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Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program—Hennepin County, Minnesota Page 1 of 2 � . . Community Development Block p SNRRE QC�,, COnYHCt Grant (CDBG) Program Community Works and Transit The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is the federal HCWT government's primary program for promoting community revitalization Email Phone: 612-348-9260 throughout the county,which has received CDGB funds since 1974. Funds are FAX: 612-348-9710 provided to the county through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)on a formula basis. County funding can only be used in Location: suburban areas. Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and Plymouth receive 417 N 5th St CDBG funds directly from HUD, whiie the remaining municipalities participate in Ste 320 the county's program. Minneapolis, MN 55401-3208 Mau It! CDBG funds can be used for a wide range of community development activities directed toward affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization,and improved community facilities and public services. However,the funds can only be used for eligible activities that address at least one of three national objectives: principally benefit low and/or moderate income persons, eliminate slums or blight,or meet an urgent community need. About the program Every five years the county prepares a Consolidated Plan that identifies housing and community development needs,establishes priorities for use of the HUD resources,and expected outcomes. Annually,cities apply to the county for CDBG funding. After reviewing proposals for eligibility and relation to priorities,the county prepares an Action Pian that includes a detailed description for each activity to receive CDBG funds. Throughout the year, lower-income households can request assistance from CDBG-funded programs for needs such as purchasing their first home, rehabilitating their current home, mortgage foreclosure prevention and a range of other human services. Who is eligible Only cities that enter into a)oint Cooperation Agreement with the county are eligible to receive CDBG funds directly from the county. Other entities such as a municipal Housing or Economic Development Authority, nonprofit service provider or a nonprofit,or for-profit developer can receive CDBG funds by applying through the city in which the activity wili take place. Individuals can only receive CDBG funds through a specific CDBG-funded activity, such as single family rehabilitation,or receive benefits from a CDBG-funded activity such as transportation or senior center programs. Program eligibility criteria applicable to individuais and households are different for each program supported with CDBG funds.Generally,CDBG assisted programs can only serve households with annual income below 80 percent of area media income. Direct financiai assistance to an individuai or household is generally in the form of grants or deferred loans. An agency,organization or business interested in applying for CDBG funding will need to contact the City Hall of the city their project or program is located in. Only cities can apply to the county for funding, but input from residents is always welcome.Annuatly, participating cities solicit funding proposals and hold a public hearing prior to submitting their funding requests to the county. http://www.hennepin.us/portal/site/HennepinUS/menuitem.b 1 ab75471750e40fa01 dfli47cc... 8/17/2011