2019 Recommended CDBG Proposals

Non-Social Service Proposals



AgencyProject DescriptionFunding RequestRecommended Budget
Town of AmherstPhase III East Hadley Road multi-use path $             250,000.00$225,000.00
Town of AmherstMill Lane to Groff Park multi-use path $             225,000.00$0.00
Amherst Housing AuthorityWatson Farms Siding Replacement Project $             211,628.00$111,250.00
Valley CDCPre-development costs for 28 units of affordable housing $             200,000.00$200,000.00Available Budget

Sub-Total $            886,628.00 $           536,250.00$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$0.00
Amherst Survival CenterFood Pantry program with expanded monthly distribution, Kids Boost Program and year round fresh produce $               55,000.00$45,375.00
Amherst Community ConnectionsOne Stop Resource Center to provide case management and advocacy to help homeless or housing challenged individuals $               50,000.00$0.00
Family Outreach of AmherstCommunity Housing Support Program to help prevent homelessness and stabilize housing $               50,000.00$41,250.00
Amherst Boys & Girls ClubExpand youth development activities during out of school hours for ages 6-18 $               40,000.00$0.00
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire CountyYouth mentoring in partnership with ARPS Family Center $               40,000.00$33,000.00
The Literacy ProjectPassport to Success: Free adult literacy classes and college and job readiness skill building and advising $               30,000.00$24,750.00
Center for New AmericansEconomic Self-sufficiency for Immigrants and Refugees through Education, Career, and Support Services $               25,000.00$20,625.00Available Budget

Sub-Total $            350,000.00 $           165,000.00$165,000.00





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