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City of Reading Community Development Block Grant Program

Federal CDBG funds administered by Reading for community development, housing, infrastructure, and public service activities.

About this program

The City of Reading administers Community Development Block Grant funds from HUD for eligible activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents, address slum and blight, or meet urgent community needs. Nonprofits and community partners may apply through the city annual action plan process.

Eligibility

Eligible nonprofits, public agencies, and project sponsors serving low- and moderate-income Reading residents or CDBG-eligible neighborhoods.

Requirements

  • Apply through the city annual CDBG funding process
  • Document eligible CDBG activity, national objective, budget, and organizational capacity
  • Comply with federal procurement, environmental review, labor, reporting, and recordkeeping rules