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Affordable Housing Trust Fund
What is it? Cumberland County is making funding available from its Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) to support the planning and development of new affordable housing, as well as site acquisition for future affordable housing development. These funds are open to non-profit and for-profit organizations, as well as individuals capable of providing affordable housing within…
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Cumberland Community Development Foundation
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Redevelopment Authority of the County of Cumberland Land Bank
Redevelopment Authority of the County of Cumberland (RACC) Land Bank The purpose of Redevelopment Authority of the County of Cumberland (RACC) Land Bank will be to effectively facilitate the return of blighted and abandoned properties to productive reuse through creative leadership that engages key partners to leverage a variety of resources. The RACC Land Bank…
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Cumberland County Blighted Property Reinvestment Board
What Is It? The Cumberland County Blighted Property Reinvestment Board (the ‘Board’) is here to serve municipalities in Cumberland County to help clean up vacant and blighted properties. It serves as a tool for municipalities to remove blight, complement the enforcement of existing codes, and increase property values. Purpose The Board has been in existence…
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HOME Investment Partnership Program
What Is It? The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) provides formula grants to states and localities that communities use – often in partnership with local nonprofit groups – to fund a wide range of activities, including: HOME is the largest federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for…
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Cumberland County Demolition Fund
This program is temporarily closed and is not currently accepting applications. What Is It? The Cumberland County Demolition Fund is available to private, public, and non-profit entities to demolish blighted properties throughout Cumberland County. Applicants may request 75% of their total project cost, up to $50,000.00. Funding minimums and maximums apply (see program guidelines). Grant…
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Streetview Grant and Loan Program
What is it? The goal of this program is to create and maintain an attractive and marketable commercial district by assisting building owners in maintaining their building exteriors within the Business, Historic, and Downtown areas. Businesses and commercial property owners located within a municipality’s Business, Historic, and/or Downtown areas can receive up to $20,000 in…
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
What Is It? The Community Development Block Grant entitlement program allocates funds to assist in providing affordable housing, a suitable living environment, and opportunities to expand economic opportunities principally for low and moderate-income persons. The Cumberland County Redevelopment Authority’s Community Development Division administers the program on behalf of both the Borough and the County respectively.…
