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CDBG Documents
2024-2028 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing - DRAFT
2024-2028 Five Year Consolidated Plan
RecoverY Act Plan Documents
Recovery Act Fund Original Plan
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Application process Opens: March 3, 2026
Application process Closes: May 21, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
Contact: Frank Brooks, fbrooks@norcopa.gov, 610-829-6311
Grow NORCO Grant Program
Application process Opens: April 20, 2026
Application process Closes: May 29, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
Contact: Sarah Ortiz, sortiz@norcopa.gov, 610-829-6308
Hotel Tax Grant Program
Application process Opens: May 4, 2026
Application process Closes: July 10, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
Contact: Serena Davis, sdavis@norcopa.gov, 610-829-6314
Public Safety Grant Program
Application process Opens: July 20, 2026
Application process Closes: August 28, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
Contact: Sarah Ortiz, sortiz@norcopa.gov, 610-829-6308
Affordable Housing Program (AHP)
No Grant Round in 2026
Contact: Sarah Ortiz, sortiz@norcopa.gov, 610-829-6308
1st Time Homebuyers Program
Click here for Program Brochure






