The Town of Cicero is currently accepting applications of its Community Development Block Grant Program.
Donor Name: Town of Cicero
State: Illinois
Town: Cicero
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2023
Details:
The United States Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HUD) 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.
Cicero is a formula grantee of this program, and to qualify for funding, the Town must develop a Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for each year of the Consolidated Plan. The Town is also required to assess and report on the progress of the planned activities through the Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER).
Vision and Goals of the Town of Cicero’s CDBG Program
The Town of Cicero’s CDBG program will provide a better quality of life for low/moderate-income residents through projects and service activities. The Town identified four (4) priorities during the development of the Consolidated Plan. Those priorities are:
- Expand the Supply of Safe, Decent and Affordable Housing
- Provide Safe Housing Free from Lead Hazards
- Improve Service to Non-Homeless Cicero Residents who are Low-to-Moderate Income and/or have Special Needs
- Strengthen the Community’s Living Environment by Making Improvements to Public Facilities
Eligible CDBG Activities
- Public Service Activities
- Housing-Related Activities
- Public Facility Improvements
Review of Applications
The Town of Cicero will review the completed applications using the following criteria:
- Eligibility:
- Eligible activity according to CDBG categories,
- Fulfills at least one CDBG national objective,
- Benefits low/moderate-income persons or households,
- Effectiveness: The number of Cicero residents assisted per dollar of funding.
- Capacity: Agency’s history and capacity to meet administrative requirements.
- Alignment: The proposal meets the spirit and intent of the Town’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.
For more information, visit Town of Cicero.
