The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) will begin accepting applications for the new Municipal Assistance Program (MAP).  MAP consolidates former programs for Shared Municipal Services, Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance, and Flood Plain Management into one funding stream.

MAP funding helps local governments plan for and efficiently implement a variety of services, improvements, and soundly managed development, with priority for intergovernmental approaches.  Funding is available for three groups of activities:

The fiscal year 2011-12 MAP appropriation is $676,000.  Grants are available for up to 50 percent of eligible costs.  Applications may be submitted by or on behalf of counties or municipalities using DCED’s Electronic Single Application.  To view the MAP guidelines or submit an application, please click here.

Shared service and planning applications will be competitively selected based on criteria in the program guidelines.

Important note for flood plain management applications

ALL requests for reimbursement of municipal flood plain management administration costs MUST be submitted to the MAP program via the DCED Electronic Single Application.  Paper-only applications will no longer be accepted.

Webinar for more information

DCED is hosting a MAP webinar:  Friday, February 3, 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Local governments and sponsors considering submitting an application are encouraged to participate in the webinar.  Participants will join the webinar via computer (using the internet) and telephone.

Register no later than January 31 by sending an e-mail to dpuko@pa.gov stating:

·        Participant’s first and last name

·        E-mail address (must have an e-mail address to receive participation instructions)

·        Local government or organization and phone number