Release: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Applications to open November 1

October 23, 2023

Carlisle, Pennsylvania – The Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities have announced the opening date of their Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications.

Applications will be available for both Carlisle Borough- and County-level grants from November 1^st, 2022, until March 15^th, 2024. While there are projections, the final grant amounts will be confirmed once allocation formulas are announced by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These grants are allocated to both Carlisle Borough and Cumberland County by HUD but are administered through the Authorities. Therefore, the Authorities will make funding recommendations to Borough Council and County Commissioners.

On November 1^st, interested applicants may request an application package complete with guidelines and definitions. One application package must be completed for each project proposal. CDBG funds may be used for a wide variety of community development projects, including housing.

Additionally, the Authorities will be hosting a CDBG Application Walkthrough on Facebook Live. A recording will be made available for interested parties.

Interested parties may request more information or project development help by contacting Heather Tidwell, Grants Specialist, at (717) 249-0789 x130, or at htidwell@cchra.com.