024-25 PROTECT Federal Discretionary Opportunity NOW Open!!
FY 2025 RAISE Federal Discretionary Opportunity NOW Open!November 13, 2024Learn More FY 2025 RAISE Federal Discretionary Opportunity NOW Open!
USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities program is currently accepting applications for FY 2025 fundingNovember 4, 2024Learn More USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities program is currently accepting applications for FY 2025 funding
Governor Shapiro Announces Nearly $600 Million in Grants for Over 400 Community and Economic Development Projects Across PennsylvaniaNovember 1, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Announces Nearly $600 Million in Grants for Over 400 Community and Economic Development Projects Across Pennsylvania
Shapiro Administration Urges Pennsylvanians to Change their Smoke Alarm Batteries when Clocks Fall Back this WeekendOctober 31, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Urges Pennsylvanians to Change their Smoke Alarm Batteries when Clocks Fall Back this Weekend
Pennie’s Open Enrollment Starts Tomorrow!October 31, 2024Learn More Pennie’s Open Enrollment Starts Tomorrow!
ICYMI: Pennsylvania Gets it Done as Governor Shapiro Announces Major Investments in Economic Development and Job Growth Across the CommonwealthOctober 29, 2024Learn More ICYMI: Pennsylvania Gets it Done as Governor Shapiro Announces Major Investments in Economic Development and Job Growth Across the Commonwealth
TEEX – Cybersecurity Risk Awarness For Officials and Senior ManagementOctober 28, 2024Learn More TEEX – Cybersecurity Risk Awarness For Officials and Senior Management
PA WalkWorks Bi-Weekly Newsletter — Your Active Transportation Update — Working for the Long HaulOctober 23, 2024Learn More PA WalkWorks Bi-Weekly Newsletter — Your Active Transportation Update — Working for the Long Haul
Shapiro Administration Recognizes 12 Pennsylvania Heroes with the Inaugural 2024 Keystone First Responder AwardOctober 21, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Recognizes 12 Pennsylvania Heroes with the Inaugural 2024 Keystone First Responder Award
Local Government Energy Efficiency Grant & Loan OpportunityOctober 21, 2024Learn More Local Government Energy Efficiency Grant & Loan Opportunity
State and Local Cybersecurity Webinar Opportunities – ARMIS and Tenable Cybersecurity Services – Meeting NoticeOctober 18, 2024Learn More State and Local Cybersecurity Webinar Opportunities – ARMIS and Tenable Cybersecurity Services – Meeting Notice
Shapiro Administration Announces $218.8 Million Investment Across 21 Counties to Ensure Pennsylvanians Have Clean Drinking Water and Safe Water InfrastructureOctober 16, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Announces $218.8 Million Investment Across 21 Counties to Ensure Pennsylvanians Have Clean Drinking Water and Safe Water Infrastructure
Federal Fiscal Year 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Application OPENOctober 15, 2024Learn More Federal Fiscal Year 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Application OPEN
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Approves $45 million in Funding to Ensure Pennsylvanians Can Access Reliable, High-Speed Internet in Public Facilities Across the CommonwealthOctober 15, 2024Learn More Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Approves $45 million in Funding to Ensure Pennsylvanians Can Access Reliable, High-Speed Internet in Public Facilities Across the Commonwealth
City of Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter is The League’s New PresidentOctober 15, 2024Learn More City of Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter is The League’s New President
The League Recognizes Brown Plus with Community Partnership AwardOctober 11, 2024Learn More The League Recognizes Brown Plus with Community Partnership Award
Search for Common Ground: Transforming Conflict into Collaboration – Why Local Officials Just Might Save the WorldOctober 10, 2024Learn More Search for Common Ground: Transforming Conflict into Collaboration – Why Local Officials Just Might Save the World
Elected and Appointed Officials from the Pennsylvania Municipal League, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners and the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association Convene in Scranton for the 2024 Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 10, 2024Learn More Elected and Appointed Officials from the Pennsylvania Municipal League, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners and the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association Convene in Scranton for the 2024 Municipal Leadership Summit
Lancaster City to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Festivities at Binns Park and Ewell Plaza October 3, 2024Learn More Lancaster City to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Festivities at Binns Park and Ewell Plaza
Shapiro Administration Gets Stuff Done: Pennsylvania Repaired More Poor-Condition Bridges Than Any Other State Last YearOctober 3, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Gets Stuff Done: Pennsylvania Repaired More Poor-Condition Bridges Than Any Other State Last Year
PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund: Application Round Now OpenSeptember 30, 2024Learn More PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund: Application Round Now Open
Shapiro-Davis Administration Spotlights Major Investments in Workforce Development, Expanded Job Training, and Vo-Tech Initiatives at Beaver County Career & Technology CenterSeptember 26, 2024Learn More Shapiro-Davis Administration Spotlights Major Investments in Workforce Development, Expanded Job Training, and Vo-Tech Initiatives at Beaver County Career & Technology Center
DHS Announces $279.9 million in Grant Funding for the Fiscal Year 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant ProgramSeptember 24, 2024Learn More DHS Announces $279.9 million in Grant Funding for the Fiscal Year 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
EPA Announces $117 Million for Grants Focused on Recycling and Wasted Food PreventionSeptember 19, 2024Learn More EPA Announces $117 Million for Grants Focused on Recycling and Wasted Food Prevention
U.S. Senator Bob Casey’s Office: Disaster Preparedness Webinar for Local Governments with NWS, PEMA, and FEMASeptember 16, 2024Learn More U.S. Senator Bob Casey’s Office: Disaster Preparedness Webinar for Local Governments with NWS, PEMA, and FEMA
ICYMI: Housing Advocates, Legislators Praise Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order to Expand Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Boost Competitiveness September 16, 2024Learn More ICYMI: Housing Advocates, Legislators Praise Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order to Expand Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Boost Competitiveness
Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating Pennsylvania’s First Housing Action Plan to Increase Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Make Commonwealth More CompetitiveSeptember 12, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating Pennsylvania’s First Housing Action Plan to Increase Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Make Commonwealth More Competitive
Shapiro-Davis AdministrationAnnounces $56.5 Million in Grant Funding to Combat Gun Violence and Create More Afterschool and Out-of-School Opportunities for Our Kids September 12, 2024Learn More Shapiro-Davis AdministrationAnnounces $56.5 Million in Grant Funding to Combat Gun Violence and Create More Afterschool and Out-of-School Opportunities for Our Kids
Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Re-Establishing Pennsylvania Office of Gun Violence Prevention Led by Lt. Governor Austin Davis to Create Safer Communities September 10, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Re-Establishing Pennsylvania Office of Gun Violence Prevention Led by Lt. Governor Austin Davis to Create Safer Communities
2024 Commonwealth Sustainability Week, October 7-11 – Register Now!September 6, 2024Learn More 2024 Commonwealth Sustainability Week, October 7-11 – Register Now!
USDA Funding for Public Bodies and Non-Profits for Equipment and InfrastructureAugust 26, 2024Learn More USDA Funding for Public Bodies and Non-Profits for Equipment and Infrastructure
Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society Updates Its Park Finder App to Include Accessible PlaygroundsAugust 21, 2024Learn More Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society Updates Its Park Finder App to Include Accessible Playgrounds
League Executive Director John Brenner to Join Spotlight PA Discussion Panel August 22August 20, 2024Learn More League Executive Director John Brenner to Join Spotlight PA Discussion Panel August 22
Shapiro Administration Invests Over $51 Million in 66 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Mobility, and Grow Local Economies Across the Commonwealth August 20, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Invests Over $51 Million in 66 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Mobility, and Grow Local Economies Across the Commonwealth
