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Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development Program (CDBG-ED) is sponsored by Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) / Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR). CDBG-ED grant funds are awarded to local governments to assist businesses in creating or retaining jobs for individuals with low and moderate incomes.
Eligible projects include business loans, specialized employee training, and business infrastructure projects.
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a federal formula-allocated grant program under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) . The program was created when Congress passed the Housing and Community Development Act, Title 1 in 1974 and is governed by rules set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations (24 CFR Part 570) .
The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) - Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR) administers the State Community Development Block Grant Program and provides funding to units of general local government (UGLGs) that do not receive an annual allocation directly from HUD.
The primary purpose of the CDBG program is the development of viable communities through the provision of decent affordable housing, a suitable living environment, and the expansion of economic opportunities, principally for the benefit of persons of low and moderate income. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Resources CDBG program resources are available.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs Funding for CDBG programs is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Coronavirus Program (CDBG-CV) – provides grant funds to local governments to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR) – provides grant funds to eligible counties for disaster recovery.
In 2018, Wisconsin received a presidential major disaster declaration under Section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. This declaration followed severe storms, flooding, landslides, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that occurred from August 17 to September 14, 2018.
Refer to the CDBG-DR program website for the list of counties served. Economic Development Program (CDBG-ED) – provides grant funds to local governments to help businesses create or retain jobs for low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals.
Emergency Assistance Program (CDBG-EAP) – provides grant funds to local governments to respond to emergency housing, public facility, infrastructure, and business needs caused by natural or human-caused disasters. Housing Regions and Small Cities Revolving Loan Program (CDBG-HSG) – provides grants to local governments to support housing programs for low- and moderate-income (LMI) households.
Planning Program (CDBG-PLNG) – provides grant funds to local governments to support planning efforts that improve community opportunities and vitality. Grants are limited to projects that, if implemented, meet a CDBG National Objective.
Public Facilities Economic Development Program (CDBG-PFED) – provides grant funds to local governments for infrastructure projects that support business expansion and create or retain jobs for low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals. Public Facilities Program (CDBG-PF) – provides grant funds to local governments for community infrastructure and facility projects. Grants are limited to projects that meet a CDBG National Objective.
Flexible Facilities Program Flexible Facilities Program (FFP) – provides grant funds to local governments for community facility projects that expand access to high-speed internet and support remote services i n response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Projects awarded needed to include all of the following: construction, renovation, or expansion of a community facility; purchase or installation of digital connectivity infrastructure or equipment; provisions for remote high-speed internet access for residents; and provisions for remote access to work, education, and health monitoring for residents in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Treasury Capital Projects Fund (CPF) (no new awards will be made) established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Housing Trust Fund (HTF) – provides funds to for profit and not for profit developers, housing authorities and tribal housing entitities to increase and preserve affordable housing for extremely low- and very low-income households.
funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assisted units must remain affordable for at least 30 years funding is awarded annually through a competitive application process Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources Bureau of Community Development
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments applying on behalf of businesses. At least 51% of jobs created or retained must be held by low-and moderate-income persons. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $7,000-$10,000 per job created or retained (typical). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development Program (CDBG-ED) is funded by Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) / Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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