Community Development Block Grant Funding Available in White Plains
The City of White Plains is designated as an Entitlement Community by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and as such, receives annual funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The CDBG Program is a principal revenue source for local communities to address the roots and consequences of poverty. Each year, White Plains must prepare an Annual Action Plan and submit it to HUD in order to maintain its eligibility to administer these federal funds. The Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2014-15 describes the City’s proposed use of approximately $820,000 in new federal funds anticipated under the CDBG program. Final funding depends upon official notification from HUD. The primary objective of the CDBG program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.
White Plains is accepting public service program applications to assist eligible projects to meet local community development needs. Assisted projects must serve or be located in designated CDBG target neighborhoods of the city. Applications for CDBG public service program funds will be received until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Complete applications must be submitted by the deadline to be considered for funding. Visit www.cityofwhiteplains.com for applications and further information.
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