MentoringProgramBBBSErrSignature (2)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20410 www.hud.gov espanol.hud.gov Environmental Review
for Activity/Project that is Exempt or
Categorically Excluded Not Subject to Section 58.5
Pursuant to 24 CFR 58.34(a) and 58.35(b)
Project Information
Project Name: Mentoring-Program-BBBS
HEROS Number:
900000010184823
State / Local Identifier:
Project Location: 332 Birnie Ave, Springfield, MA 01107
Additional Location Information:
The mentors and mentees meet throughout Northampton.
Level of Environmental Review Determination
Activity / Project is Exempt per 24 CFR 58.34(a):
58.34(a)(4)
Funding Information
Estimated Total HUD Funded Amount:
$12,000.00
Description of the Proposed Project [24 CFR 50.12 & 58.32; 40 CFR 1508.25]:
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County (BBBSHC) Northampton Mentoring Program will create and
support quality mentoring relationships for low-income children in Northampton. Their case management
staff work with local schools and service agencies to obtain referrals for children in need of our services. They
conduct thorough intakes with children and families, and recruit, screen, and train volunteers. Matches are
made according to numerous compatibility factors, and each potential match is reviewed by both the case
manager and program supervisor, and is first approved by parent/guardians, Bigs, and Littles. Once a match
is made the case manager maintains ongoing contact with each party involved to ensure that the match is
successful and that any challenging issues are addressed. Mentors and mentees meet 2-4 times per month
for at least one year.
Grant Number HUD Program Program Name
B-19-MC-25-0027 Community Planning and
Development (CPD) Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
(Entitlement)
Mentoring-Program-BBBS Springfield, MA 900000010184823
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Estimated Total Project Cost [24 CFR 58.2 (a) (5)]: $64,800.00
Mitigation Measures and Conditions [CFR 1505.2(c)]:
Summarized below are all mitigation measures adopted by the Responsible Entity to reduce, avoid or
eliminate adverse environmental impacts and to avoid non-compliance or non-conformance with the
above-listed authorities and factors. These measures/conditions must be incorporated into project
contracts, development agreements and other relevant documents. The staff responsible for
implementing and monitoring mitigation measures should be clearly identified in the mitigation plan.
Law,
Authority, or
Factor
Mitigation Measure or Condition Comments on
Completed Measures
Complete
Preparer Signature: __________________________________________ Date: __________________
Name / Title/ Organization: Keith Benoit / / NORTHAMPTON
Responsible Entity Agency Official Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____________
Name/ Title: __________________________________ _____________________________________
This original, signed document and related supporting material must be retained on file by the
Responsible Entity in an Environment Review Record (ERR) for the activity / project (ref: 24 CFR Part
58.38) and in accordance with recordkeeping requirements for the HUD program(s).
April 12, 2021
Mayor David J. Narkewicz