A $50,000 federal grant will help to modernize Reserve Township’s government, Congressman Chris Deluzio announced.
The funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission will go toward buying new technology supplies and equipment and training township staff.
The township is putting $1,350 of local funds toward the effort.
“Our local government leaders have a lot on their plates, and outdated technology shouldn’t get in the way of serving residents,” Deluzio said. “So much of what we do in our daily lives — including the work of local government — depends on technology. This grant will help Reserve Township be more efficient and better deliver for residents with upgraded technology and equipment.”
Reserve Manager Jan Kowalski said their project, Building Capacity Through Technology, will increase the capacity of the township’s small staff to best serve residents.
“The grant funds will go toward upgrading and centralizing our computer infrastructure and also adding much-needed audio-visual equipment to our board meeting area,” Kowalski said. “We are very grateful for the opportunity to use these funds to benefit our community.”
The funding was awarded through the Appalachian Regional Commission, an economic development agency of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian region.
Funding for the project is provided by READY Appalachia, a community capacity building initiative funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, more commonly known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
