Government Resources
Government Agencies, Programs and Services
Pennsylvania State Website – The official page of the Commonwealth with in-depth information valuable to local governments.
America 250 PA – Celebrate PA’s leading role in the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States in 2026
Center for Rural Pennsylvania – A bipartisan, bicameral legislative agency that serves as a resource for rural policy within of the PA General Assembly
Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development – Resources to help businesses and communities flourish
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection – Protects PA’s air, land, and water from pollution and restores natural resources
Pennsylvania Economic League Report - It's Not 1965 Anymore: PA Tax Laws Fail To Meet Municipal Needs
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation – Oversees programs and policies affecting transportation
City & State PA - A multi-media news organization that dedicates coverage to Pennsylvania's state and local government with non-partisan news coverage every day on the issues impacting the Keystone State.
Department of State - The Department protects public health and safety through licensing more than 1 Million business, manages the electoral process and supports economic development through corporate registrations and transactions.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Pennsylvania Office - The USDA provides grant and loan funding to Pennsylvania local governments of all sizes on a variety of programs and projects to improve the quality of life in our communities.
Pennsylvania Population Projections for the Next 30 Years
Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT) – Assists local governments with short-term investment options.
Unemployment Compensation Trust (UCOMP) – Assists municipalities, housing and redevelopment authorities in lowering their unemployment costs and managing claims.
Emergency Management
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) -- Helps communities mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – Helps the nation before, during, and after disasters
Ready PA – Provides emergency plans and kits to help communities prepare for emergencies
Office of the PA State Fire Commissioner – Meets the diverse training, operational, and informational needs of PA’s fire and emergency service community
Pennsylvania Fire and Emergency Services Institute – An educational, non-profit association of emergency service organizations to promote positive change in the industry
Local Government Operations
Center for Internet Security – A nonprofit organization that harnesses the power of global IT community to safeguard the public and private organizations against cyber threats
Grant Management – Find and apply for funding opportunities available through federal agencies
Strategic Code Enforcement Management Academy – An educational enterprise to build the capacity of leaders engaged in the making, administering, and enforcing of state and municipal codes
First Class Township Code - First Class Townships have unique requirements to deliver services under the First Class Township Code, which has been updated byPSATC.
Local Government Innovation
Smart Cities – Provides resources to empower smart cities at all states of growth
Project for Public Spaces – Plans and designs public spaces to strengthen communities
TLG (Transforming Local Government) - Part of the Alliance for Innovation, TLG provides opportunities for local government leaders to participate in programs that offer transformative approaches to delivering local government services.
