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Affordable IT Solutions for Municipalities and Local Governments

Posted on June 12, 2025July 9, 2025 by DNS Admin

THE SOLUTIONS YOU NEED

When your municipality or local government faces IT challenges, you need solutions that are reliable, cost-effective, and tailored to your unique operations. That’s where the SEDA-COG Information Technology Group comes in. With over 20 years of experience, we’re here to help you streamline your systems, safeguard your data, and keep your services running smoothly, so you can focus on serving your community with confidence.

WHAT DOES THIS INCLUDE?

Technology Assessment – Review of your current technology with recommended action plan
Disaster Recovery – Plans to keep you running smoothly, no matter what happens
IT Infrastructure – Creating, setting up, and managing strong IT systems
Network Security – Protect your data with advanced security
Cloud Solutions – Safe cloud storage and management for your data
Website Design/Hosting – Creating or revamping your website

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Serving the 11-county SEDA-COG region, we partner with municipalities and local governments to deliver practical, dependable IT solutions that support day-to-day operations.

Centre · Clinton · Columbia · Juniata · Lycoming · Mifflin Montour · Northumberland · Perry · Snyder · Union

CONTACT US

We are committed to providing customized solutions that fit the specific needs of your municipality, whether small or large. For more information or to discuss how we can assist you, please contact Scott Kramer at 570-524-4491 or via email at skramer@seda-cog.org.

Download Flyer: SEDA-COG ITG Flyer

Digital Connectivity Technology Program Webinars

Posted on March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 by DNS Admin

The PBDA is hosting two webinars in anticipation of opening the second round of the Digital Connectivity Technology Program (DCTP). Each webinar will provide an overview of the program, review FAQs, and will implement breakout sessions focusing on libraries, non-profits, workforce, and education. Each breakout session will include an awardee from Round One of the program who will provide background on their project and will highlight the key elements that contributed to their success.

You can find additional details for each webinar, including registration, by clicking the links below. Please note that content covered at each session will be the same, however, questions and dialogue may differ. PBDA will be recording these sessions to post as resources on our website.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program Webinars

Posted on January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 by DNS Admin

Presented by the USDA Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service, these webinars will cover the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.

These webinars will include:

A high-level overview of the DLT program
An overview of the FY2025 DLT Program NOFP
Information on how to apply via grants.gov
Important Dates and next steps

Slides, transcript and a recording of the webinar will be posted on the DLT website after the session.

Webinar Dates and Times:

Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST |Register Here
Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST |Register Here

USDA will present this webinar twice. The second presentation will provide the same information as the first one; no new information will be added to the second session. Please register for the session that’s most convenient for you.

Please submit any questions using the USDA Contact Us Form.

Berwick Borough Looking to Expand Waitlist for Housing Rehabilitation Grant

Posted on August 10, 2023 by DNS Admin

Berwick Borough is applying to the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for a $300,000 housing rehabilitation grant and interested residents who live within the borough limits should apply now to get on the waiting list for the no-cost repairs.

Qualified residents may receive up to $65,000 each for home repairs. The borough will provide up to $50,000, as a no-interest loan, which will be forgiven if the property is not sold or transferred for at least five years after the rehabilitation is complete. The borough will also provide an additional $15,000 in funding that will be used to do rehabilitation work related to lead-based paint abatement or mitigation, as required.

The borough has partnered with SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) to administer the grant. Interested residents may call SEDA-COG to speak with Audrey Frederick at 570-524-4491 Ext. 7215.

Eligible repairs include structural, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating/furnace, window replacement, radon and lead-based paint mitigation, and energy-related improvements.

Modifications for mobility-impaired residents are also eligible within this program. Homeowners must maintain home residency over a five-year period from the date of signing for this service to be received at no cost.

“SEDA-COG manages the entire process for the homeowner,” said Joel Ruch, Housing Rehabilitation Manager of the agency’s Community Services Division. Ruch continued, “Not only does the homeowner get necessary home repairs, but they also get the benefit of going through the process hassle-free as we manage the logistics from start to finish.”

Qualifications:

• Must live in the borough limits of Berwick;
• Own the home or have Life Rights to live in it;
• Meet income qualifications based on household size;
• Be current on all local taxes and municipal utility bills;
• Provide proof of homeowner’s insurance;
• If located in a flood zone, must provide proof of flood insurance;
• Live in the home an additional five years.

Additional requirements may apply.

Annual Gross Income Limits:
Family size: 1 – $43,900; 2 – $50,150; 3 – $56,400; 4 – $62,650; 5 – $67,700; 6 – $72,700; 7 – $77,700; 8 – $82,700.