September News: Community Resources, Events & Updates 👍

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Monthly News & Updates

September 2024

Dear Kristyn,

A reflection for today: “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinson

Please continue to keep us informed of what's happening with you in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. The information here comes from you, with links to our website for more complete information and resources. Send your events and updates to Kristyn: kristyn@bucksmontcollab.org. Thank you!

Warmly,

Kristyn DiDominick, Executive Director

Board of Directors

Thank You to our Sponsors and Funders!

Bucks-Mont Collaborative Sponsors

Bucks-Mont Collaborative Funders

Coming up with the Collaborative!

September 2024

Coming up with the Collaborative!

October 2024

Nonpartisan Voting Information

Access nonpartisan resources and tools for nonprofits through PA Youth Vote!

• County-specific voter toolkits

• 1-page handouts in English and Spanish

• Youth voter resource kits

Learn more about PA Youth Vote and get involved!

Understanding the Election Process in Philadelphia and the Collar Counties

Tuesday, September 24, 6:00-8:00pm

Zlock Performing Arts Center, Bucks County Community College,

275 Swamp Road, Newtown

Join for an in-depth discussion on the election process in Philadelphia and its suburban collar counties. This event aims to demystify the election process, enhance transparency, and build trust in our electoral system. Hear from key experts and officials who will provide insights into how elections are managed, potential legal challenges, and measures to protect ballots and poll workers.

Co-Sponsors: Keep our Republic and Committee of Seventy

Committee of Seventy

WeVote Program

The Committee of Seventy's free WeVote program provides essential tools, resources, and nonpartisan information to empower voters to make informed decisions when casting their ballots.

This includes a range of services such as weekly reminders, customized digital and print resources, virtual and in-person election briefings, suggested activities, and event notifications. WeVote offers a straightforward yet impactful way to engage your stakeholders in electoral matters while maintaining a nonpartisan stance.

WeVote One-Pager and full slidedeck

WeVote Social Media Graphics

Sample WeVote Weekly Mailer (From fall 2023)

Interested in becoming a WeVote Partner? Email Tanisha Bezue, Program Director, with your contact information and organization's logo for their website.

Surveys

Children First: Quick Survey!

What are the issues that you care about for 2024-2025? Answer this two-minute survey to help inform their action-packed fall as they advocate for children’s rights in our region! Take the survey

Montgomery County Planning Commission

Comprehensive Plan Topic of Interest: Housing Affordability

Share your feedback on the policies they’re considering, or should be considering, in our community! Take the survey

Upcoming Community Events

Join the Jaisohn Center and the Asian American Coalition for a fall festival

with cultural performances, arts and crafts, delicious food, and community!

Join NAMI Virtual Town Hall and panelists in discussing the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson.

When the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in June, it upheld a city ordinance that allows communities to criminalize homelessness. This decision has already had a nationwide impact on local communities – and it will have lasting implications for people with mental illness, already over-represented in our criminal justice system. About 1 in 5 people experiencing homelessness have a serious mental health condition, meaning they will be disproportionately impacted by this ruling.

Learn more and register!

How to Measure and Convey Impact

Chronicle of Philanthropy

Thursday, September 19, 2:00pm

Grant makers and individual donors appreciate seeing the impact of their charitable gifts and grants. Yet it can be challenging for nonprofits to establish processes for collecting relevant information, dedicate staff to these efforts, and convey results in compelling ways. Join the Chronicle of Philanthropy and their expert guests to learn how to measure and convey impact in ways that impress supporters and ignite interest in your organization!

State of the State

Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce

September 20 7:30PM

Franconia Heritage Banquet & Conference Center

508 Harleysville Pike, Telford

Join for an update on the State of the State. Enjoy networking and a breakfast buffet before listening to local PA State Legislators provide updates.

Join Bucks County Opportunity Council at their grand opening! Stop by to take a tour, chat with their staff, and get to know BCOC. Their mission to reduce poverty in Bucks County and partner with the community is what drives them to serve and grow!

Why Not Prosper

If you and your organization are interested in learning more about the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center, join Why Not Prosper on September 20th from 9am-1pm. All individuals and organizations are invited to spend the day at PICC on State Road! If you want to participate, please call Rev Michelle Simmons ASAP at 610-716-1113.

September is National Recovery Awareness Month!

Recovery Month is a national observance to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and to celebrate the people who recover. It also serves to reduce the stigma and misconceptions that cloud public understanding of these diseases, potentially discouraging people from seeking help.

Join St. Luke’s Penn Foundation for their annual Recovery is for Everyone Walk: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community on September 21^st in Souderton, Pa, in celebration of National Recovery Month!

Learn more

Young Professionals Roundtable (18-40) with Jenna Armato

Tri-County Community Network

Sept. 24^th at 11am

Emotional Professionalism: What’s the Driver?

Emotions play a huge role in our day-to-day lives. There are emotions that can help power us forward toward our goals and emotions that can make it incredibly challenging to navigate the journey.

In this roundtable discussion, we’re exploring a game changing strategy to understand and manage emotions in a tangible and actionable way that can positively impact your short-term and long-term RESULTS.

Save the date for The Multi-Faith Coalition's Interactive Peace event in September! Participants should come with an open mind, a willingness to listen, and a readiness to build genuine relationships that bridge the gaps between us. Together, we can create a community committed to understanding, curiosity, and genuine connection.

@ Community Partners Building

2506 North Broad Street, Suite 206, Colmar, PA 18915

Terrence L. Walton Room

Join Collectively Rooted for a discussion on race as a public health crisis, shifting mental models about race and racism, and transformative practices for healing and restoration from the impacts of race-based stress and trauma. This conversation will delve into the systemic roots of health disparities and explore how addressing racial inequities can lead to more effective and compassionate healthcare. Attendees will gain insights into practical strategies for fostering resilience and promoting equity within their communities.

Congratulations on your new home and opportunity for even greater mission impact!

Up in the Air Conference

PANO

Monday, 9/30, 10am - 6pm and Tuesday, 10/1, 8am - 2pm

@ State College, PA

With this year’s theme of Up in the Air: Shifting Power, Opening Doors, take some time out of the hustle and bustle of our everyday work to figure out what it will take to leverage the continued uncertainty we are all facing – from hiring challenges and staff burnout to funding insecurity and the upcoming election – to shift power and open new doors. Rather than feel lost and untethered by all the unknowns, what opportunities might we discover as we lean on each other to find our way forward? Register Now!

Bux-Mont Faith Community Nursing Network invites you to join them for a fall program on Saturday, October 5th, 9 AM - 12 Noon at Peter Becker Community, Harleysville.

This free program will focus on mental health. Our mental health and wellbeing are something we often think about both personally and professionally. Caring for ourselves and the members of our faith community in body, mind and spirit is important. This program will be focusing on mental illness, the effects of mental illness, and attitudes surrounding mental illness.

A guest speaker from NAMI Montgomery County, PA will be presenting a two-part program: "Bridges of Hope" and "In Our Own Words.” Free breakfast will be included. Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 25th to Shelly Longcoy at BuxMontFCNnetwork@gmail.com

Learn more!

Join Linda Thai starting on September 18th for a new session of her Somatic Certificate Course. This course is live, virtual, and recorded for your convenience.

In this three-part, 12-session certification course, you will learn to recognize and safely release the tension patterns of our survival responses and strategies for managing the nervous system that can help us deal with anxiety, overthinking, emotional flooding, and being overwhelmed. Strategies taught in this program will emphasize bottom-up self-regulation, co-regulation, expanded window of tolerance, and interoceptive awareness.

Resourcing techniques will also be practiced to facilitate bridging the gap between external safety and internal safety. Learn more and register!

Join Along the Way on September 18 from 6-7:30 p.m. to learn why now is the best time to assess your life insurance needs and explore protection options that are available to you!

Hosted at the Along the Way Community Space (inside Emmanuel Lutheran Church): 69 W. Broad St., Souderton.

Building Community Power

HealthSpark Foundation

Friday, September 20th

Location: Normandy Farms Hotel & Conference Center in Blue Bell

In the spirit of community building, they host regular convening events focused on building a healthier and more just Montgomery County. Their events are intended to inspire, educate, and provide networking opportunities for our community partners, which include nonprofits, County and local government, philanthropies, faith leaders, grassroots activists, and elected officials.

Hear from innovators and leaders who are passionate about driving transformation and progress. Sessions will cover a range of topics including economic empowerment, coalition building, the importance of mobilizing, and more. This day together is designed to spark collaboration and ignite new ideas. Register here!

The Gender Wealth Summit

Women’s Way

Throughout the summit, you'll have the chance to hear from and engage with 10 local organizations about the strategies they are implementing to help close the gender wealth gap. Together, explore how their strategies address the five dimensions of the Gender Wealth Index, a framework for supporting material, physical, and emotional well-being. This summit will offer a unique, interactive opportunity to strategize around collective needs, set priorities, and build a mobilized community with the resources to create wealth for all. Don't miss this opportunity to broaden your knowledge, collaborate with fellow attendees, and build collective power. Register now!

Despite the recommendations of no alcohol use during pregnancy, the CDC reports there could be up to 1 in 20 children being born with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Join this training to help identify current challenges and resources to better support mental illnesses in individuals with FASD as they explore the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol exposure throughout prenatal development.

Join VEC for their annual workshop featuring an interactive panel discussion of a diverse array of area funders sharing their expertise. Panelists will offer an overview of their programs and their perspectives about how you can attract funding support.

Panelists will include:

· Lindsay Kijewski, Nonprofit Repositioning Fund

· Valerie Kind-Rubin, Managing Trustee, Patricia Kind Family Foundation

· Rashanda Perryman, Senior Manager, Corporate Philanthropy, Vanguard

· Michael Shorr, SEPA Regional Director, PA Department of Community & Economic Development

· Brian Jones, Senior Program Officer, The W. W. Smith Charitable Trust

In addition to their panel, Jamie Bowers, Library Supervisor for the Regional Foundation Center, will showcase the resources available to help organizations identify potential funders. Learn more and register here!

Community Health Equity Alliance

September 26, 3:00 – 4:15pm

As we recognize September as Suicide Prevention Month, it’s important to address that our nation is facing an alarming rise in suicide rates among Black/African ancestry men. Despite the essential role of mental health in overall wellbeing, members of Black/African ancestry communities often encounter significant barriers to accessing care, from stigma to a lack of culturally relevant services. Join the Community Health Equity Alliance initiative for a powerful Virtual Town Hall where their panel of mental health champions explore how strategic partnerships and community-driven solutions can help improve access to care and reduce these rising suicide rates. Register now!

High Risk Employee Terminations, What You Need to Know

September 26, 12:15 p.m.

• Employment at will reality check

• Ideal vs. typical supporting documentation

• Having “the conversation” – dos and don’ts

• Risk mitigation and fairness considerations

HRIS Solutions for Smaller Employers, AI is Just Around the Corner

October 24, 12:15 p.m.

• Common features of smaller-scale HRIS solutions

• AI’s impact now and what to expect

• Weighing employee self-service benefits and potential pitfalls

• Implementation considerations

• Typical costs and fee structure

Join Foundations Community Partnership for an inspiring lunch, connections, and community!

The MontCo Anti-Hunger Network is excited to announce their annual hunger summit! Please Save the Date for Friday, November 1. The Hunger Summit will take place at Montgomery County Community College. More information and registration coming soon!

More Community Events

Jobs and Support

Food Pantry Assistant Position Available

Family Promise Montco PA

Are you passionate about helping others and working in a supportive team environment? Family Promise Food Pantry in Roslyn is looking for a Food Pantry Assistant to join their friendly staff and dedicated group of volunteers. This person will assist the Food Pantry Manager for about 8 hours a week with daily operations at the pantry, which is located on the campus of Salem Baptist Church in Roslyn. For more information or to apply, visit the job listing on LinkedIn.

Nearly 1/3 of your life is spent working. You should spend it doing something worthwhile. Join this team!

Earn your LGI Early Childhood Education Trauma-Awareness Certification

Lakeside Global Institute (LGI)

This 9-hour, 3-part training series bridges the gap between trauma-informed care principles and practical applications in early care and education (ECE) settings. It examines the prevalence and impact of stress and trauma on development and mental health and makes trauma-informed care actionable and accessible for childcare providers.

This program offers three monthly workshops, each lasting two hours, followed by a debrief session a week later. Debrief Sessions are reflective practice opportunities to engage peers in the process of learning, understanding, and applying new information. To earn PQAS credit for each workshop, attendance at Debrief Sessions is required. Learn more and register!

Manna on Main Street is Hiring!

The Education and Inclusion Manager will support Manna’s Common Grounds Training Program by teaching Soft Skills classes to, and meeting individually with, trainees to help them work through personal barriers to success. This role will also be responsible for developing, implementing and managing initiatives that promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. This person will lead efforts to integrate DEI into every aspect of Manna’s operations and will serve as a resource and advocate for employees, leadership, and external stakeholders.

This is an on-site position, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, with occasional weekend or evening hours as necessary. Travel may be required for meetings, training sessions and external events. Salary of $53,000 plus benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan and opportunities for professional development. Learn more and apply!

Are you ready to enhance your interfaith leadership skills?

Join Interfaith Philadelphia and Interfaith America for Foundations of Interfaith Leadership LIVE—a unique opportunity to develop and practice the essential skills needed to lead in a diverse, multi-faith world.

ImpactED's fall virtual workshop series is open for registration. Their workshop series supports participants in developing an evaluation plan for one of their organization's programs or projects. Participants will learn strategies for identifying meaningful outcomes, questions, and evaluation approaches while receiving one-on-one coaching support through the series. Learn more!

News, Reports, and Tools

How Charities With Thrift Shops Can Get Better Quality Donations

Philanthropy Today: Telling donors that their neighbors have provided high-quality furniture, clothing, and other goods can cut the number of worthless items charities receive in half. Read more!

Save the Date & Read the Report

Record Costs: Collateral Consequences of Eviction Court Filings in Pennsylvania

Researchers from the University of Michigan document the injustice of eviction filings and household impact. Read this report, and learn more about the Ready to Rent Act (HB 1769) introduced to seal certain eviction records, based on the Clean Slate law precedent in PA.

On Friday, October 18th at 12 pm, the authors of Record Costs are hosting a webinar to discuss their findings and share policy recommendations for a brighter housing future in Pennsylvania. If you are looking to get more involved in the campaign to seal eviction records in Pennsylvania, you don't want to miss this webinar!

Your Way Home Code Blue Shelter and Homeless Services Review

In the 2023-2024 winter season, Montgomery County saw an increase in the number of organizations that participated in providing Code Blue sheltering throughout the County. Ten agencies provided lifesaving emergency shelter relief, as well as short-term hotel stays through Your Way Home outreach. Read the report and learn more! Interested in starting a volunteer Code Blue shelter? Contact Your Way Home to learn more and get started.

National Alliance to End Homelessness

The National Alliance to End Homelessness has released the 2024 edition of the State of Homelessness report. This updated analysis delves into homelessness data from 2023 and trends over time. Designed for providers, system leaders, advocates, researchers, and more, this interactive report offers a comprehensive look at homelessness data and trends at local and national levels. Key highlights of this year’s edition include insights into the impact of the affordable housing crisis, risk factors contributing to homelessness, geographic breakdowns, demographic insights, and evidence-based solutions. Visit this site to learn more!

Thank you, Your Way Home, for sharing!

2024 Back-to-School Guide for Pennsylvania Public School Students, Families, and Advocates

The Education Law Center-PA (ELC) has updated their annual “Back to School Guide” with publications on multiple education topics to help students, families, and child-serving professionals. Please see the full-featured version of this guide. If you have questions about a particular issue at your school, fill out ELC’s online intake form here (in English or en español). Or you can leave a message on their Helpline at 215-238-6970. Para español, llame al 215-789-2488. They can provide interpretation services to communicate with families in their preferred language. In addition to understanding the legal rights explained in this guide, you can visit your school district’s website for specific information about how your school educates and supports students. Check your school’s policies to see if children have protections that go beyond the scope of this guide.

SEPTA Regional Rail Service

SEPTA is increasing Regional Rail service this month by adding 99 weekend trains and 24 weekday trains to the schedule. New timetables for all lines went into effect Sunday, September 8. Thanks to a robust recruitment and training effort, SEPTA will also be able to add additional crews to address personnel shortages and provide more consistent service. Get more details at septa.org Thank you to TMA Bucks for sharing!

Health and Wellness

Form, Operate & Commission Transformational Resilience Coordinating Networks to Build Climate Resilience

Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy & Practice

October 1, 12:00-1:30 p.m.

The global climate-ecosystem-biodiversity crisis is the greatest challenge humanity has ever faced. Studies have found that, literally everywhere, the accelerating traumatic stresses, emergencies, and disasters generated by the current temperature increases and ecological breakdowns are causing significant mental health and psychosocial problems. These troubles are affecting childhood and adolescent development, incomes and livelihoods, the availability of food, water, and shelter, human health, public safety, social services, and much more. Left unaddressed, as temperatures heat up, far greater individual and collective difficulties will occur.

Anyone interested in building universal mental wellness and transformational resilience in their community is invited to join this webinar to learn how you can participate in the Transformational Resilience Coordinating Networks (TRCN) Commissioning Program to prevent and heal climate-generated mental health and psychosocial problems and regenerate local conditions!

The Ferns Peer-Run Respite is a non-clinical mental health resource in Montgomery County, PA. They aim to be a crisis alternative resource for any individual experiencing emotional distress that identifies with needing a break but may not want to, or cannot, interact with currently available clinical resources. The respite is located in a residential home, in a rural community, that has 24/7 trained staff available at all times

To learn more, download the brochure.

Their mission is to make LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy affordable for everyone. The Welcome Project PA offers low-fee, sliding scale therapeutic services in English, Spanish, and ASL for children, adults, and families. Their services are trauma-informed, fat positive, queer-affirming, poly-affirming, and operate from a social justice framework.

Learn more!

Did you know there's a two-step vaccine to protect yourself from mpox? Be proactive to be well, talk to your doctor about the safe, effective mpox vaccine. Getting vaccinated can help you avoid getting sick altogether. Or, if you do get sick, it can significantly reduce unpleasant symptoms. Don't miss a beat – get both doses for optimal defense. Talk to your doctor today. Learn more

Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Individuals receive a 3-year certification upon completion of the coursework. Be prepared, when a mental health crisis happens, know what to do!

Learn more.

Learn more and Register here.

Veterans, active service members, and their families may press option 1 to reach a VA call center. Spanish speaking counselors can be reached by pressing option 2. LGBTQI+ youth and young adults can select option 3 to speak with a counselor specifically focused on their needs. Hearing impaired callers can dial 988 on a videophone to communicate in ASL.

Access Services, Intersect

One aspect of Intersect’s mission is to provide training to faith communities and social service providers in order to equip them to support those with mental health struggles. They do this through a variety of workshops, addressing difficult topics such as Supporting People with Mental Health Struggles in Your Congregation or Community, Spiritual Tools and Resources for Practitioners, and Navigating Worldview Diversity.

Check out their updated Intersect Information and Training guide that details their expanding list of available workshops to attend or host!

Funders & Funding

Stoneleigh Foundation 2025-27 Emerging Leader Fellowship Program

The Stoneleigh Foundation is seeking unique and well-developed applications from nonprofit, academic, and public sector organizations interested in hosting an Emerging Leader Fellowship project that focuses on the prevention or reduction of gun violence in Philadelphia through the lens of the youth justice, health (including behavioral health), education and/or child welfare systems or that addresses the social-ecological underpinnings contributing to gun violence.

The Stoneleigh Emerging Leader Fellowship is a two-year, hands-on learning opportunity for early career professionals. Fellows work collaboratively with a host organization to execute discrete projects that simultaneously advance the mission of the organization and enhance Fellows’ skills. Learn more and apply!

Attend the October 16 virtual information session.

Local and state-wide funding opportunities

Thank you Representative Scott for sharing!

Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Medical Marijuana Act Enforcement

Who May Apply: Open to municipalities and regional police departments proposing to implement projects and programs direct enforcementment of the Medical Marijuana Act.

Use: Include, but are not limited to, Drug Recognition Experts' training; education, training, and awareness programs; and other enforcement activities 

Funds: A total of approximately $3 million in state funds is being announced to support this initiative. PCCD expects to fund approximately 20 grants with budgets not to exceed $250,000 over the two-year project period.

Application Deadline: 9/12/2024

More information: PCCD Website

Department of Education: Hunger-Free Campus Grants

Who May Apply: Institutes of Higher Education.

Use: Funding may be used to ensure students have access to healthy, nutritious food. 

Funds: Institutions with 3,000 or fewer students are eligible for $20,000 awards. Institutions with 3,001 to 7,000 students are eligible for $40,000 awards. Institutions with greater than 7,000 students are eligible for $60,000 awards.

Application Deadline: 9/23/2024

More information: PDE website

Commission on Crime and Delinquency: School Safety and Mental Health Grants

Who May Apply: Eligible school entities as defined under 24 P.S. §13-1314.1-B of the PA Public School Code.

Use: Funding may be used to assist schools with physical safety and/or behavioral health needs.

 Funds: $100 million is available to be distributed via a formula that stipulates school districts are to receive $100,000 base average and an additional amount based on their 22/23 Adjusted Average Daily Membership. Other eligible school entities are to receive $70,000.

Application Deadline: 9/26/2024

More information: PCCD Website

Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Targeted School Safety Grants for Nonpublic Schools

Who May Apply: Nonpublic schools as defined under Section 924.3-A of the PA Public School Code, municipalities, law enforcement agencies, or approved vendors.

Use: Funding may be used to assist schools with physical safety and/or behavioral health needs.

 Funds: A total of $19,665,000 in state school safety and security funds is being announced to support this initiative.

Application Deadline: 9/26/2024

More information: PCCD Website

Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Rights and Services Act (RASA) and Victims of Juvenile Offenders (VOJO)

Who May Apply: All 67 Pennsylvanian counties are eligible to apply.

Use: Enhancing programs to provide notifications to victims of crime they are entitled to receive under the law as their case progresses through the criminal and juvenile justice systems and Enhancing programs to provide information and support to victims of crime on services available to them. 

Funds: A total of $12,068,773 in funding is available and PCCD expects to award nearly 100 grants.

Application Deadline: 9/27/2024

More information: PCCD Website

Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant

Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply.

Use: Strategic business planning to expand or diversify farms or support transition of ownership. 

Funds: $500,000 in funding is available. Grants shall not exceed $7,500.

Application Deadline: Applications will be received until funds are exhausted.

More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin

Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Recruitment Incentives for Law Enforcement

Who May Apply: Local law enforcement agencies, campus or university police, railroad or street railway police, airport authority police, and county park police.

Use: Funding is explicitly to support Act 120 training and recruitment activities for law enforcement officers that will take place between Oct. 19, 2023 and June 30, 2025. 

Funds: $14 million in federal COVID Relief (ARPA) is available. PCCD anticipates this funding being able to support approximately 2,000 new full-time officers statewide.

Application Deadline: Reviewed on a rolling basis until all funding is committed, then the application period will close.

More information: PCCD Website

Department of Community and Economic Development: Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant

Who May Apply: Technical and trade schools, school districts, post-secondary academic institutions, workforce investment boards, economic development organizations, and nonprofit organizations. For-profit entities are not eligible.

Use: Projects must focus on the development and deployment of workforce training programs for individuals with barriers to employment, engage youth or those with barriers in awareness-building activities of manufacturing career opportunities, and advance capacity for local or regional manufacturers to meet the needs of local and regional manufacturers that cannot be met through existing programs such as WEDnet and Industry Partnerships. Funds: Available on an annual basis and vary based on recommendations and constraints set in the annual budget.

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted and evaluated on an ongoing basis as long as funds remain available.

More information: DCED Website

Department of Environmental Protection: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program

Who May Apply: PA residents whose household income is below 400 percent of the Federal Income Poverty Level.

Use: Rebate to Pennsylvanians who purchase or lease alternative fuel vehicles.

 Funds: Rebates vary depending on the type of vehicle purchased.

Application Deadline: Accepted and evaluated on a first come, first served basis as long as funds remain available. Applications must be received within six months of the date of vehicle purchase.

More information: DEP Website

Conservation and Natural Resources: ATV and Snowmobile Program

Who May Apply: Municipalities, nonprofit and for-profit organizations.

Use: Planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation, or equipment purchase for ATV and/or snowmobile trails and facilities, ATV and/or snowmobile educational programs.

Funds: Funding comes from the ATV Management Restricted Account and the Snowmobile Management Restricted Account as authorized by Act 97 of 2016. There is no match requirement for this funding; however, applications that provide match funding will be given additional consideration.