The Department of Community and Economic Development announced this week the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development is making available $2.5 million in Community Development Block Grants for disaster recovery activities related to severe storms and hurricanes that hit Pennsylvania in 2003 and 2004.

The deadline for local governments to submit applications is April 4.

Grants of from $100,000 to $500,000 will be available to local governments for a variety of purposes including relocating homes and businesses from floodplains, debris removal not previously covered, demolition of structures and other purposes.

For details and contact information see the PA Bulletin Notice published on March 5.

3/4/2005