What is the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)? The - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
What is the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)? The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that provides funds to communities
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See Section V of CDBG Program Manual
A low- or moderate-income person is defined in the statute as a member of a household having an annual income equal to or less than 80% of the median income as defined by HUD. The two pertinent median income limits for CDBG are as follows:
The median income changes annually, therefore, the household’s low- and moderate-income levels may also change. Every applicant must document the income levels of the potential beneficiaries of CDBG funding at the time of application submission to ensure that at least 44.6% of the beneficiaries’ for Area Benefit project and 51% of all other LMI classifications to meet HUD guidelines. Activities, which benefit low/mod income persons, may be classified as providing:
For income guidelines, see Appendix A of the CDBG Program Manual.
– Does the activity benefit LMI households, or remove blight, and – Is the applicant an eligible public or private non-profit
In order to qualify under the National Objective of slums/blight on an Area Basis, an activity must meet all of the following criteria:
and must meet the definition of a slum, blighted, deteriorated, or deteriorating area under state or local law.
improvements must be located throughout the area.
boundaries of the area and the conditions, which qualified the area under this
deterioration of the area. Potentially eligible activities include assistance to commercial or industrial businesses; public facilities and improvements; and code enforcement provided the assistance is designed to address one or more of the specific conditions which qualified the area.
In order to qualify under the National Objective of prevention or elimination
criteria:
physical decay at a specific location not incorporated in a slum or blighted area; and
preservation, or building rehabilitation to eliminate specific conditions detrimental to public health and safety. Potentially eligible activities under the objective to prevent or eliminate slums
historic preservation of a public facility; and demolition of a vacant, deteriorated, (non-historic) abandoned building.
In order to qualify an activity under the objective of meeting an Urgent Community Development Need, an activity must be designed to alleviate existing conditions in which the governing jurisdiction certifies all of the following:
critical within 18 months preceding certification. Activities meeting the urgent needs criteria involve emergency or disaster situations with substantial costs which
Examples of activities meeting the Urgent Community Development Need objective include ruptured sewer and water mains; damages resulting from major catastrophes;
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CDBG funds may be used for activities which include, but are not limited to:
and sewer facilities, streets, sidewalks, neighborhood centers, and the conversion of school buildings for eligible purposes;
resources; and
economic development and job creation/retention activities.
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National Objective Requirements Example of Data Sources Low/Mod Income Benefit
boundaries of the service area
the users
quarterly/annual reports on beneficiaries and users by income
incomes in the service area
Group information
all users of project/service Removal of Slum or Blight
designating area under state
buildings or public improvements must be deteriorated
boundaries of area
more of the deteriorated conditions
describing programs and comprehensive plans for improvements
inspection reports and a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
conditions report
building conditions and code violations
Urgent Need
condition poses serious threat to the health and welfare of the community
unable to finance project
funds are available
indicating no other source of funding is available
reports documenting a serious condition
applicant-designed activity to address the
See Section X of the CDBG Program Manual
Each Henry County CDBG sub-recipient must comply with the statutory, regulatory, and the County program requirements. Some of these requirements include:
requirements;
service for the CDBG-funded activity may occur, notification must be provided to the County in writing. Sub-recipient must await approval decision by the County prior to making actual changes in the project;
regulations, record keeping and submission schedules;
particular emphasis on expenditures and benefit to low- and moderate-income persons; and
project progress, and on the beneficiaries (individuals or households), indicating how they benefit from the activity funded by the grant.
HUD emphasizes the need for CDBG funds to be expended in an appropriate and timely manner. When funds are not expended within the contract period, CDBG policies permit the recapture and reallocation of funds from sub-recipients. The Board of Commissioners may recapture and reallocate unexpended funds to agencies and municipalities who are more aggressive and effective in the administration of their projects and services, and who consistently submit timely reporting and requests for reimbursement to the County. To avoid recapture of funds and to facilitate communication between the County and sub-recipients, in order to avoid project delays. Sub-recipients should:
the contractual agreement updating the County on project or program status, to include the number of low- and moderate-income individuals benefiting from the CDBG-funded activities; and
It is every applicant’s responsibility to check the website periodically for application updates.
categories to include Public Service, Public Facility/ Infrastructure Improvements and Rehabilitation and Preservation. Refer to the Program Manual for list of eligible activities for each CDBG funding category.
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separate paper must be labeled and numbered to correspond to the appropriate section in the application package. Attach the narrative and description pages behind the application package page that they are responding to.
will not be accepted. Applications will be date and time stamped upon receipt. Applications should be delivered or mailed to the CDBG Program located in the Henry County Administration Building at 140 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253. E-mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.