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Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant Program 2025

Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant Program Boosts Community Projects in Steelton Borough

Steelton, Pennsylvania – The Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant Program opens on July 1, 2025, and is a vital resource for community and infrastructure projects in Steelton Borough and its neighboring areas. This program provides critical funding to support initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents and promote economic development.

Eligibility Guidelines for Entities Requesting Co-Applicant Status from Steelton Borough for a Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant Application:

  1. Project for which the application is being submitted must be located within the municipal boundaries of Steelton Borough or directly benefit the Borough and/or its residents.
  2. Applicant must request co-application in writing to Steelton Borough Council by July 9, 2025.  Please email request letter to Kathy McCool at kmccool@steeltonpa.com.
  3. Requestor must appear before the Steelton Borough Neighborhood and Economic Development Committee at a regularly scheduled meeting to discuss their co-application request on July 16, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building; and
  4. Requestor must prove project is deliverable and provides a tangible community, economic, or public safety benefit to the Borough of Steelton.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Dauphin County Gaming Advisory Board web page at Gaming Advisory Board for more information, important deadlines and dates, general application process and application package information.

Town Hall Meeting – 6/4 @ 6:30 PM

Mayor Ciera Dent will be hosting a Town Hall meeting at the Steelton Borough Municipal Building on Wednesday, June 4 at 6:30 PM. State Representative Dave Madsen will also be in attendance to answer questions and assist residents. Join us as we keep our pulse on the community, learn about your needs, and hear your thoughts on the issues that matter most.

Fun Times in the Park Postponed Tonight (5/21)

📢 **Attention, Community!** 

We want to inform you that the Fun Times in the Park event originally scheduled for May 21, 2025, has been postponed. We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to stay tuned for the new date! 

Our Steelton Police officers are excited and look forward to closing out our series of fun-filled days at the parks with all of you. Thank you for your continued support, and we can’t wait to celebrate together soon! 🚓

#FunTimesInThePark #SteeltonCommunity #StayTuned

Borough & Police Statement Regarding Lincoln Street Lineup

It has come to the attention of the Borough and Police Department that the Lincoln Street Prom Lineup is scheduled to take place today, Friday, May 9, 2025. The Borough Council did not approve this event, and it will be shut down. Vehicles blocking the street will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. The Borough and Police Department strongly recommend not attending this unsanctioned event.

National Night Out 2025 – Tue, Aug 5

The Steelton Borough Council and the Steelton Borough Police Department will be hosting the annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This community event will be held at War Veterans Memorial Field (Steelton-Highspire High School’s football field) located at the intersection of South 6th Street & Primrose Avenue, Steelton, PA 17113.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Over 16,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities, and military bases around the world celebrate this event. In all, over 37 million people are expected to participate in America’s National Night Out celebration this year.

If your organization would like to participate by having a table at this event or provide a donation to support, please contact Officer Tyrai Anderson at tanderson@steeltonpa.com. There is no fee to register, and it is a great way to spread the word to the Steelton community about the products and services you can provide to our residents. You can also register by downloading the attached form and returning it by email to tanderson@steeltonpa.com or by mail to 123 North Front Street, Steelton, PA 17113 with the ATTN: National Night Out 2025. 

NNO Registration Form 2025Download

Fun Times in the Park 2025 Schedule

The Steelton Borough Police Department is excited to announce this year’s Fun Times in the Park schedule. All events are from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM:

  • Monday, April 28 at Municipal Park (Franklin Street & 3rd Alley)
  • *NEW DATE* Saturday, May 17 at Ryan Mohn Memorial Park (Primrose Avenue & Cottage Hill Lane)
  • *POSTPONED – NEW DATE TBA* Wednesday, May 21 at East End Park (South 4th Street & P Street)

We will be bringing board games, sports balls, sidewalk chalk, and other fun activities. Feel free to bring your favorite games too!

Any questions or concerns can be directed to Officer Anderson at tanderson@steeltonpa.com.

Community Garden 2025 Events & Program Information

The Borough of Steelton is excited to begin another year of growing at the Mohn Street Park Community Garden! Here is our public event schedule, so stop by to learn more about this FREE program and reserve your plot:

  • Tuesday, April 15 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM – Penn State Health Visit
  • Monday, April 28 at 5:30 PM – Garden Committee Meeting (Virtual)
  • Saturday, May 17 at 10:00 AM – Annual Kickoff/Planting Day & Community Cleanup
  • Saturday, May 24 at 9:00 AM – Master Gardener Visit & Workday
  • Wednesday, September 3 from 5:00p to 7:00p – Cooking Class/Demonstration

To learn more about the community garden program, please click the following link: https://www.steeltonpa.com/for-residents/community-garden/

To reserve a plot, please contact Community Relations Coordinator Tyler Vaupel at tvaupel@steeltonpa.com or 717-579-0267. You can also reserve a garden bed by clicking the following link and completing the online form: https://forms.gle/cjaNKv2xMdFtuHYv5