Municipal Assistance Program (MAP)

Provider

PA Department of Community & Economic Development

Application Deadline

Rolling; Applications are reviewed as they are received.

Summary

The Municipal Assistance program provides funding to assist local governments to plan for and efficiently implement a variety of services and improvements, and soundly manage development with an emphasis on intergovernmental approaches. Funding is available for two groups of activities: shared services, and community planning.

Counties and municipalities may apply. Shared service activities require two or more participating municipalities. Some projects are open to COGs and other intergovernmental organizations where duly authorized by participating municipalities.

Common Eligible Projects

Shared service activities: consolidating or regionalizing services among multiple counties and municipalities, boundary change studies, and shared personnel. New or expanded intergovernmental initiatives that promote local government efficiencies and effectiveness.

Community planning: comprehensive plans and parts thereof, land use ordinances, Transit Revitalization Investment District planning studies and entrepreneurial/innovative plans that support community and economic development improvements. Emphasis on multi-municipal plans.

More Information

PA DCED will be hosting a webinar with the help of PSAB on August 6, 2024 from 12-1pm.

Join DCED's Local Government Planning Specialists, Rachel Reznick and Katie Wickert, for an overview of the MAP funding program guidelines, a review of the application process, and an exploration of example of projects that can be funded through the program. There will be time at the end of the session for questions regarding the program or potential projects.

This is a free opportunity for all municipalities, counties, or regional organizations who are interested in planning related projects and are seeking a funding route – so you do not need to be a member of PSAB to register! Also, all webinars are recorded so there will be an opportunity to watch it later if you cannot make it.

Click here to register for the webinar or visit DCED’s website for more information on the grant opportunity: https://dced.pa.gov/programs/municipal-assistance-program-map/