The Weld County Government is pleased to announce the Community Block Grant Program.
Donor Name: Weld County Government
State: Colorado
County: Weld County (CO)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/31/2022
Grant Size: $310,000
Grant Duration: 15 months
Details:
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The CDBG program was enacted in 1974 under the Housing and Community Development Act. The primary objective of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, is the development of viable urban communities. These viable communities are achieved by providing the following principally for persons of low- and moderate-income:
- Decent housing;
- A suitable living environment; and
- Expanded economic opportunities.
Federal law requires that at least 70% of these Community Development Block Grant funds be used to primarily benefit low and moderate-income persons; funds may also be used to help preventor eliminate slums or blight or for projects that meet urgent needs.
The Weld County Board of County Commissioners have set the priorities for the Weld CDBG Program to be:
- Public Improvements including adequate public infrastructure,
- Housing Preservation, and
- Access to Public Services
To achieve these goals, participating jurisdictions are encouraged to discuss their potential proposed projects with Weld CDBG staff. Projects that show a benefit to at least 70% low- and moderate-income persons and are able to leverage the Weld CDBG funds with other funds will be competitive.
CDBG funds may be used for activities which include, but are not limited to:
- Acquisition of real property;
- Relocation and demolition;
- Rehabilitation of residential and non-residential structures;
- Construction of public facilities and improvements, such as water and sewer facilities, streets, neighborhood centers, and the conversion of school buildings for eligible purposes;
- Public services, within certain limits;
- Activities relating to energy conservation and renewable energy resources and;
- Providing assistance to profit-motivated businesses to carry out economic development and job creation/retention activities.
Generally, the following types of activities are ineligible:
- Acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of buildings for the general conduct of government;
- Political activities;
- Certain income payments and
- Construction of new housing by units of general local government.
Funding Information
- Originally, $310,000 in funding was supposed to be allocated to a fourth project from the 2022 HUD allocation; however, that project fell through due to not being within the qualifications.
- The 2022 program year will run from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. Proposed projects should be designed to be completed and the funding expended within 15 months of receiving the grant.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants are participating jurisdictions (municipalities that have signed Cooperative Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with the county) and the county. Eligible applicants may apply on behalf of nonprofits serving low- and moderate-income persons.
For more information, visit Weld County Government.
