The City of Abilene is accepting applications for its Neighborhood Services (NS) annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs.
Donor Name: City of Abilene
State: Texas
City: Abilene
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/10/2023
Details:
The Neighborhood Services Division is responsible for administering two federal grants:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
- Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
Purpose
- CDBG Program
- The primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is the development of viable urban communities. This is to be accomplished by providing decent housing and 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.
- Therefore, to receive consideration for CDBG funding as a sub-recipient, an applicant must satisfy one of the three National Objectives:
- Benefit to low- and moderate-income families;
- Aid in the prevention of slums or blight;
- Meet an urgent need.
- HOME Program
- HOME was enacted under Title II (42 USC 12701-12839) of the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act (Pub. L. 101-625, approved November 28, 1990). An applicant for HOME funds must use the funds to meet one of the objectives of the HOME program. The objectives of the HOME program are:
- To expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing;
- To strengthen the abilities of state and local governments to provide housing;
- To assure that federal housing services, financing, and other investments are provided to state and local governments in a coordinated, supportive fashion;
- To expand the capacity of nonprofit community-based housing development organizations.
- HOME was enacted under Title II (42 USC 12701-12839) of the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act (Pub. L. 101-625, approved November 28, 1990). An applicant for HOME funds must use the funds to meet one of the objectives of the HOME program. The objectives of the HOME program are:
Grant Priorities
- Housing Needs
- Goal: Low- to moderate-income citizens will have access to safe, decent and affordable housing
- Objectives:
- Maintain, rehabilitate and improve existing single-family housing units, including emergency repairs;
- Increase the availability, financial accessibility and support for affordable home ownership opportunities;
- Increase the availability, financial accessibility and support of affordable and subsidized rental units;
- Support the expansion of education and enforcement of safety codes and/or services to improve conditions of housing through demolition through the removal of slum/blight;
- Increase the availability, financial accessibility and support for handicap accessible/disabled, senior housing;
- Educate renters and landlords on all aspects of fair housing practices to include, but not limited to, property maintenance and environmental hazards.
- Community Service (Public Service)
- Goal: Improve the quality of programs and facilities for health and safety, information, transportation and recreation services
- Objectives:
- Support the expansion of comprehensive affordable health/dental, substance abuse, and mental health services;
- Provide and expand social and recreational services and facilities including but not limited to, youth, seniors and individuals with disabilities;
- Expand crime prevention strategies, law enforcement services, code enforcement, and domestic violence/child abuse services;
- Support maintenance, enhancement and expansion of quality childcare;
- Support maintenance, enhancement, and expansion of transportation services;
- Support maintenance, enhancement, and expansion of meals/food pantry services.
- Economic Development
- Goal: Enhance the economic well-being of all citizens
- Objectives:
- Support maintenance, enhancement and expansion of technical assistance to small businesses;
- Support the development of a micro loan/grant program for small business development;
- Support the development of job skills training for youth, workforce development and job creation.
- Community and Public Facilities
- Goal: Enhance the physical environment of Abilene
- Objectives:
- Provide and maintain adequate public and community facilities, recreational facilities and infrastructure especially in low- to moderate income (LMI) areas, including green spaces;
- Provide and maintain adequate transportation facilities and enhance pedestrian, bike, and traffic safety
- Public Improvement and Public Infrastructure
- Goal: Enhance the physical infrastructure of Abilene
- Objectives:
- Support maintenance, enhancement and expansion of streets, sidewalks, and drainage, water and sewer connections.
- Homeless Services
- Goal: Prevent and Reduce Homelessness
- Objectives:
- Support mental health/supportive services;
- Support homeless prevention and emergency assistance services;
- Provide and maintain homeless facilities, transitional housing facilities, emergency housing, domestic violence shelters, unaccompanied youth and ex-offenders.
For more information, visit City of Abilene.