Deluzio Announces $194,000 Federal Grant to Support New Homeowners in Western PA

CARNEGIE, PA – Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that $194,000 in NeighborWorks America Flexible Impact Grants have been awarded to NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania network sites headquartered in Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District. The grant will support efforts to help new homeowners, with the goal of lowering the cost of housing, building stronger and safer communities, and creating jobs.

“Housing is a ripoff for way too many people. So many who bust their butts at work still cannot afford a decent home,” said Congressman Deluzio. “This grant is about getting more housing options that don’t break the bank for families in Western PA. I’m proud to support efforts to invest in solid housing that folks can afford.” 

The funding was awarded by NeighborWorks America, a congressionally chartered nonprofit, that works to help millions of Americans secure and sustain affordable homes through counseling and education for first-time homebuyers, and downpayment assistance loans for these buyers. The funding came in three installments of $57,000, $50,000, and $87,000 through their Flexible Impacts Grants program. 

The Trump Administration’s efforts to freeze funding and pause federal grants has created significant uncertainty for grantees, varying by agency and program. As of now, the courts have paused many of these freezes. However, Congressman Deluzio will continue to monitor these developments and fight to make sure this congressionally-authorized funding continues going to projects that make life better for Western Pennsylvanians. If you are the recipient of a federal grant and have been notified that this funding is no longer available to you or are experiencing other issues accessing your lawfully appropriated funds, please share your concerns with Congressman Deluzio’s office at PA17Grants@mail.house.gov.   

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