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Community and Economic Development, 610-782-3565

Lehigh County’s Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) focuses on enhancing the quality of life of our communities by concentrating on the revitalization of our cities and boroughs, spurring economic growth, and supporting regional partnerships among our municipalities.

The department’s grant programs have supported high priority projects of the County’s twenty-five municipalities, aimed at enriching their economic viability by upgrading aging infrastructure, supporting improvements within the downtowns, and assisting agencies focused on providing safe, affordable and sustainable housing.

     

Department Contacts

Frank Kane - Director

Phone: 610-782-3304

Fax: 610-871-2755

frankkane@lehighcounty.org

Laurie Moyer - Grants Management Specialist/ Fair Housing Officer

Phone: 610-871-1964

lauriemoyer@lehighcounty.org

Virginia Haas - Community Revitalization & Development Manager

Phone: 610-782-3809

virginiahaas@lehighcounty.org

George M. Samuelson - Grants & Projects Manager

Phone: 610-782-3855

georgesamuelson@lehighcounty.org

Kimberly T. Smith - Grants Administrator

Phone: 610-782-3566

kimsmith@lehighcounty.org

For general questions about the department and programs contact:

Cyndi King- Executive Assistant

Phone: 610-782-3565

cyndiking@lehighcounty.org

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RFPs - PREVENTION OF HOMELESSNESS, YOUTH VIOLENCE, & RE-ENTRY SERVICES

The County of Lehigh, Department of Community and Economic Development, is requesting proposals from qualified non-profit organizations which provide programs to Lehigh County residents which prevent homelessness,  provide programs to persons reentering the community at the end of incarceration, and programs to prevent youth violence in our communities and schools.

Link to the Request for Proposal (RFP) information

Contact Virginia Haas, Community Revitalization and Development Manager, virginiahaas@lehighcounty.org, or 610-782-3809 for more information.  Proposals must be submitted by Friday, May 23, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. to LCCommDev@lehighcounty.org

     

WHAT'S SO COOL ABOUT MANUFACTURING 7TH ANNUAL STATEWIDE AWARD WINNERS

This year’s award winners are as follows: 

First Place: Lower Macungie Middle School featuring Crayola (Lehigh Valley contest) 

Second Place: Ephrata Middle School featuring High Steel Service Center (South Central contest) 

Third Place (Tie) Nazareth Area Middle School featuring Freshpet, Inc. (Lehigh Valley contest) 

Third Place (Tie) Somerset Area Junior High School featuring Four Guys Fire Trucks (Pittsburgh East contest) 

     

WHAT'S SO COOL ABOUT MANUFACTURING "BEST OF PA" NOMINEES - CLICK PIC TO VIEW CLIPS

     

PA C-PACE Property Assessed Clean Energy for Lehigh County

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FINANCE YOUR COMMERICAL PROJECT WITH C-PACE

Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) is a financing tool that enables building owners to obtain low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency, water conservation, and renewable energy projects.  Benefits of financing through C-PACE include up to 100% financing and terms of up to 30 years to match project payback periods.

ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH C-PACE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The following types of improvements are eligible for commercial properties using C-PACE financing in Pennsylvania:

  • Energy Efficient Equipment Installation (HVAC, boilers, lighting, etc.)
  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Energy Storage
  • Water Conservation Features

              TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LEHIGH COUNTY'S PROGRAM, VISIT THE WEBSITE:                                          WWW.LEHIGHCPACE.ORG

Questions?  Contact Sustainable Energy Fund at 610-264-4440 or CPACE@THESEF.ORG