Federal grants to Bensalem Township
Bensalem Township in Bensalem, Pennsylvania received $3.8 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 8 awards. Its largest program was Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, with $2.5 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $1.6 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$3.8 million
- Awards8
- Awarded in FY 2025$1.6 million
- Largest award$1.1 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 2 | $926,285 |
| FY 2022 | 0 | $0 |
| FY 2023 | 1 | $382,455 |
| FY 2024 | 3 | $930,736 |
| FY 2025 | 2 | $1.6 million |
Programs that fund Bensalem Township
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 6 | $2.5 million |
| Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Assistance to Firefighters Grant | 1 | $132,727 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 6 | $2.5 million |
| Department of Homeland Security | 2 | $1.3 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER) | Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) | September 25, 2025 | $1.1 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | December 16, 2020 | $545,203 |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 23, 2025 | $426,178 |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 23, 2024 | $409,121 |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | November 6, 2023 | $388,888 |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | November 15, 2022 | $382,455 |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 18, 2021 | $381,135 |
| Assistance to firefighters grants | Assistance to Firefighters Grant | July 11, 2024 | $132,727 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Bensalem Township get?
$3.8 million in 8 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Bensalem Township the most?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, with $2.5 million in 6 awards. The Department of Homeland Security follow.
What is Bensalem Township's largest federal grant?
$1.1 million under Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER), with its first action in the period on September 25, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Bensalem Township?
Its largest are Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) and Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
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