Union County invites all eligible applicants to submit their projects for consideration in the 2023-2024 CDBG competitive grant application process.
Donor Name: Union County
State: North Carolina
County: Union County (NC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2023
Details:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annually awards Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to state and local governments, to support community planning and development activities and promote integrated approaches to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons. The primary means towards this end is the development of partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and non-profit organizations.
The program was designed to reinforce several important values and principles of community development:
- CDBG’s flexibility empowers people and communities to design and implement strategies tailored to their own needs and priorities.
- CDBG’s emphasis on consolidated planning expands and strengthens partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector in enhancing community development.
- CDBG’s technical assistance activities and set-aside for grantees builds the capacity of these partners.
Objectives
All programs applying for funding must meet at least one of the three National Objectives to be eligible to receive funding:
- Benefit to low/moderate income persons
- Elimination of slums and blight
- Urgent need
Eligible Activities
CDBG eligible activities include but are not limited to:
- Acquisition of Real Property,
- Relocation and Demolition,
- Rehabilitation,
- Public Facilities and Improvements,
- and Public Services.
2021-2025 Union County Consolidated Plan
CDBG applications will be prioritized by the Union County CDBG Consolidated Plan priority needs:
- Improve Public Facilities and Infrastructure
- Support Delivery of Public Services
- Promote Affordable Housing
- Support Growth and Economic Development
For more information, visit Union County.