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Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) - Economic Development Grants is sponsored by Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) (via Regional Planning Commissions). These grants, administered through ADECA and accessed via Regional Planning Commissions like the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (CARPDC) and Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (SARP&DC), provide funding for land, faciliti…
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – ADECA ADECA / Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) The Community Development Block Grant program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the State of Alabama has administered the program since 1982. The program is available to all non-entitlement communities (those not receiving direct funds from HUD) that meet applicable thresholds.
All projects must meet one of the three national objectives: Benefit at least 51% low and moderate income persons Aid in the prevention or clearance of slum and blight The State is required to write an action plan each year for approval by HUD that shows how the State intends to distribute the funds. Since the beginning, Alabama has distributed the majority of funds through competition among communities.
Community Enhancement Fund Economic Development Fund ADECA annually awards CDBG money for the Large City, Small City and County categories. Applicants are scored based on several competitive factors including community need, cost efficiency, appropriateness and impact. Applications deadlines are announced during the annual workshop in the first quarter of the year.
Competitive categories are: Small City Fund (3,000 or less population) Large City Fund (>3,000 population) The Small City Fund has a ceiling of $400,000. The Large City Fund and County Fund both have ceilings of $500,000.
Water and sewer extensions and rehabilitation Neighborhood & downtown revitalization Street and drainage improvements Community Enhancement Fund This fund is available to all eligible communities to use for projects that address quality of life issues. Application deadline is announced during the annual workshop in the first quarter of the year.
Recreational facilities, etc. CED administers a small Planning Fund that allows communities to develop communitywide comprehensive plans and downtown revitalization plans. Economic Development Fund (ED) The ED Infrastructure Fund is available to all eligible communities for projects supporting the creation or retention of jobs. Applicants for ED assistance should have a commitment from the business to create or retain 15 or more jobs.
The business should fall within the SIC codes 20-39 or provide a significant economic benefit. Projects must not include intrastate relocation. The program is available on a continuous funding cycle.
A 20 percent local match is required, and construction cannot begin prior to grant award or release of environmental conditions. Grant Ceiling : $400,000 (can be waived) Typical activities : water, sewer, or road improvements; rail spurs, docks, etc. Economic Development Incubator ($400,000) Economic Development Float Loans ($10 million) CDBG Program Supervisor Territories Map
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants include local governments. Projects must facilitate the creation or retention of at least 15 jobs, with 51% benefiting low and moderate-income persons. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $400,000 (possible to request over $200,000 in some cases). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) - Economic Development Grants is funded by Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) (via Regional Planning Commissions). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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