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Community Development Block Grant

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a federally funded program aimed to assist low to moderate-income (LMI) communities with development projects that promote community revitalization throughout Greene County. 
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About CDBG

Entitlement Funding

In Pennsylvania, CDBG funds may be utilized to address construction or renovation of various infrastructure projects such as water, wastewater and solid waste facilities, streets, and flood control projects; construction or improvements of a range of community facilities such as senior, health and social services centers; expansion of public services to serve low-income persons; creation of new jobs through small business loans or infrastructure improvements; and various affordable housing projects including home reconstruction, rehabilitation or repair programs.


Competitive Funding

The Competitive program is available to all Greene municipalities that are determined to be eligible. The Greene County Commissioners prioritize Sewage and Water Infrastructure improvements. The Competitive Program is $750,000 maximum for project cost.

Contact Information

Greene County Office Building
93 East High ST
Suite 210
Waynesburg, PA 15370
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Hours of Operation: M-F, 8:30AM to 4:30 PM

Department Contacts:

Crystal Simmons
CDBG/HOME Director
Bonnie Davis
CDBG/HOME Associate

Request Funding

Funding can be requested at any time throughout the year. Annual meetings are held in the spring to review project request and give the citizens an opportunity to comment on proposed projects. These meetings are advertised in the newspaper and emailed municipal-wide.

CDBG Project Request Form

CDBG Management

Our three county commissioners are the final approval authority for the block grants. Following are the CDBG Management Board members:
  • Chief Elected Official: Blair Zimmerman, County Commissioner
  • Section 504 Officer: Jeffrey Marshall, Chief Clerk
  • Fair Housing Officer: Karen Bennett, Human Services Administrator
  • Program Manager: Crystal Simmons, CDBG Program Manager
  • Labor Standards Officer: Crystal Simmons, CDBG Program Manager
  • IDIS Administrator: Rich Davis, Accounts Payable Specialist 

News

During a county meeting held on May 15th, 2019 Greene County Commissioners received project requests for consideration for the Federal Fiscal Years 2019 Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG) Grant application. Over the next five months project request will be reviewed for eligibility. The applicant will be announced at the second CDBG Hearing tentatively scheduled October 23, 2019.

https://www.heraldstandard.com/gcm/news/local_news/cdbg-a-no-non-cents-grant-program/article_753fb600-7b29-11e9-8176-dbb0f8aa4995.html

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For more information about Fair Housing in Greene County, please visit our Fair Housing Page

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