INVITATION TO APPLY FOR ELK COUNTY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS
Under the March 2021 American Rescue Plan, Elk County has received funding to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency and its economic impacts through different categories of eligible uses.
The Elk County Commissioners are pleased to provide this opportunity to financially assist our non-profits. This form is to be used by nonprofit organizations, registered and in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service and classified as any 501c group, OTHER THAN 501c3, that are seeking economic relief from the financial hardships that were caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligible Projects
Community Service projects, capital projects; building improvements, additions and repairs; equipment and furniture; grounds improvements, etc. Not eligible: Cosmetic improvements, debt service, political organizations or affiliates, recurring maintenance costs, taxes, salaries/wages; administrative or operating capital. Funds are limited to new projects; these projects should be self-sustaining.
AID TO NON-PROFITS OTHER THAN 501c FORM
AID TO SMALL BUSINESS FORM
ELK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Joseph Daghir, Chair M. Fritz Lecker Matthew Quesenberry
Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pinning
Elk County Commissioners M. Fritz Lecker and Matthew G. Quesenberry presented John Mark Dougherty with his Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and American Flag Pin. Living United States Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location are eligible to receive one lapel pin. Thank you John Mark Dougherty for your service!
Pictured below (left to right): M. Fritz Lecker, Commissioner; John Mark Dougherty, Vietnam Veteran; Leslie Neal, Director of Veterans Affairs; Matthew Quesenberry, Commissioner and Patrick E. Straub, Chief Clerk.COVID-19 County Relief Block Grant Application Round 2
The Elk County Commissioners are pleased to announce that they will be accepting applications for a second round of COVID-19 county relief grant funding. These funds will help offset the unexpected costs of the COVID-19 global pandemic in our local area. The county will distribute these funds, and must follow strict state and federal requirements. This new grant round is intended only for any applicant that did not meet the first round grant deadline of August 31st. Applicants will only have until Friday, November 13th at 4:00 PM to submit an application. Applications that do not meet program guidelines, or were already received in the first round, will be eliminated without notice.
Anyone interested in applying for county relief grant funding should review the application guidelines on the Elk County website. Applications that do not meet program guidelines, or were already received in the first round, will be eliminated without notice. Thank you for doing your part to help keep Elk County safe during this difficult time.
Download the: COVID-19 County Relief Block Grant ApplicationClearfield & Elk Counties Joint Comprehensive Plan
Clearfield County and Elk County are teaming up to establish a Joint Comprehensive Plan to develop strategic goals for future economic growth and to better position both counties for future federal and state funding. The plan will create a vision that reflects the ideas and goals of each region’s residents and stakeholders. For more information about the plan and to stay up to date on ways to get involved go to ClearfieldElkComp-northcentral.hub.arcgis.com.
Getting your Pennsylvania REAL-ID? We can help
Beginning May 3, 2023, Pennsylvanians will need a REAL-ID compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or another form of federally-acceptable identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a federal building or military installation that requires ID.
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about obtaining your Pennsylvania Real ID can be found at the following website: https://www.dmv.pa.gov/REALID/Pages/default.aspx. Once there, scroll down to Prepare For Real ID and then Gather Your Documents.
At the Elk County Courthouse, we can help you with the “Proof of all legal name changes” documents.
The Elk County Recorder of Deeds, Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans’ Court office can assist you if your name changed as a result of marriage.
If your marriage license was applied for in Elk County and the proof of marriage was returned to us following your ceremony, we can issue a certified copy of your marriage license that can be used in the Real-ID application process. If you’ve been married multiple times, you will need copies of each marriage certificate. Each duplicate marriage license certificate is $5.00. You can call and request your certified copy ahead of time, and just stop in to pick it up. You can reach us at (814) 776-5349. If you would like the certified copy mailed to you, it is an additional $0.50 to cover postage so your total for each mailed certificate is $5.50. You can make checks payable to the Elk County Clerk of the Orphans’ Court. The Register & Recorders office accepts cash, checks, or money orders.
If your marriage license was applied for in another County in Pennsylvania, that County will have the proof of your marriage and you’ll need to work directly with them to obtain a certified copy of your marriage certificate(s).
If you changed your name as a result of a divorce (e.g., returned to your maiden name), the Elk County Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts office can assist you if you require a certified copy of a divorce decree. You can call in advance to confirm that your decree is filed in Elk County (814) 776-5344. Certified copies of divorce decrees are $10.00. The Prothonotary’s office accepts cash, checks, or money orders.
If you are in need of an official duplicate birth certificate, please view the following Pennsylvania's Division of Vital Records website - https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/certificates/Pages/Ordering.aspx - where you can discover how to order your certificate online, by telephone, or in person.