Citing Rise In Homlessness, Montco Looks To Fund Community Projects

NORRISTOWN, PA — Grants for homeless services, housing development, community development, and more are now available through Montgomery County, officials announced this week. It comes as officials point to an increase in homelessness in the wake of both the pandemic and the ensuing historic inflation rate.

Officials said grants were being accepted for projects like emergency shelters, home rehabilitiation, economic development, and bridge assistance.

"With the rise in homelessness, the shortage of affordable housing, and the recent reduction of COVID relief funds, I encourage all eligible nonprofits, municipalities, and developers to learn more about these funding opportunities," Montgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence said in a statement.

The Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services and the Office of Housing and Community Development are running the grant programs.

Applications are available online. The deadline is April 10 at 4:30 p.m.

Fair Housing training is strongly recommended. Registration for municipalities and housing developersis here, and here for nonprofits.