The National Civic League is now accepting applications for the 2023 All-America City Award. The 2023 award event will be in-person for the first time since 2019 and the League…
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Legislative Locator | January 2023
Strategies to Advance Park Equity in Rural Areas
Source: PA DCNR | 10-Minute Walk Webinar | Tuesday, February 14, 2023 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EST Rural communities are facing a host of challenges, including loss of population; economic…
Executive Director’s Report | January 2023
EPA Environmental Justice Grants
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Today, the U.S. EPA announced the availability of environmental justice funding in two competitive grant categories: Environmental Justice Government to Government (EJGTG) grants (for State,…
Federal Resources for Communities Pursuing Community Capacity Building and Other Revitalization Efforts
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Below is a list of Federal resources and assistance that may be useful to communities and other organizations pursuing community capacity building and other revitalization…
How Local Governments Can Use Direct Pay on Clean Energy Projects
Source: National League of Cities The Inflation Reduction Act provides a variety of incentives for clean energy, including tax credits and rebates. For the first time, local governments are positioned…
Important News from the White House
Source: The White House Click here to sign up to receive this information from the White House. Biden-Harris Administration Kicks Off 2023 Implementing Bipartisan Infrastructure Law The President’s economic plan is…
PA National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Grant Program: Notice of Funding Opportunity
Source: PennDOT PennDOT will begin accepting applications for Round 1 of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Grant Program on February 24, 2023. The application period is open until 5:00…
Inflation Reduction Act Provisions
Source: The White House President Biden has made lowering costs for working families a top priority. Through the Inflation Reduction Act, President Biden is delivering on his promise to lower…