2019 CDBG Proposals

Non-Social Service Proposals


AgencyProject DescriptionFunding Request
Town of AmherstPhase III East Hadley Road multi-use path $             250,000.00
Town of AmherstMill Lane to Groff Park multi-use path $             225,000.00
Amherst Housing AuthorityWatson Farms Siding Replacement Project $             211,628.00
Valley CDCPre-development costs for 28 units of affordable housing $             200,000.00Available Budget

Sub-Total $            886,628.00 $           536,250.00




Social Service Proposals


AgencyProject DescriptionFunding Request
Craig's Doors--A Home Association, Inc.Case management at Emergency Shelter and Resource Center $               60,000.00
Amherst Survival CenterFood Pantry program with expanded monthly distribution, Kids Boost Program and year round fresh produce $               55,000.00
Amherst Community ConnectionsOne Stop Resource Center to provide case management and advocacy to help homeless or housing challenged individuals $               50,000.00
Family Outreach of AmherstCommunity Housing Support Program to help prevent homelessness and stabilize housing $               50,000.00
Amherst Boys & Girls ClubExpand youth development activities during out of school hours for ages 6-18 $               40,000.00
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire CountyYouth mentoring in partnership with ARPS Family Center $               40,000.00
The Literacy ProjectPassport to Success: Free adult literacy classes and college and job readiness skill building and advising $               30,000.00
Center for New AmericansEconomic Self-sufficiency for Immigrants and Refugees through Education, Career, and Support Services $               25,000.00Available Budget

Sub-Total $            350,000.00 $           165,000.00




Grant Administration--capped at 15% of grant application
 $           123,750.00