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. 

Overview

Our three county commissioners are the final approval authority for the block grants.

Chief Elected Officials are as follows:

Greene County Commissioner: 
Jared Edgreen, Chairman
Section 504 Officer: 
Jeremy Kelly, Chief Clerk
Community Development Block Grant Program:
Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services
Community Development Block Grant Program Administrator:
Connie Bloom, Director
Nicole Mickens, Director

Integrated Disbursement & Informational System Administrator:
Rich Davis, Accounts Payable Specialist

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 $1,000,000 minimum for project cost.

Contact Information

Greene County Office Building
93 East High Street, second floor.
Suite 215
Waynesburg, PA 15370
Hours of Operation: M-F, 8:30AM to 4:30 PM

Department Contacts:

Nikki Mickens
Executive Director
Connie Bloom
Director

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 Management

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application is submitted to the Department of Community and Economic (DCED) on behalf of and in cooperation with Cumberland Township, Franklin Township and Waynesburg Borough and one other municipality. Cumberland Township, Franklin Township and Waynesburg Borough receive an allocation directly and are therefore referred to as an entitlement municipality. The remaining funds are allocated to an eligible project within another township referred to a non-entitlement. The Board of Supervisors or Borough Council select the project and their Chief Elected Official approves for submission then the ultimate decision is made by the Board of Greene County Commissioners.
Our three county commissioners are the final approval authority for the block grants. 
Chief Elected Officials are as follows: 
Greene County Commissioners: jared Edgreen Chairman 
Section 504 Officer: Jeremy Kelly, Chief Clerk
Fair Housing Officer: Summit Legal Aid
Community Development Block Grant Program Administrator: 
Connie Bloom, Director
Nikki Mickens, Director
Labor Standards Officer: Jeremy Kelly, Chief Clerk
Integrated Disbursement & Information System Administrator: Rich Davis, Accounts Payable Specialist 

Fair Housing

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

NEWS

Greene County will submit the FY2026 Applciation For CDBG Funding on behalf of itself, Cumberland Township, Franklin Topwnship, and Waynesburg Borough for the following projects:
 

                                                                      Projects for FY 2026

COMMUNITY PROJECT BUDGET
     
County County Wide Housing Rehab $183,054
                          Administration $40,182
     
Cumberland Township Housing Rehab - Sewer Laterals $ 97,882
  Administration  $21,486
     
Franklin Township Barton Hollow Road Water Line Project $103,880
  Administration $22,802
     
Waynesburg Borough Sewer Lining $76,700
   Administration  $16,836
     
Total Grant Request   $562,822

If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at 724-852-5300 or email cdbg@greenecountypa.gov

 

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