Last week HUD announced the allocation of nearly $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds to help communities across the country create affordable housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. The supplemental funding is allocated through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program to 651 grantees, including states, insular areas, and local […]
The COVID-19 pandemic and the corresponding economic crisis are devastating families across the country. More than 20 million Americans have contracted COVID-19, and at least 370,000 have died. From big cities to small towns, too many Americans are barely scraping by, or not scraping by at all. And the pandemic has shined a light on […]
by Department of Treasury The current public health crisis and resulting economic crisis have devastated the health and economic wellbeing of millions of Americans. From big cities to small towns, Americans – particularly people of color, immigrants, and low-wage workers – are facing a deep economic crisis. More than 9.5 million workers have lost their […]
Agencies from across the nation will be celebrating National Community Development week by uniting citizens, elected officials, media, program staff, subrecipients and beneficiaries through activities that recognize and showcase specific programs. Georgia Department of Community Affairs will be recognizing the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program during #CDWeek2021 […]
by Multi Housing News State and local governments seek various solutions to manage and administer the multi-billion dollar federal rental assistance program. Faced with the daunting challenge of reviewing applications, approving requests and dispersing billions of dollars in federal funding aimed at helping residents and landlords catch up on pandemic-related unpaid rent, many states and […]
Many local governments continue to operate under extenuating circumstances because of the coronavirus. These local governments may need additional time for certain administrative requirements. Based on continued government restrictions, closures, and other operating challenges related to coronavirus, HUD has determined that all entitlement grantees have factors beyond their reasonable control that, to HUD’s satisfaction, impact […]
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The program was designed to reinforce several important values and principles […]
Has the pandemic and the additional funding, have you looking for ways to more effectively manage your Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program? As an administrator of CDBG, you already know that the program assists low-to-moderate income individuals, households, and census-tracts/block-groups across the nation. Because so many people within your community depend on CDBG, it […]
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we remember the legacies of the women whose leadership paved the way for respect and mercy. It’s also a time to honor the women in our daily lives whose work and acts of kindness are making the difference for so many. Contemporary affordable housing and social services didn’t happen […]
