The City of St. Cloud is currently accepting applications for its 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
Donor Name: City of St. Cloud
State: Minnesota
City: St. Cloud
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/06/2023
Details:
The CDBG Program is administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is authorized by Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The purpose of the CDBG Program is to benefit low to moderate-income households by developing communities through:
- decent housing;
- suitable living environments; and
- expanded economic opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include:
- non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations;
- City of St. Cloud departments;
- St. Cloud Housing & Redevelopment Authority; and
- for-profit business, under certain eligible activities.
Eligible Projects
All CDBG funded activities must be eligible under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and must meet one of the three National Objectives:
- benefiting low and moderate income (LMI) persons;
- eliminating slum and blight; and/or
- meeting urgent need.
The City of St. Cloud prepares a Five-Year Consolidated Plan to address the City’s housing and community development and public service needs and performance, in compliance with the HUD. As such, priority consideration and funding are given to applicants in the following 2020-2025 goal areas:
- Affordable Housing: Increase the supply and improve the condition of affordable owner-occupied and rental housing in the community.
- Public Facilities and Infrastructure: Provide public facilities and infrastructure meeting the needs of low-moderate income persons.
- Support Services: Reduce poverty, increase stability, and address homelessness by supporting health, well-being and self-sufficiency programs.
- Economic Development: Increase economic opportunity for residents through job training and business assistance programs.
For more information, visit City of St. Cloud.
