Federal grants to County of Berks
County of Berks in Reading, Pennsylvania received $20.2 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 20 awards. Its largest program was Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, with $13.2 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $6.2 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$20.2 million
- Awards20
- Awarded in FY 2025$6.2 million
- Largest award$2.4 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 5 | $7.2 million |
| FY 2022 | 4 | $3.2 million |
| FY 2023 | 4 | $3.3 million |
| FY 2024 | 1 | $324,850 |
| FY 2025 | 7 | $6.2 million |
Programs that fund County of Berks
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 6 | $13.2 million |
| Home Investment Partnerships Program | 6 | $5.6 million |
| Emergency Solutions Grant Program | 5 | $1.0 million |
| Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) | 1 | $324,850 |
| State Criminal Alien Assistance Program | 2 | $103,674 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 17 | $19.8 million |
| Department of Energy | 1 | $324,850 |
| Department of Justice | 2 | $103,674 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 6, 2021 | $2.4 million |
| 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 19, 2023 | $2.4 million |
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 20, 2021 | $2.3 million |
| 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, 2024 | $2.3 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 9, 2022 | $2.3 million |
| 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 24, 2025 | $2.2 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | December 2, 2020 | $1.7 million |
| Purpose: the home investment partnerships program (HOME) provides need-based formula grants to states and local governments that are used to fund activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-inc | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 19, 2023 | $720,573 |
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 12, 2022 | $706,039 |
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | August 6, 2021 | $633,708 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does County of Berks get?
$20.2 million in 20 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives County of Berks the most?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, with $19.8 million in 17 awards. The Department of Energy and the Department of Justice follow.
What is County of Berks's largest federal grant?
$2.4 million under Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, with its first action in the period on August 6, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund County of Berks?
Its largest are Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, Home Investment Partnerships Program and Emergency Solutions Grant Program.
Other grant recipients in Reading
- Reading Housing Authority
- Berks County Intermediate Unit 14
- City of Reading
- Reading Area Community College
- Berks Community Health Center
- Alvernia University
- Albright College
- Berks Counseling Center Inc
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