SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton has opened applications for its portion of 2025 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The total amount of available funds to be awarded this year is $2,619,353. Applications are open until Sun., March 15, 2026. You can apply online through OpenGov at ScrantonPA.Gov/CDBG
“The City’s public service funding is critical to local organizations that need additional support to provide essential resources here in Scranton,” Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti said.
CDBG funds can be used for a wide range of activities aimed at improving housing, living environments, and economic development opportunities. The primary goal of CDBG program is to enhance community development by providing flexible funding that addresses the unique needs of local communities. At least 70% of CDBG Funds must be used to benefit low-and moderate-income persons, ensuring the program focuses on those who need it most.
Eligible uses of CDBG funds includes:
- Housing rehabilitation;
- Public facilities and infrastructure;
- Economic development; and
- Social services and public services:15% of the allocated CDBG funds must assist with an eligible social service/public service.
All social service and public services applicants must be a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(23). Programs may be funded in part or in full based on available funds. All funds must be used by December 31, 2027.
Applications are open now. Interested groups can contact City of Scranton Community Development Manager Liza Carroll at lcarroll@scrantonpa.gov.
ABOUT THE CITY OF SCRANTON: Incorporated in 1866, the City of Scranton has a population of approximately 76,000 residents and is the sixth-largest municipality in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Scranton City Hall is located at 340 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, PA 18503. Residents requiring services should visit www.scrantonpa.gov.
ABOUT MAYOR PAIGE G. COGNETTI: Paige G. Cognetti was sworn in as the 36th Mayor of Scranton in January 2020 and took her third Oath of Office in January 2026. Her administration is focused on driving economic growth, upgrading infrastructure, ensuring public safety, fostering government transparency and efficiency, and improving residents’ overall quality of life.
Scranton Accepting Applications for CDBG Programming | PDF
Last modified: March 3, 2026
