The Municipalities Financial Recovery Act (Act 47) Grant Program

The Municipalities Financial Recovery Act aims to foster fiscal integrity among Pennsylvania municipalities, ensuring they can provide essential services, meet their debt obligations, and maintain proper financial practices. The Act sets forth procedures for determining municipal financial distress, appointing coordinators to develop recovery plans, and offering grants and loans to support financially distressed municipalities. Eligible applicants include all municipalities within Pennsylvania, including counties, cities, boroughs, incorporated towns, and townships.