Municipal Assistance Program (MAP)
The Municipal Assistance Program funds Pennsylvania local governments to research, plan, and implement innovative shared services and community development initiatives that improve efficiency and foster intergovernmental cooperation.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Fall round) | April 1, 2027 (Spring round)
Funding Amounts: Up to 50% of eligible project costs; no fixed maximum, but individual equipment awards capped at $25,000 or 50% of cost; typical project period up to 3 years.
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania local governments with funding for shared services and community planning to improve efficiency and foster intergovernmental cooperation.
Description
The Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) provides funding to help Pennsylvania local governments plan for, implement, and manage a variety of community and economic development initiatives. The emphasis is on fostering intergovernmental cooperation through shared services (such as consolidating or regionalizing municipal functions, boundary change studies, and shared personnel) and supporting comprehensive and innovative community planning efforts. MAP is administered by the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services at the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).
