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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) that provides funding to eligible municipalities for community development activities including housing rehabilitation, public services, community facilities, infrastructure improvements, and development planning.
The program has two components: an entitlement program providing annual funding to designated municipalities under Pennsylvania Act 179 of 1984, and a competitive program available to municipalities not receiving federal CDBG funds directly. Entitlement amounts are set by formula, while the competitive program has a minimum request of $100,000 with no ceiling limit.
Seventy percent of each entitlement grant must benefit low- and moderate-income residents.
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - PA Department of Community & Economic Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grants and technical assistance for eligible municipalities as identified under Pennsylvania Act 179 of 1984 as amended, for any eligible community development activities. Housing rehabilitation, public services, community facilities, infrastructure improvement, development and planning.
Entitlement program which provides annual funding to designated municipalities Competitive program is available to all municipalities that are not direct federal recipients of CDBG funds and state Act 179 entitlement municipalities with a population less than 10,000 Entitlement funding is set by Act 179 formula. Competitive Program has a minimum request of $100,000 and has no ceiling limit.
Seventy percent of each entitlement grant must be used for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons. Refer to program guidelines. Community Development Block Grant Fact Sheet Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority (PMBDA)
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible municipalities as identified under Pennsylvania Act 179 of 1984 as amended. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Entitlement funding is set by Act 179 formula; Competitive Program has a minimum request of $100,000 and no ceiling limit. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.