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The Blight Remediation Program is a grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development) that funds communities working to address blighted or disaster-affected properties in Pennsylvania.
The reimbursable grant program supports blight planning projects, demolition and clearance of blighted properties, property acquisition for demolition or rehabilitation, and reconstruction of blighted structures. Administrative costs are capped at 2% of the grant award (4% for land banks). A 10% cash match is required, which may be waived for municipalities with a median household income below 80% of the state median.
Eligible applicants include municipalities, councils of governments, land banks, redevelopment authorities, housing authorities, and community development corporations in Pennsylvania. Awards are up to $25,000 for planning projects and up to $300,000 for remediation projects.
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Pennsylvania Blight Remediation Program - Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Blight Remediation Program In 2019, the Blight Remediation Program was created under the Commonwealth Financing Authority. In May 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the guidelines for the new reimbursable grant program.
The application period is open and has an end date of July 31, 2020 to create blight plans, or demolish, acquire and/or rehabilitate blighted properties or properties destroyed by natural disasters.
This is a reimbursable grant program, that will award grants up to $25,000 for planning projects to develop blight plans up to $300,000 for remediation projects to demolish and clear blighted properties, acquire properties to demolish or rehabilitate them, rehabilitation or reconstruction of blight properties, and administrative costs *Administrative costs may not exceed 2% of the grant award except they may be up to 4% for land banks The grants require a 10% cash match from any source.
The match requirement may be waived for municipalities with a median household income below 80% of the state median household income. Redevelopment Authorities Community Development Corporations Economic Development Organizations The application period opened on June 1, 2020 and closes on July 31, 2020. Visit the Blight Remediation Program webpage and review the program’s guidelines in full before applying.
There are many important requirements and factors to consider before applying to this program. Apply through the commonwealth’s Single Application for Assistance portal. The Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania is excited that the Commonwealth Financing Authority is providing funds to help Pennsylvania’s communities remediate and remove blighted properties so they can revitalize their neighborhoods.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Land Banks, Redevelopment Authorities, Housing Authorities, Community Development Corporations, Economic Development Organizations, Housing Corporations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000 for planning projects; up to $300,000 for remediation projects. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Blight Remediation Program is funded by Commonwealth Financing Authority (administered by PA Department of Community and Economic Development). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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