Community Planning and Development
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10/9/2020 1 Community Planning & Development Funding Sources Reference Material for Community Development Advisory Committee Community Planning & Development 2 Funding Sources: • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) • Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) • Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) 1 2 10/9/2020 2 3 Community Development Block Grant CDBG Purpose: • Develop viable urban communities • Create decent affordable housing • Support suitable living environment • Expand economic opportunities Target Audience: • Low and moderate-income persons or geographic areas Examples of CDBG Eligible Activities: • Property acquisition or demolition • Rehabilitation of residential and non-residential structures • Construction of public facilities and improvements • Public services • Energy conservation/renewable energy • Business assistance for economic development and job creation/retention activities 4 HOME Investment Partnerships Program HOME Purpose: • Create affordable housing • Fund grants, direct loans, or other forms of credit enhancements • Fund rental assistance or security deposits Target Audience: • Low income persons Examples of HOME Eligible Activities: • Home purchase financing assistance • Home rehabilitation financing assistance • Build or rehab for rent or ownership housing • Site acquisition, demolition, and relocation expenses • Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) contracts of up to 2 years 3 4 10/9/2020 3 5 Emergency Solutions Grant ESG Purpose: • Assist people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing Target Audience: • Persons experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness Examples of ESG Eligible Activities: • Street outreach to unsheltered individuals • Emergency shelter (renovation, services, operations, relocation assistance) • Housing relocation and stabilization services • Short and/or medium-term rental assistance • Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) 5