Consolidated Plan Public Input


The Cumberland County community development office helps local towns, cities, and non-profit organizations fund housing, public works, and economic development projects. The money we use to fund those projects comes from the federal government’s Community Development Block Grant program.

How CDBG Works

What We're Currently Working On

Before we receive any CDBG money, the Department of Housing and Urban Development requires we show how the projects we would support with their funds address the needs of local people. The image below describes that process for figuring out where to spend the federal government's money. 

Consolidated Planning Process

Con Plan Process graphic

Why it's crucial we hear from you

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Our next five year plan is due at the beginning of 2022, and before we can plan how to spend money to address your needs, we need to understand exactly what those needs are

In order to figure out what needs fixing in Cumberland County, we'd usually visit as many towns as possible to listen to locals describe their problems. However, until the state lifts social distancing restrictions, we're not allowed to see anyone in person. So, until the world gets back to normal, we need you to tell us how we can be useful over the internet.

How Exactly You Can Help

We'd love to hear from you if you have personally experienced any of the following...

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...problems finding or maintaining affordable/public housing in Cumberland County

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...problems while experiencing homelessness in Cumberland County

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...trouble searching for a job or participating in a job training program in Cumberland County

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...managing or owning a business in Cumberland County

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...Trouble accessing high-speed internet at your home in Cumberland County

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...regularly used a community center or recreation area that is managed by a town or city in Cumberland County (such as a park, baseball field, or recreation center)

Usually, surveys are the easiest way for us to make sure tons of people can tell us exactly what they need. So: we've created one for you. If you're interested in providing us your thoughts, click on the link to our survey in to the next section of this webpage.

As we compile our plan over the next few months, we will be analyzing responses to that survey regularly. That means by diligently answering our questions, you’re ensuring we hear your opinion when we decide how to distribute millions of dollars to organizations across Cumberland County.

Any questions? Feel free to reach out to mstarr@gpcog.org.

Thank you for taking the time to participate in our project!!

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