Gov. Wolf Announces $4 million in Community Development Block Grant-CARES Act Funding for NEPA

Governor Tom Wolf has announced $4 million in Community Development Block Grant-CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funding to support communities and their residents in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

NEPA Alliance through the Partnership for Regional Economic Performance (Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill, and Wayne counties) will be providing grants of up to $50,000 for small businesses and up to $15,000 for microenterprises (small businesses that employ few people) located in one of those 7 counties that have been severely impacted due to COVID-19. NEPA Alliance anticipates approximately 150 jobs will be retained or created.

Applications will be reviewed and granted on a first come, first served basis until funds are depleted. There is no cost to apply for this grant.

The University of Scranton and Wilkes University Small Business Development Centers are assisting with the application process by offering individual guidance. If you are not already working with an SBDC consultant, please register with the SBDC to receive services.