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Residents’ input sought for Scranton’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan through HUD

The City of Scranton’s (COS) Office of Economic and Community Development (OECD) is in the process of gathering information to complete...

May 7, 2025

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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) | Memo to Council

The City of Scranton received $68.7 million from the federal economic stimulus bill known as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) In...

May 2, 2025

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City of Scranton Plants Trees at Scranton High Through $37,500 TreePennsylvania Grant

SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti joined Scranton School District leaders to plant 10 trees at Scranton High School, 63 Mike...

April 14, 2025

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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update | Memo to Council

The City of Scranton received $68.7 million from the federal economic stimulus bill known as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) In...

February 7, 2025

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Scranton Provides $10,000 to Lackawanna Food Policy Council Fund

The City of Scranton will provide $10,000 from its 2024 budget to the Lackawanna Food Policy Council (FPC) Fund to help improve...

December 23, 2024

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Scranton Accepting Applications for HOME Program Funding

The City of Scranton has opened applications for its portion of 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment...

November 27, 2024

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Scranton Accepting Applications for CDBG Public Service Grants

The City of Scranton has opened applications for its portion of 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community...

October 1, 2024

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Connell Park Receives $531,086 in Grant Funding

The City of Scranton will receive a total of $531,086 from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for...

September 26, 2024

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Scranton Awards Nearly $350,000 in ARPA Grants for Local Arts Groups

The City of Scranton awarded a total of $346,417 in grants for 19 visual and performing artists and arts organizations on Tuesday, Sept....

September 18, 2024

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Memo to Council: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update

TIMELINE Individual funding guidance is available for each grant along with information and instructions posted on the City website at...

September 3, 2024

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