2010-2011 (Year XXXVI) Action Plan
Five-Year Consolidated Plan for 2010-2014
Lower Merion Township is preparing the Five Year Consolidated Plan for 2010 to 2014 and the Action Plan for fund year 2010. Applications are available for funding through the 2010-2011 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the CDBG Program, provides funding for a variety of activities that create viable urban neighborhoods, decent housing, suitable living environments and economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income residents of the Township. These activities include:
- rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes
- affordable housing activities
- rehabilitation of community facilities
- public service activities
- removal of architectural barriers
- historic preservation
- curbing and sidewalk improvements
- planning studies
In order to be considered for funding, a project must accomplish one or more of the CDBG National Objectives and be eligible for funding as set forth in federal regulations. Local non-profit and governmental agencies may apply to the Township for funding. Anyone interested in receiving an application should contact Kathryn Morris at the Community Development Division of the Building and Planning Department at (610) 645-6271. The deadline for application submission is Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
Public Hearings will occur on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 and Wednesday,
April 14th, 2010 in the Township’s Board Room at approximately 6:00 p.m. for Citizen Participation regarding the CDBG Program funding allocations in the Annual Action Plan process and comments on the Township’s 2010-2014 CDBG Consolidated Plan.