CDBG Application

Delaware County Council has initiated planning for development of the County’s Program Year (PY) 2025 Housing and Community Development (HCD) Action Plan, which includes the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The County anticipates receiving approximately $3.0 million in CDBG funds in the upcoming program year, which is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2025. Those interested in applying for funding should forward an application package to the Delaware County Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD). All applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., January 3, 2025.

Please review the application package thoroughly, as incomplete submissions may not be considered for funding. OHCD staff is available to address concerns related to proposal preparation and visit potential project sites. Applicants seeking funding for Acquisition/Relocation activities must contact OHCD to schedule a Pre-Application Meeting before submitting an application. Questions and requests for assistance may be directed to Nicole Gannon at gannonn@co.delaware.pa.us or by phone at (610) 891-5427.

OHCD has scheduled a Public Hearing to assess the County's housing and community development needs on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the OHCD office located at 2 W. Baltimore Avenue, Suite 202, Media, PA 19063. Anyone wishing to provide comment on housing and community development needs, request information on the development of the proposed programs, and/or review program performance, is encouraged to attend. Staff will discuss project development, address general application questions and review prior year accomplishments.  Written comments on housing and community development needs will also be accepted via mail at the address above or electronically at ohcd@co.delaware.pa.us.

Program Application Forms and Instructions:

• Forms that require initials/signatures must be printed, signed and scanned (or mailed).
  

  Cover Memos (Select relevant memo)
  	Municipal
  	Municipal (Low-/Mod-Income Areas)
  	Non-Profit and Public Service

  Key Dates
  Application Checklist
  Application Instructions
  Project Summary Form
  Core Application
  Public Facility and Infrastructure Attachment
  Proposed Budget Form (in Excel)
  Non-Profit Attachment
  Public Service Attachment
  

Public officials and citizens may find the Guide to National Objectives and Eligible Activities
published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) helpful in selecting local CDBG-eligible projects for application to the County. While the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program statute, as amplified by the rules and regulations, provides the authoritative version of program requirements, the Guide to National Objectives and Eligible Activities organizes the information in a more understandable format, providing guidance and examples.

HUD's Guide to National Objectives and Eligible Activities
https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/89/community-development-block-grant-program-cdbg-guide-to-national-objectives-and-eligible-activities-for-entitlement-communities/