The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides funds to develop, enhance and preserve viable urban communities. This is accomplished by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities. While the benefits of such activities can be derived by virtually any citizen of the City, either directly or indirectly, the focus of the program is principally for low and moderate income persons.
Eligibility Criteria of Projects
All activities selected for funding under the CDBG program must meet one or more of the following statutory national objectives:
Benefit low to moderate income persons,
Aid in the prevention or elimination of slum or blight, or
Meet other community development needs having specific urgency. (HUD is required by statute to make specific judgment on all activities claimed as “having a specific urgency.”)
Eligible Activities
Eligible activities include but are not limited to the following:
