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CDBG accepting new requests; hearing on March 30

By Brian D. Stockman Staff Writer

RIDGWAY - The Elk County Planning Department, on behalf of the Elk County Board of Commissioners, is now accepting proposals for the 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

Funding is received through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and requires that at least 70% of the allocation be used to benefit Section 8 low/moderate income (LMI) persons. If your organization is interested in submitting a request, please get in touch with Becki Taylor, CDBG coordinator, at (814) 776-5335 for more information.

Elk County will hold a public hearing on March 30, at 3 p.m., at the Elk County Courthouse Annex Building, 300 Center Street, in Ridgway, in Conference Room #1. This meeting aims to discuss and receive comments on modifications to Elk County's CDB for fiscal year 2020.

The proposed program modifications are: Remove Guardian Angel Shoe Voucher Program, remove Guardian Angel PPE and Supplies Program, and reallocate funds to the Christian Food Bank. There will be no displacement with the proposed project.

All projects benefit HUD-identified Limited Clientele and low to low-moderate-income persons. The County of Elk does not discriminate in regards to race, color, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, religion, familial status, handicap, age, ancestry, and use of a guide or support animals because of blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals.

This meeting will be accessible to individu

als with disabilities and those with Limited English Proficiency. If you wish to attend and require special accommodations, please inform the Elk County Planning Department office 72 hours in advance. Public comment will be accepted until April 10, at 4 p.m. at the Elk County Planning Department, 300 Center Street in Ridgway (814) 776-5335.

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