Publish date: January 27, 2026
The County of Salem will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00 pm, in Chambers at the Salem County Government Offices, 110 Fifth Street, Salem, NJ, 08079.
The purpose of this hearing is as follows: (1) to explain federal and state guidelines; (2) to review eligible and proposed program activities; (3) to consider proposals for an application under the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program; and (4) to receive citizen comments and recommendations.
Total Funds Available: $1,500,000
At least 70 percent of the funds available must be used for activities that primarily benefit people of low and moderate income. None of the funds requested will result in the displacement or relocation of people.
Eligible activities include:
- Acquisition of real property;
- Acquisition, construction, or installation of public facilities;
- Code enforcement in deteriorated or deteriorating areas;
- Clearance, demolition and rehabilitation of buildings;
- Special projects to remove architectural barriers which restrict accessibility of the elderly and handicapped;
- Provision of public services;
- Activities necessary to develop:
– A comprehensive community development plan; and
– Policy planning management capacity to enable the recipient to more effectively administer the program; - Payment of reasonable administrative costs; and
- Activities carried out by public or private non-profit organizations.
The County of Salem is proposing a project for County-wide Housing Rehabilitation. The County will seek an estimated $400,000 in Small Cities CDBG Program funds for this project
All citizens are encouraged to attend and offer comments at the public hearing or by writing to the County of Salem, 110 Fifth Street, Salem, NJ 08079, Attention: Administrator within ten (10) days following the public hearing. Written comments may also be sent to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Grant Development & Contract Administration Unit, P.O. Box 811, Trenton, NJ 08625-0811.