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Northampton County is a dynamic region with vibrant businesses, strong neighborhoods and engaged citizens. 





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Watch this video below to explore free lead remediation for homes and home- based childcare businesses.


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CDBG Documents

2024-2028 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing - DRAFT

2024-2028 Consolidated Plan - DRAFT

FY2023 CAPER - DRAFT


RecoverY Act Plan Documents

Recovery Act Fund Original Plan

Recover Act Funding Addendum


2024 DCED Grant Schedule

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Celebrating 50 Years!

(Click Here for Info Sheet)

Application process Opens:  March 4, 2024

Application process Closes:  May 29, 2024 @ 4:00 PM

Contact:  Frank Brooks, fbrooks@norcopa.gov610-829-6311

Grow NORCO Grant Program 

(Click Here for Info Sheet)

Application process Opens: April 22, 2024

Application process Closes: May 31, 2024 @ 4:00 PM

Contact: Sarah Ortiz, sortiz@norcopa.gov610-829-6308

Hotel Tax Grant Program

(Click Here for Info Sheet)

Application process Opens: May 1, 2024

Application process Closes: July 10, 2024 @ 4:00 PM

Contact: Karen Collis, kcollis@norcopa.gov610-829-6314




1st Time Homebuyers Program

Click here for Program Brochure


Public Safety Grant Program 

(Click Here for Info Sheet)

Application process Opens: July 22, 2024

Application process Closes: August 30, 2024 @ 4:00 PM

Contact: Sarah Ortiz, sortiz@norcopa.gov610-829-6308

Affordable Housing Program (AHP) 

(Click Here for Info Sheet)

Application process Opens: (No Grant Round in 2024)

Application process Closes: (No Grant Round in 2024)

Contact: Sarah Ortiz, sortiz@norcopa.gov610-829-6308