The Elk County Commissioners have established a REIMBURSABLE grant program through the Act 13 Marcellus Shale Impact Fee for project activities within Elk County. Applicants that are eligible include municipal governing bodies, 501© (3) non-profit organizations and municipal authorities. This grant is an open application which is due by February 28th and August 31st each year. In the event that the deadline falls on a weekend, the previous Friday will be the due date. Grant requests must be a minimum of $1,000 up to the maximum amount of $10,000.
Grant award recipients will receive notification by letter that will include a cooperation agreement with the Count of Elk starting their understanding of the Elk County Act 13 Program Guidelines. In order to be reimbursed, all grant recipients will be expected to submit a grant close-out report that will include copies of invoices that were used in accordance with the grant requirements, copies of cancelled checks used to pay invoices and photographs where applicable in order to receive their grant reimbursement. Grant applications are available online at www.countyofelkpa.com or you may contact the Planning Dept. for further information at 814-776-5335.
Click here for the Elk County Act 13 Grant Application