Lycoming County approves election-integrity grant application for 2026–27 cycle

Shannon presented action item 5.4 seeking approval to submit the 2026–27 election integrity grant application. The transcript records the application amount as "3,364 thousand $948.10" (interpreted as $3,364,948.10) and notes the application must be submitted to DCAD by August 15, with funds expected to be deposited to the county by September 1. "The final grant amount is unknown at this time," Shannon said, adding that the statewide allocation is $45,000,000 and the county's historical allocation has been around $370,000.

Commissioners approved the item on motion. The commission recorded that the application is budgeted for the 2026–27 cycle running from 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027. Shannon said the county's allocation will be a percentage of statewide registered voters and the final number will be disclosed when available.