Category: Information Technology

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

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.

In June 2024, the PBDA opened the Capital Projects Fund – Digital Connectivity Technology (Technology) Program. This program utilized $20 million of the $279 million in the Capital Projects Fund that were allocated to Pennsylvania through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021.

In November 2024, the PBDA Board of Directors approved 117 applications for the distribution of over 9,000 laptops across 42 counties. These entities included libraries, municipalities, workforce training organizations, not-for-profit organizations, other community anchor institutions, in areas where affordability is a barrier. For details on the first round of approved applicants, please visit the Digital Connectivity Technology Program page.

The PBDA will open a second round of the Technology Program beginning April 1, 2025, to distribute the remaining laptops. The PBDA wanted to reach out specifically to Economic Development Organizations across the Commonwealth. The intricate knowledge you have of your community member organizations and their needs, can really help to alert those entities that could benefit from this program.

There are a number of barriers that make access to high-speed internet connectivity difficult for many. More so, numerous Pennsylvanians do not have access to the devices needed to be successful in our digital economy. This program will aim to close that piece of the digital divide by allowing public-facing entities to acquire devices that will be made free and publicly available to community members.

Additionally, in preparation for this second round, there will be two webinars which will provide an overview of the program, review FAQs, and outline any updates to the guidelines. Additional information for these webinars is provided in the attached flyer.

Should you have additional questions or needs, please contact the PBDA at pbda_capitalprojectsfund@pa.gov.

Thank You,
The PBDA Team

Download: DCTP Round 2 Webinar Flyer

Webinar 1: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Webinar 2: Wednesday, February 12, 2025