2017 Recommended Proposals

Non-Social Service Proposals    
Agency Project Description Funding Request Recommended Budget
Valley CDC Planning activity for site identification, assessment and pre-development work for supportive SRO housing  $               50,703.00  $                     50,703.00
Amherst Housing Authority Watson Farms site improvements - paving of sidewalks, parking and driveway  $             137,591.00  $                   137,591.00
Town of Amherst East Hadley Road Pedestrian Improvements - new multiuse path   $             500,000.00  $                   347,956.00
  Sub-Total  $            688,294.00  $                  536,250.00
   
Social Service Proposals    
Agency Project Description Funding Request Recommended Budget
Amherst Survival Center Food Pantry program with expanded monthly distribution, Kids Boost Program and year round fresh produce  $               55,000.00  $                     55,000.00
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County Youth mentoring in partnership with ARPS Family Center  $               40,000.00  $                     37,000.00
Family Outreach of Amherst Strive to Thrive - Continued support for families to prevent cycle of crisis  $               40,000.00  $                     37,000.00
Center for New Americans Immigrant Education and Resources - adult education and career advising  $               18,000.00  $                     18,000.00
The Literacy Project Free adult literacy classes and job readiness skill building and advising  $               18,000.00  $                     18,000.00
Amherst Boys & Girls Club Expand youth development activities during out of school hours  $               40,000.00  
Amherst Community Connections One Stop Resource Center - helps homeless or housing challenged individuals  $               50,000.00  
  Sub-Total  $            261,000.00  $                  165,000.00