Act 13 Application

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Published: Tuesday, 14 January 2025

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 County 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

Digital Connectivity Technology Program- Second Round Coming Soon

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Published: Tuesday, 14 January 2025

The County of Elk Commissioners are proud to announce that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) will be opening up a second round for applications to the Digital Connectivity Technology Program, a Capital Projects Fund on April 1, 2025.

This program was created to provide digital devices to facilitate broadband internet access. Eligibility for the program is limited to public-facing institutions, such as libraries, community schools, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations.

For more information on the Digital Connectivity Technology program eligibility and for the process to apply, please click the link below:

Digital Connectivity Technology Program

2025 Approved County of Elk Budget

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Published: Friday, 06 December 2024
The County of Elk Budget for 2025 was approved at the Commissioner meeting on Monday, December 30, 2024.  The budget can be viewed by clicking the link:
2025 Approved County of Elk Budget

UPCOMING COMMISSIONER MEETINGS:
  • Thursday, January 2, 2025, 10:00am - Regular Commissioner Meeting
  • Thursday, January 2, 2025, Retirement Board Meeting and Salary Board Meetings following the Commissioner Meeting.

2025 Approved County of Elk Calendar

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Published: Thursday, 05 December 2024
The link below is for the 2025 County of Elk calendar which includes all important public meeting dates, times and location. The holiday schedule is also included on the calendar and shows days the County offices are closed. Click on Calendar below to view.

View Calendar

Notice of Official Recount

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Published: Friday, 15 November 2024
To view the Official Recount Notice click here

ELK COUNTY

Elk County Courthouse
250 Main Street
P.O. Box 448
Ridgway, PA 15853

Elk County Courthouse Annex
300 Center Street
P.O. Box 448
Ridgway, PA 15853