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City of Abilene CDBG and HOME Programs – Texas

The City of Abilene is accepting applications for its Neighborhood Services (NS) annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs.

Donor Name: City of Abilene

State: Texas

City: Abilene

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 05/10/2023

Details:

The Neighborhood Services Division is responsible for administering two federal grants:

  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
  • Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)

Purpose

  • CDBG Program
    • The primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is the development of viable urban communities. This is to be accomplished by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities.
    • While the benefits of such activities can be derived by virtually any citizen of the city, either directly or indirectly, the focus of the program is principally for low- and moderate- income persons.
    • Therefore, to receive consideration for CDBG funding as a sub-recipient, an applicant must satisfy one of the three National Objectives:
      • Benefit to low- and moderate-income families;
      • Aid in the prevention of slums or blight;
      • Meet an urgent need.
  • HOME Program
    • HOME was enacted under Title II (42 USC 12701-12839) of the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act (Pub. L. 101-625, approved November 28, 1990). An applicant for HOME funds must use the funds to meet one of the objectives of the HOME program. The objectives of the HOME program are:
      • To expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing;
      • To strengthen the abilities of state and local governments to provide housing;
      • To assure that federal housing services, financing, and other investments are provided to state and local governments in a coordinated, supportive fashion;
      • To expand the capacity of nonprofit community-based housing development organizations.

Grant Priorities

  • Housing Needs
    • Goal: Low- to moderate-income citizens will have access to safe, decent and affordable housing
    • Objectives:
      • Maintain, rehabilitate and improve existing single-family housing units, including emergency repairs;
      • Increase the availability, financial accessibility and support for affordable home ownership opportunities;
      • Increase the availability, financial accessibility and support of affordable and subsidized rental units;
      • Support the expansion of education and enforcement of safety codes and/or services to improve conditions of housing through demolition through the removal of slum/blight;
      • Increase the availability, financial accessibility and support for handicap accessible/disabled, senior housing;
      • Educate renters and landlords on all aspects of fair housing practices to include, but not limited to, property maintenance and environmental hazards.
  • Community Service (Public Service)
    • Goal: Improve the quality of programs and facilities for health and safety, information, transportation and recreation services
    • Objectives:
      • Support the expansion of comprehensive affordable health/dental, substance abuse, and mental health services;
      • Provide and expand social and recreational services and facilities including but not limited to, youth, seniors and individuals with disabilities;
      • Expand crime prevention strategies, law enforcement services, code enforcement, and domestic violence/child abuse services;
      • Support maintenance, enhancement and expansion of quality childcare;
      • Support maintenance, enhancement, and expansion of transportation services;
      • Support maintenance, enhancement, and expansion of meals/food pantry services.
  • Economic Development
    • Goal: Enhance the economic well-being of all citizens
    • Objectives:
      • Support maintenance, enhancement and expansion of technical assistance to small businesses;
      • Support the development of a micro loan/grant program for small business development;
      • Support the development of job skills training for youth, workforce development and job creation.
  • Community and Public Facilities
    • Goal: Enhance the physical environment of Abilene
    • Objectives:
      • Provide and maintain adequate public and community facilities, recreational facilities and infrastructure especially in low- to moderate income (LMI) areas, including green spaces;
      • Provide and maintain adequate transportation facilities and enhance pedestrian, bike, and traffic safety
  • Public Improvement and Public Infrastructure
    • Goal: Enhance the physical infrastructure of Abilene
    • Objectives:
      • Support maintenance, enhancement and expansion of streets, sidewalks, and drainage, water and sewer connections.
  • Homeless Services
    • Goal: Prevent and Reduce Homelessness
    • Objectives:
      • Support mental health/supportive services;
      • Support homeless prevention and emergency assistance services;
      • Provide and maintain homeless facilities, transitional housing facilities, emergency housing, domestic violence shelters, unaccompanied youth and ex-offenders.

For more information, visit City of Abilene.

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