News & Announcements Here is a list of the most recent news and announcement from around The League. 2023 WalkWorks Funding Round for Active Transportation PlansMarch 23, 2023Learn More 2023 WalkWorks Funding Round for Active Transportation Plans Register to Learn More About New $16 Million Pollution Prevention Grant OpportunitiesMarch 21, 2023Learn More Register to Learn More About New $16 Million Pollution Prevention Grant Opportunities Discretionary Grant Program (CFI) Now OpenMarch 21, 2023Learn More Discretionary Grant Program (CFI) Now Open 2022 Pennsylvania Park and Recreation Provider Study: Funding, COVID-19 Impacts and Systemic Racism in ParksMarch 17, 2023Learn More 2022 Pennsylvania Park and Recreation Provider Study: Funding, COVID-19 Impacts and Systemic Racism in Parks Celebrate Park & Recreation Professionals Day in July With This Fun Way To Bring Your Community Together To Show Their Good GratitudeMarch 17, 2023Learn More Celebrate Park & Recreation Professionals Day in July With This Fun Way To Bring Your Community Together To Show Their Good Gratitude 2023 Public Comment Period for the 12-Year Program (TYP) UpdateMarch 16, 2023Learn More 2023 Public Comment Period for the 12-Year Program (TYP) Update USDA Community Facilities Program – Accepting Applications for FY 2023 FundingMarch 9, 2023Learn More USDA Community Facilities Program – Accepting Applications for FY 2023 Funding NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – New Opportunities from the CHIPS+ Act for CommunitiesMarch 8, 2023Learn More NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – New Opportunities from the CHIPS+ Act for Communities PA Office of Outdoor Recreation — Regional MeetingsMarch 8, 2023Learn More PA Office of Outdoor Recreation — Regional Meetings Grant Writing Workshop Hosted by the Wheeling Fire DepartmentMarch 6, 2023Learn More Grant Writing Workshop Hosted by the Wheeling Fire Department Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Seeking Public Input on Community Engagement EffortsMarch 2, 2023Learn More Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Seeking Public Input on Community Engagement Efforts Don’t Miss New Infrastructure Grants Coming SoonFebruary 21, 2023Learn More Don’t Miss New Infrastructure Grants Coming Soon Register Now for the 2023 Certified Playground Safety Courses!February 21, 2023Learn More Register Now for the 2023 Certified Playground Safety Courses! New Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant Opportunities Focused on Environmental Justice are Coming Soon!February 16, 2023Learn More New Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant Opportunities Focused on Environmental Justice are Coming Soon! Eight Pennsylvania Municipalities Solve EMS Crisis by Creating First-of-its-Kind Regional Municipal AuthorityFebruary 15, 2023Learn More Eight Pennsylvania Municipalities Solve EMS Crisis by Creating First-of-its-Kind Regional Municipal Authority Tune in to PCN Tuesday (2/7) LIVE from 7-8 pm to Watch League Executive Director John Brenner Discuss Local Government PrioritiesFebruary 6, 2023Learn More Tune in to PCN Tuesday (2/7) LIVE from 7-8 pm to Watch League Executive Director John Brenner Discuss Local Government Priorities Allentown Establishes Sister City Relationship with Dominican RepublicFebruary 3, 2023Learn More Allentown Establishes Sister City Relationship with Dominican Republic PA Recreation & Park Society D1 Workshop on Feb. 10February 2, 2023Learn More PA Recreation & Park Society D1 Workshop on Feb. 10 Using Municipal Codes and Other Strategies to Protect PA Children form Lead Paint Poisoning & Improve Property ValuesJanuary 30, 2023Learn More Using Municipal Codes and Other Strategies to Protect PA Children form Lead Paint Poisoning & Improve Property Values PHFA Announces Application Window Opening Soon for $100 Million Housing Options Grant ProgramJanuary 30, 2023Learn More PHFA Announces Application Window Opening Soon for $100 Million Housing Options Grant Program New Tool: Federal Funding Sources for HomelessnessJanuary 30, 2023Learn More New Tool: Federal Funding Sources for Homelessness Allentown Mayor Tuerk Delivers 2023 State of the City AddressJanuary 27, 2023Learn More Allentown Mayor Tuerk Delivers 2023 State of the City Address City of Lancaster Introduces Fix It! Lancaster Service Request PlatformJanuary 27, 2023Learn More City of Lancaster Introduces Fix It! Lancaster Service Request Platform Upcoming Discretionary Grants OpportunitiesJanuary 27, 2023Learn More Upcoming Discretionary Grants Opportunities The National Civic League’s 2023 All-America City AwardsJanuary 26, 2023Learn More The National Civic League’s 2023 All-America City Awards Strategies to Advance Park Equity in Rural AreasJanuary 24, 2023Learn More Strategies to Advance Park Equity in Rural Areas PennDOT Opens Grants to Create EV Charging NetworkJanuary 23, 2023Learn More PennDOT Opens Grants to Create EV Charging Network Governor Shapiro Assumes Office by Pledging Oath on William Penn’s Bible and Playing the Official State Song at His Inaugural CeremoniesJanuary 19, 2023Learn More Governor Shapiro Assumes Office by Pledging Oath on William Penn’s Bible and Playing the Official State Song at His Inaugural Ceremonies EPA Environmental Justice GrantsJanuary 11, 2023Learn More EPA Environmental Justice Grants Federal Resources for Communities Pursuing Community Capacity Building and Other Revitalization EffortsJanuary 11, 2023Learn More Federal Resources for Communities Pursuing Community Capacity Building and Other Revitalization Efforts How Local Governments Can Use Direct Pay on Clean Energy ProjectsJanuary 10, 2023Learn More How Local Governments Can Use Direct Pay on Clean Energy Projects Important News from the White HouseJanuary 9, 2023Learn More Important News from the White House PA National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Grant Program: Notice of Funding OpportunityJanuary 6, 2023Learn More PA National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Grant Program: Notice of Funding Opportunity EITC Awareness Day GuideJanuary 5, 2023Learn More EITC Awareness Day Guide Inflation Reduction Act ProvisionsJanuary 3, 2023Learn More Inflation Reduction Act Provisions Deadline for PRPS Recognition & Awards is January 13!January 3, 2023Learn More Deadline for PRPS Recognition & Awards is January 13! FEMA Region 3 Webinar SeriesJanuary 3, 2023Learn More FEMA Region 3 Webinar Series New Police ATR eBikes are Available now!December 21, 2022Learn More New Police ATR eBikes are Available now! NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – 2022 Reflections: Building on Federal Advocacy SuccessDecember 20, 2022Learn More NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – 2022 Reflections: Building on Federal Advocacy Success Use Existing Models to Modernize PA’s Municipal Tax LawsDecember 19, 2022Learn More Use Existing Models to Modernize PA’s Municipal Tax Laws NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – Help Connect Families in Your Community to Broadband December 14, 2022Learn More NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – Help Connect Families in Your Community to Broadband Registration Now Open for Infrastructure BootcampsDecember 8, 2022Learn More Registration Now Open for Infrastructure Bootcamps FHWA Launches Mobile App for Guidance on Geosynthetics Installation for Road and Maintenance ProjectsDecember 6, 2022Learn More FHWA Launches Mobile App for Guidance on Geosynthetics Installation for Road and Maintenance Projects Grant Funding Available – Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns Grant Program Now OpenDecember 1, 2022Learn More Grant Funding Available – Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns Grant Program Now Open “PA Fights Dirty: Every Litter Bit Counts”November 30, 2022Learn More “PA Fights Dirty: Every Litter Bit Counts” AmeriCorps NCCC Summer ProjectsNovember 30, 2022Learn More AmeriCorps NCCC Summer Projects City of Lancaster Awards $7.4M in ARPA Funds to Create & Preserve Affordable HousingNovember 23, 2022Learn More City of Lancaster Awards $7.4M in ARPA Funds to Create & Preserve Affordable Housing Federal Funding Available for Schools and Local Governments Looking to Transition to Clean Energy VehiclesNovember 15, 2022Learn More Federal Funding Available for Schools and Local Governments Looking to Transition to Clean Energy Vehicles City of Hermitage and Wheatland Borough Voters Approve Municipal MergerNovember 14, 2022Learn More City of Hermitage and Wheatland Borough Voters Approve Municipal Merger National Fitness Campaign- $500,000 in NFC Grant Funding Coming to Pennsylvania in 2023November 14, 2022Learn More National Fitness Campaign- $500,000 in NFC Grant Funding Coming to Pennsylvania in 2023
2023 WalkWorks Funding Round for Active Transportation PlansMarch 23, 2023Learn More 2023 WalkWorks Funding Round for Active Transportation Plans
Register to Learn More About New $16 Million Pollution Prevention Grant OpportunitiesMarch 21, 2023Learn More Register to Learn More About New $16 Million Pollution Prevention Grant Opportunities
Discretionary Grant Program (CFI) Now OpenMarch 21, 2023Learn More Discretionary Grant Program (CFI) Now Open
2022 Pennsylvania Park and Recreation Provider Study: Funding, COVID-19 Impacts and Systemic Racism in ParksMarch 17, 2023Learn More 2022 Pennsylvania Park and Recreation Provider Study: Funding, COVID-19 Impacts and Systemic Racism in Parks
Celebrate Park & Recreation Professionals Day in July With This Fun Way To Bring Your Community Together To Show Their Good GratitudeMarch 17, 2023Learn More Celebrate Park & Recreation Professionals Day in July With This Fun Way To Bring Your Community Together To Show Their Good Gratitude
2023 Public Comment Period for the 12-Year Program (TYP) UpdateMarch 16, 2023Learn More 2023 Public Comment Period for the 12-Year Program (TYP) Update
USDA Community Facilities Program – Accepting Applications for FY 2023 FundingMarch 9, 2023Learn More USDA Community Facilities Program – Accepting Applications for FY 2023 Funding
NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – New Opportunities from the CHIPS+ Act for CommunitiesMarch 8, 2023Learn More NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – New Opportunities from the CHIPS+ Act for Communities
PA Office of Outdoor Recreation — Regional MeetingsMarch 8, 2023Learn More PA Office of Outdoor Recreation — Regional Meetings
Grant Writing Workshop Hosted by the Wheeling Fire DepartmentMarch 6, 2023Learn More Grant Writing Workshop Hosted by the Wheeling Fire Department
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Seeking Public Input on Community Engagement EffortsMarch 2, 2023Learn More Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Seeking Public Input on Community Engagement Efforts
Don’t Miss New Infrastructure Grants Coming SoonFebruary 21, 2023Learn More Don’t Miss New Infrastructure Grants Coming Soon
Register Now for the 2023 Certified Playground Safety Courses!February 21, 2023Learn More Register Now for the 2023 Certified Playground Safety Courses!
New Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant Opportunities Focused on Environmental Justice are Coming Soon!February 16, 2023Learn More New Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant Opportunities Focused on Environmental Justice are Coming Soon!
Eight Pennsylvania Municipalities Solve EMS Crisis by Creating First-of-its-Kind Regional Municipal AuthorityFebruary 15, 2023Learn More Eight Pennsylvania Municipalities Solve EMS Crisis by Creating First-of-its-Kind Regional Municipal Authority
Tune in to PCN Tuesday (2/7) LIVE from 7-8 pm to Watch League Executive Director John Brenner Discuss Local Government PrioritiesFebruary 6, 2023Learn More Tune in to PCN Tuesday (2/7) LIVE from 7-8 pm to Watch League Executive Director John Brenner Discuss Local Government Priorities
Allentown Establishes Sister City Relationship with Dominican RepublicFebruary 3, 2023Learn More Allentown Establishes Sister City Relationship with Dominican Republic
PA Recreation & Park Society D1 Workshop on Feb. 10February 2, 2023Learn More PA Recreation & Park Society D1 Workshop on Feb. 10
Using Municipal Codes and Other Strategies to Protect PA Children form Lead Paint Poisoning & Improve Property ValuesJanuary 30, 2023Learn More Using Municipal Codes and Other Strategies to Protect PA Children form Lead Paint Poisoning & Improve Property Values
PHFA Announces Application Window Opening Soon for $100 Million Housing Options Grant ProgramJanuary 30, 2023Learn More PHFA Announces Application Window Opening Soon for $100 Million Housing Options Grant Program
New Tool: Federal Funding Sources for HomelessnessJanuary 30, 2023Learn More New Tool: Federal Funding Sources for Homelessness
Allentown Mayor Tuerk Delivers 2023 State of the City AddressJanuary 27, 2023Learn More Allentown Mayor Tuerk Delivers 2023 State of the City Address
City of Lancaster Introduces Fix It! Lancaster Service Request PlatformJanuary 27, 2023Learn More City of Lancaster Introduces Fix It! Lancaster Service Request Platform
Upcoming Discretionary Grants OpportunitiesJanuary 27, 2023Learn More Upcoming Discretionary Grants Opportunities
The National Civic League’s 2023 All-America City AwardsJanuary 26, 2023Learn More The National Civic League’s 2023 All-America City Awards
Strategies to Advance Park Equity in Rural AreasJanuary 24, 2023Learn More Strategies to Advance Park Equity in Rural Areas
PennDOT Opens Grants to Create EV Charging NetworkJanuary 23, 2023Learn More PennDOT Opens Grants to Create EV Charging Network
Governor Shapiro Assumes Office by Pledging Oath on William Penn’s Bible and Playing the Official State Song at His Inaugural CeremoniesJanuary 19, 2023Learn More Governor Shapiro Assumes Office by Pledging Oath on William Penn’s Bible and Playing the Official State Song at His Inaugural Ceremonies
Federal Resources for Communities Pursuing Community Capacity Building and Other Revitalization EffortsJanuary 11, 2023Learn More Federal Resources for Communities Pursuing Community Capacity Building and Other Revitalization Efforts
How Local Governments Can Use Direct Pay on Clean Energy ProjectsJanuary 10, 2023Learn More How Local Governments Can Use Direct Pay on Clean Energy Projects
PA National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Grant Program: Notice of Funding OpportunityJanuary 6, 2023Learn More PA National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Grant Program: Notice of Funding Opportunity
Deadline for PRPS Recognition & Awards is January 13!January 3, 2023Learn More Deadline for PRPS Recognition & Awards is January 13!
New Police ATR eBikes are Available now!December 21, 2022Learn More New Police ATR eBikes are Available now!
NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – 2022 Reflections: Building on Federal Advocacy SuccessDecember 20, 2022Learn More NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – 2022 Reflections: Building on Federal Advocacy Success
Use Existing Models to Modernize PA’s Municipal Tax LawsDecember 19, 2022Learn More Use Existing Models to Modernize PA’s Municipal Tax Laws
NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – Help Connect Families in Your Community to Broadband December 14, 2022Learn More NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – Help Connect Families in Your Community to Broadband
Registration Now Open for Infrastructure BootcampsDecember 8, 2022Learn More Registration Now Open for Infrastructure Bootcamps
FHWA Launches Mobile App for Guidance on Geosynthetics Installation for Road and Maintenance ProjectsDecember 6, 2022Learn More FHWA Launches Mobile App for Guidance on Geosynthetics Installation for Road and Maintenance Projects
Grant Funding Available – Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns Grant Program Now OpenDecember 1, 2022Learn More Grant Funding Available – Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns Grant Program Now Open
“PA Fights Dirty: Every Litter Bit Counts”November 30, 2022Learn More “PA Fights Dirty: Every Litter Bit Counts”
City of Lancaster Awards $7.4M in ARPA Funds to Create & Preserve Affordable HousingNovember 23, 2022Learn More City of Lancaster Awards $7.4M in ARPA Funds to Create & Preserve Affordable Housing
Federal Funding Available for Schools and Local Governments Looking to Transition to Clean Energy VehiclesNovember 15, 2022Learn More Federal Funding Available for Schools and Local Governments Looking to Transition to Clean Energy Vehicles
City of Hermitage and Wheatland Borough Voters Approve Municipal MergerNovember 14, 2022Learn More City of Hermitage and Wheatland Borough Voters Approve Municipal Merger
National Fitness Campaign- $500,000 in NFC Grant Funding Coming to Pennsylvania in 2023November 14, 2022Learn More National Fitness Campaign- $500,000 in NFC Grant Funding Coming to Pennsylvania in 2023
