The Town of Amherst is eligible to apply to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) as a 2025 Mini-Entitlement community to receive HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for eligible activities that provide benefit to low- and moderate- income households living in Amherst; defined as earnings below 80% of the area median income. The Town is eligible to apply for up to $850,000 in funding, including non-social service activities.
The CDBG Advisory Committee encourages applicants to contact Town staff prior to submission of applications to discuss eligibility requirements. All activities must be completed in 18 months (October 1, 2025 – March 30, 2027).
After holding a public hearing on November 18, 2024 to receive input on the Community
Priorities, the CDBG Advisory Committee determined that the non-social service priorities for 2025 are:
To continue meeting the goals of the community’s Master Plan, Community Development Strategy, and Community Priorities by focusing efforts on target areas (areas in which 51% or more of residents are low- and moderate-income) including the Town Center, East Amherst Village Center, and the East Hadley Road/Pomeroy Village Center.
Community priorities for social services are to maintain a balanced approach among:
household (family and individual) stabilization;
support services for those experiencing homelessness;
youth development;
services that help develop economic self-sufficiency (adult education & job training);
food and nutrition programs;
low-cost accessible comprehensive health services/insurance navigation;
support services for seniors; and
transportation services.
Proposal Submission Deadline:
All proposals must be received by MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025 AT 12:00 P.M.
Proposals received after the deadline will be rejected.
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