News & Announcements Here is a list of the most recent news and announcement from around The League. Senator Casey Office Upcoming Webinars on Brownfields and AFG/SAFER programsJune 7, 2023Learn More Senator Casey Office Upcoming Webinars on Brownfields and AFG/SAFER programs Report: Nearly 22% of Pa.’s municipal pension plans are in distress | Tuesday Morning CoffeeJune 6, 2023Learn More Report: Nearly 22% of Pa.’s municipal pension plans are in distress | Tuesday Morning Coffee Electric Vehicle Funding OpportunitiesJune 2, 2023Learn More Electric Vehicle Funding Opportunities Tune in to PCN Monday (6/5) LIVE from 7-8 pm to Watch League Executive Director John Brenner Discuss Local Government Issues and the PA BudgetJune 1, 2023Learn More Tune in to PCN Monday (6/5) LIVE from 7-8 pm to Watch League Executive Director John Brenner Discuss Local Government Issues and the PA Budget May 18, 2023 — Press Release — League Executive Director John Brenner Joins Local Leaders, U. S. Senator Cantwell on Capitol Hill to Call for Passage of Railway Safety ActMay 18, 2023Learn More May 18, 2023 — Press Release — League Executive Director John Brenner Joins Local Leaders, U. S. Senator Cantwell on Capitol Hill to Call for Passage of Railway Safety Act League Municipal Officials: Requesting Your Input to Inform Our Strategic PlanMay 16, 2023Learn More League Municipal Officials: Requesting Your Input to Inform Our Strategic Plan Mayor Pacifico Highlights City Progress in Annual SpeechMay 16, 2023Learn More Mayor Pacifico Highlights City Progress in Annual Speech ReImagine Appalachia Community Benefits SummitMay 15, 2023Learn More ReImagine Appalachia Community Benefits Summit 500+ Cities Call on Congress to Stop Rail’s Risky Business Endangering their CommunitiesMay 12, 2023Learn More 500+ Cities Call on Congress to Stop Rail’s Risky Business Endangering their Communities National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) 2023 Summer ConferenceMay 11, 2023Learn More National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) 2023 Summer Conference Internet for All: Connecting the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaMay 4, 2023Learn More Internet for All: Connecting the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Pa. city is removed from ‘distressed municipality status’ after 30 yearsMay 2, 2023Learn More Pa. city is removed from ‘distressed municipality status’ after 30 years USDA Offers New Funding to Promote the Expansion of High-Speed Internet in Rural AreasApril 28, 2023Learn More USDA Offers New Funding to Promote the Expansion of High-Speed Internet in Rural Areas PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program NOFO Available NowApril 26, 2023Learn More PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program NOFO Available Now Former League Board Member and Former Indiana Borough Mayor George Hood Passes AwayApril 24, 2023Learn More Former League Board Member and Former Indiana Borough Mayor George Hood Passes Away NLC’s Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) Summer ConferenceApril 21, 2023Learn More NLC’s Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) Summer Conference Deadline Approaching for the DOE Formula Grant Funding Allocations to Local Governments for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) ProgramApril 19, 2023Learn More Deadline Approaching for the DOE Formula Grant Funding Allocations to Local Governments for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program PRPS Professional Development TrainingsApril 18, 2023Learn More PRPS Professional Development Trainings NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – Updates on ARPA, Rail Safety for Your CommunityApril 18, 2023Learn More NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – Updates on ARPA, Rail Safety for Your Community Press Release – Shapiro Administration Plans to Improve Broadband Infrastructure through Apprenticeship Grant FundingApril 18, 2023Learn More Press Release – Shapiro Administration Plans to Improve Broadband Infrastructure through Apprenticeship Grant Funding NLC Hosting Congressional Update on Rail Safety Webinar Today at 5:00 p.m.April 17, 2023Learn More NLC Hosting Congressional Update on Rail Safety Webinar Today at 5:00 p.m. EPA is holding Listening Sessions for federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG)April 14, 2023Learn More EPA is holding Listening Sessions for federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) PA Parks and Rec come alive in Spring!April 13, 2023Learn More PA Parks and Rec come alive in Spring! Shapiro Administration Recognizes Recipients of 2023 Governor’s Awards for Local Government ExcellenceApril 12, 2023Learn More Shapiro Administration Recognizes Recipients of 2023 Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence It is ARPA Reporting Time Again for All MunicipalitiesApril 12, 2023Learn More It is ARPA Reporting Time Again for All Municipalities EECBG Program publishes $8.8M Funding Opportunity Announcement for EECBG CompetitiveApril 11, 2023Learn More EECBG Program publishes $8.8M Funding Opportunity Announcement for EECBG Competitive Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Approves Guidelines for $200 Million Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program, Will Begin Accepting Applications in MayApril 11, 2023Learn More Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Approves Guidelines for $200 Million Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program, Will Begin Accepting Applications in May From Data to Funding: Accelerating 10-minute Walk in Pennsylvania April 10, 2023Learn More From Data to Funding: Accelerating 10-minute Walk in Pennsylvania Great Places in PA – 2023 NominationsApril 6, 2023Learn More Great Places in PA – 2023 Nominations Bethlehem State of the CityApril 6, 2023Learn More Bethlehem State of the City Governor Shapiro Shares Plans to Make Communities Safer, Highlights Investments in Fire and EMS Services in Visit to Altoona Fire DepartmentApril 4, 2023Learn More Governor Shapiro Shares Plans to Make Communities Safer, Highlights Investments in Fire and EMS Services in Visit to Altoona Fire Department Free Webinar: Public Safety Grants & Programs: An Introduction to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency (PCCD)March 31, 2023Learn More Free Webinar: Public Safety Grants & Programs: An Introduction to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency (PCCD) Technical Assistance Grant Opportunity through Appalachian Regional Commission ARISE ProgramMarch 31, 2023Learn More Technical Assistance Grant Opportunity through Appalachian Regional Commission ARISE Program PA Broadband Development Authority – Digital Equity Stakeholder Engagement Plan FeedbackMarch 30, 2023Learn More PA Broadband Development Authority – Digital Equity Stakeholder Engagement Plan Feedback 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
Senator Casey Office Upcoming Webinars on Brownfields and AFG/SAFER programsJune 7, 2023Learn More Senator Casey Office Upcoming Webinars on Brownfields and AFG/SAFER programs
Report: Nearly 22% of Pa.’s municipal pension plans are in distress | Tuesday Morning CoffeeJune 6, 2023Learn More Report: Nearly 22% of Pa.’s municipal pension plans are in distress | Tuesday Morning Coffee
Tune in to PCN Monday (6/5) LIVE from 7-8 pm to Watch League Executive Director John Brenner Discuss Local Government Issues and the PA BudgetJune 1, 2023Learn More Tune in to PCN Monday (6/5) LIVE from 7-8 pm to Watch League Executive Director John Brenner Discuss Local Government Issues and the PA Budget
May 18, 2023 — Press Release — League Executive Director John Brenner Joins Local Leaders, U. S. Senator Cantwell on Capitol Hill to Call for Passage of Railway Safety ActMay 18, 2023Learn More May 18, 2023 — Press Release — League Executive Director John Brenner Joins Local Leaders, U. S. Senator Cantwell on Capitol Hill to Call for Passage of Railway Safety Act
League Municipal Officials: Requesting Your Input to Inform Our Strategic PlanMay 16, 2023Learn More League Municipal Officials: Requesting Your Input to Inform Our Strategic Plan
Mayor Pacifico Highlights City Progress in Annual SpeechMay 16, 2023Learn More Mayor Pacifico Highlights City Progress in Annual Speech
ReImagine Appalachia Community Benefits SummitMay 15, 2023Learn More ReImagine Appalachia Community Benefits Summit
500+ Cities Call on Congress to Stop Rail’s Risky Business Endangering their CommunitiesMay 12, 2023Learn More 500+ Cities Call on Congress to Stop Rail’s Risky Business Endangering their Communities
National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) 2023 Summer ConferenceMay 11, 2023Learn More National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) 2023 Summer Conference
Internet for All: Connecting the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaMay 4, 2023Learn More Internet for All: Connecting the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pa. city is removed from ‘distressed municipality status’ after 30 yearsMay 2, 2023Learn More Pa. city is removed from ‘distressed municipality status’ after 30 years
USDA Offers New Funding to Promote the Expansion of High-Speed Internet in Rural AreasApril 28, 2023Learn More USDA Offers New Funding to Promote the Expansion of High-Speed Internet in Rural Areas
PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program NOFO Available NowApril 26, 2023Learn More PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program NOFO Available Now
Former League Board Member and Former Indiana Borough Mayor George Hood Passes AwayApril 24, 2023Learn More Former League Board Member and Former Indiana Borough Mayor George Hood Passes Away
NLC’s Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) Summer ConferenceApril 21, 2023Learn More NLC’s Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) Summer Conference
Deadline Approaching for the DOE Formula Grant Funding Allocations to Local Governments for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) ProgramApril 19, 2023Learn More Deadline Approaching for the DOE Formula Grant Funding Allocations to Local Governments for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program
PRPS Professional Development TrainingsApril 18, 2023Learn More PRPS Professional Development Trainings
NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – Updates on ARPA, Rail Safety for Your CommunityApril 18, 2023Learn More NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – Updates on ARPA, Rail Safety for Your Community
Press Release – Shapiro Administration Plans to Improve Broadband Infrastructure through Apprenticeship Grant FundingApril 18, 2023Learn More Press Release – Shapiro Administration Plans to Improve Broadband Infrastructure through Apprenticeship Grant Funding
NLC Hosting Congressional Update on Rail Safety Webinar Today at 5:00 p.m.April 17, 2023Learn More NLC Hosting Congressional Update on Rail Safety Webinar Today at 5:00 p.m.
EPA is holding Listening Sessions for federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG)April 14, 2023Learn More EPA is holding Listening Sessions for federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG)
PA Parks and Rec come alive in Spring!April 13, 2023Learn More PA Parks and Rec come alive in Spring!
Shapiro Administration Recognizes Recipients of 2023 Governor’s Awards for Local Government ExcellenceApril 12, 2023Learn More Shapiro Administration Recognizes Recipients of 2023 Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence
It is ARPA Reporting Time Again for All MunicipalitiesApril 12, 2023Learn More It is ARPA Reporting Time Again for All Municipalities
EECBG Program publishes $8.8M Funding Opportunity Announcement for EECBG CompetitiveApril 11, 2023Learn More EECBG Program publishes $8.8M Funding Opportunity Announcement for EECBG Competitive
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Approves Guidelines for $200 Million Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program, Will Begin Accepting Applications in MayApril 11, 2023Learn More Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Approves Guidelines for $200 Million Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program, Will Begin Accepting Applications in May
From Data to Funding: Accelerating 10-minute Walk in Pennsylvania April 10, 2023Learn More From Data to Funding: Accelerating 10-minute Walk in Pennsylvania
Governor Shapiro Shares Plans to Make Communities Safer, Highlights Investments in Fire and EMS Services in Visit to Altoona Fire DepartmentApril 4, 2023Learn More Governor Shapiro Shares Plans to Make Communities Safer, Highlights Investments in Fire and EMS Services in Visit to Altoona Fire Department
Free Webinar: Public Safety Grants & Programs: An Introduction to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency (PCCD)March 31, 2023Learn More Free Webinar: Public Safety Grants & Programs: An Introduction to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency (PCCD)
Technical Assistance Grant Opportunity through Appalachian Regional Commission ARISE ProgramMarch 31, 2023Learn More Technical Assistance Grant Opportunity through Appalachian Regional Commission ARISE Program
PA Broadband Development Authority – Digital Equity Stakeholder Engagement Plan FeedbackMarch 30, 2023Learn More PA Broadband Development Authority – Digital Equity Stakeholder Engagement Plan Feedback
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
