Source: DCED We want to talk trash – specifically, the millions of pieces of litter that malign our roadways, sidewalks, parks, streams, and fields. Only 3% of Pennsylvanians think littering…
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AmeriCorps NCCC Summer Projects
Source: AmeriCorps NCCC Seeking extra people power to tackle needs in your community? What could you accomplish with a team of young adults in up to 6-8 weeks? AmeriCorps NCCC,…
City of Lancaster Awards $7.4M in ARPA Funds to Create & Preserve Affordable Housing
On November 22, City Council approved a $7.4 million allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to create and preserve affordable housing in Lancaster City. In total, the investment in eight organizations will create 85 new affordable…
Federal Funding Available for Schools and Local Governments Looking to Transition to Clean Energy Vehicles
Source: League Business Leaders Network Member Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP Andrea LipumaLouis Couture Virginia “Ginger” Hansen Two federal programs administered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”)…
City of Hermitage and Wheatland Borough Voters Approve Municipal Merger
Source: Pennsylvania Economy League The merger between the city of Hermitage and Wheatland borough is the second time in two years that voters approved a third-class city combining with another…
National Fitness Campaign- $500,000 in NFC Grant Funding Coming to Pennsylvania in 2023
Source: National Fitness Campaign National Fitness Campaign’s community wellness initiative has recently been funded to launch across Pennsylvania in 2023, in up to 15 communities. The campaign is designed to…
Innovative Approach called BIM Saves Time, Money and Cost on Infrastructure Projects
Source: U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration Building Information Modeling (BIM) to Improve the Delivery of Infrastructure Projects The use of data throughout a transportation construction project’s lifecycle can improve efficiency,…
Grants Available: Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Projects
There are grants available to municipalities and municipal authorities through this DEP program. The grants range from a minimum for $500,000 to a maximum of $20,000,000 for any project.
Green Light-Go Year 8 Application Period
Source: PennDOT PennDOT is announcing the next round of the Green Light-Go Program (Year 8). Prior to application submission, applicants must complete and submit a Pre-Application Scoping Form in accordance with the Green…
Your Active Transportation Update – Working Things Out
Source: PA WalkWorks Convening Around Active Transportation Now and In Future We’re excited for this first ever Statewide Active Transportation Summit coming up this weekend in Lancaster. We have a…