2018 CDBG Proposals

Non-Social Service Proposals      
Agency Project Description Funding Request  
Town of Amherst
Funds for a consultant to update the Town's ADA self-evaluations and Transition Plan
 $        60,000.00
 
Town of Amherst Phase II East Hadley Road Pedestrian Improvements - new multiuse path 
 $        500,000.00 Available Budget
  Sub-Total  $        560,000.00  $       536,250.00     




Social Service Proposals      
Agency Project Description Funding Request  
Amherst Survival Center
Food Pantry program with expanded monthly distribution, Kids Boost Program and year round fresh produce
 $          65,000.00
 
Family Outreach of Amherst
Community Housing Support Program to help prevent homelessness and stabilize housing
 $        50,000.00
 
Amherst Community Connections
One Stop Resource Center to provide case management and advocacy to help homeless or housing challenged individuals
 $          50,000.00  
Amherst Boys & Girls Club
Expand youth development activities during out of school hours and build out of new facility
 $          45,000.00  
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County
Youth mentoring in partnership with ARPS Family Center
 $          40,000.00  
The Literacy Project
Free adult literacy classes and college and job readiness skill building and advising
 $          30,000.00  
Center for New Americans
Immigrant Education, Career, and Support Services to help attain economic self-sufficiency
 $          20,000.00 Available Budget
  Sub-Total  $        300,000.00
 $          165,000.00