ASSISTANCE

Technical assistance in preparing a proposal application is available. Please call
(412) 350-1042 or
(412) 350-1081
or write
ACED
425 Sixth Avenue
Suite 800
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Allegheny County and CDBG - Celebrating 35 Years of Partnership

Allegheny County, through the Department of Economic Development, is soliciting proposals for eligible economic development, municipal development, and housing and human services projects and programs for its Year 36 (March 1, 2010 – February 28, 2011) Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), funded by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.

CDBG Year 37 Proposal Timetable

Pre-applications: Deadline — May 31, 2010

Agencies planning to apply for municipal development funds such as sewer and water improvements, public improvements, recreation, demolition, commercial revitalization and removal of architectural barriers for curbs, sidewalks, ramps, municipal buildings and parks activities must submit both a Pre-application and a full application. Pre-applications provide verification of project eligibility and service area prior to submission of a full application.

CDBG Pre-application

Applications: Deadline — July 30, 2010

Full applications are required for all municipal development, economic development, and housing and human services activities. If your municipality is a COG member, submit your applications through your local COG office. All other applications should be submitted directly to the Department of Economic Development.

CDBG Year 37 Application

Slums & Blight Supplemental Package

CDBG Materials Only Acquisition Guidelines

CDBG Project Criteria Guidelines

CDBG Project Service Area Guidelines

Outcome Performance Measurement System

HUD requires recipients of federal funding to assess the outcomes of the program in question. In 2006, Allegheny County employed a new Performance Measurement System to establish and track measurable goals and objectives for the CDBG, HOME, ADDI and ESG programs. All approved applicants are required to comply with the Performance Measurement System. Download CPD Performance Measurement System Document for more information.

CDP Outcome Performance Measurement System

Where can proposal forms be obtained?

Agencies applying for CDBG funds may obtain Pre-applications and/or full applications by clicking on the appropriate links above or by calling or writing to:
Allegheny County Department of Economic Development
425 Sixth Avenue - Suite 800
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Telephone: (412) 350-1042 or (412) 350-1081

Low/Moderate Income Census Data

Below is the 2006-2008 American Community Survey data for Allegheny County from the US Census Bureau.

American Community Survey Data

Census Disabled Information

The 2005 Census Disabled Information by Municipality is the population and race of each disabled person in every municipality in Allegheny County. This information is required when filling out a pre-application or application for CDBG funding to remove architectural barriers and other ADA related projects.

2005 Disabled Information by Municipality

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