Community Development
Community Development Activities
Community Development activities include many different programs that provide assistance to a wide variety of grantees. One program, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities, urban counties and states 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. Another program, the Community Renewal initiative for Renewal Communities and Empowerment Zones (RC/EZ), offers an innovative approach to revitalization. CDBG Disaster Recovery Assistance provides flexible grants to help cities, counties, and States recover from Presidentially declared disasters, especially in low-income areas. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) was established by Congress in 1965 to support economic and social development in the Appalachian Region.
The Laws and Regulations section contains information on both the Laws as passed by Congress and the Regulations as adopted by HUD to carry out the law.
The Allocations/ Appropriations section maintains information concerning the funds available and how those funds are allocated.
Go to the Library to find information about materials that help grantees and interested parties. Webcasts, documents, and other miscellaneous information can all be found here.
Community Development Announcements
IDIS Online Training Announced for CDBG Grantees
The Office of Block Grant Assistance is offering 6 two-day IDIS Online training sessions in Chicago, IL (November 15-16 and 17-18); Buffalo , NY (November 29-30 and December 1-2); and Los Angeles (Garden Grove, CA, January 10-11 and 12-13). These sessions will provide instructions for navigating through the system and will include policy and programmatic guidance for reporting in IDIS Online. They will cover all subjects needed for grantees to successfully process their CDBG activities and comply with CDBG reporting requirements. Topics will include activity funding, drawdowns, activity set-up, accomplishment reporting, the MicroStrategy IDIS Online reports function, and system features. The training agenda is available at http://www.comcon.org/integrated-disbursement-information-system-idis-online-training under IDIS Training Binder Handouts at the bottom of the page.
Due to limited resources, t hese sessions will be able to accommodate only one representative per grantee. Additional grantee staff who are interested in receiving the training will be placed on a waiting list and will be notified if space becomes available 3 weeks before the training. Registration will be by phone only to Community Connections at 1-800-998-9999, option 4. |
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 IDIS Resources for the CDBG Program
HUD FY 2012 Income Limits
HUD has issued the FY 2012 Income Limits applicable to the CDBG program. The income limits effective December, 2011, are posted on the huduser.org webpage. The HUD Income Limit data include-- Extremely Low (30%), Very Low (50%) and Low (80%) of area median income.
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IDIS Online Training Announced for CDBG Grantees
The Office of Block Grant Assistance is offering 6 two-day IDIS Online training sessions in Chicago, IL (November 15-16 and 17-18); Buffalo , NY (November 29-30 and December 1-2); and Los Angeles (Garden Grove, CA, January 10-11 and 12-13).
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Section 3 Requirements Webinar
The Office of Block Grant Assistance provided a webinar on complying with Section 3 Requirements for State and Entitlement CDBG Grantees on July 21, 2011. The webinar provides successful strategies for grantees implementing a Section 3 program, including tips for overcoming barriers to implementation, marketing employment opportunities and reporting on performance.
Video | Transcript | PPT Slides | Business Certification Form | Resident Preference Claim Form
CDBG Training
CPD's Office of Block Grant Assistance is pleased to provide video training modules on eight components of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The videos are available as webcasts and can be accessed from this site.
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Economic Development Webinars
HUD's Office of Block Grant Assistance (OBGA) offered four economic development webinars in March tailored to address CDBG's three different program areas and viewers' specific questions. Primarily designed for CDBG grantee staff, these webinars provided training on how the CDBG and Section 108 Loan Guarantee programs can be used to support economic development and job creation by covering topics including: Eligible Activities, National Objectives, Underwriting Guidelines, Public Benefit Standards, and other requirements such as eminent domain and job relocation restrictions.
March 2nd Webinar | Slides
March 9th Webinar | Slides
March 16th Webinar | Slides
March 30th Webinar | Slides | Audio | Note!
Asst. Sec. announces the 2012 formula grant allocations for the CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA programs. Letters are being mailed to the chief elected official of each formula grantee.
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Economic Development Toolkit
The April 2010 revision of CPD’s Economic Development Toolkit is a “must have” training manual for both CDBG grantees and HUD staff. The Toolkit provides guidance on the effective use of CDBG funds for financing eligible economic development projects, including microenterprise and small business development, large-scale commercial and industrial development, and job creation, job retention, and job training activities.
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URA & Homebuyer Assistance Programs - HUD RAP Issued November 2009
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NSP Voluntary Acquisition of Foreclosed Property Informational Notice New Guideforms Issued
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IDIS Online for CDBG Entitlement Communities
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Successful Administration of the Community Development Block Grant Program
Training developed by COSCDA, Florida Department of Community Affairs and HUD
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Federal Register Notice
Entitled "Notice of Allocations, Application Procedures, Regulatory Waivers Granted to, and Alternative Requirements for Emergency Assistance for Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes Grantees under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008" was published on September 29, 2008. The Notice advises the public that grants in the amount of $3.92 billion will be made to communities hardest hit by foreclosure and delinquencies.
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CPD Notice 08-05. Entitled Implementing the New Freedom Initiative and Involving Persons with Disabilities in the Preparation of the Consolidated Plan through Citizen Participation was published on May 2, 2008. The Notice reissues CPD Notice 05-03, and makes it clear that CDBG, HOME and HOPWA funds may be used to respond to the challenges raised by Olmstead v. L.C, the New Freedom Initiative, and Executive Order 13217.
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"Basically CDBG" Course Training Manual available now.
The Office of Block Grant Assistance presents the newly revised "Basically CDBG:" course training manual. This manual was developed to guide and assist CDBG grantees in the implementation of local Community Development Block Grant programs. more...
IDIS Training Manual for CDBG Entitlement Communities
This manual explains how to set up, fund, draw funds, and report accomplishments and performance measures for CDBG activities in IDIS.
CDBG Training video modules available now
CPD's Office of Block Grant Assistance is pleased to provide video training modules on eight components of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The videos are available as webcasts and can be accessed from this site.
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Memo on Fair Housing Agencies Eligible for CDBG Funds
HUD released updated guidance on the definition of fair housing organizations in a memorandum dated January 11, 2008
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Announcing CDBG Toolkits on Crosscutting Issues
CPDs Office of Block Grant Assistance (OBGA) is pleased to announce the release of Toolkits on five crosscutting issues designed to provide Entitlement and State grantees, as well as sub-recipients, with information on crosscutting regulations that apply to the CDBG program. The Toolkits cover five disciplines--financial management, environmental review, federal labor standards, acquisition/relocation, and fair housing and serve as a resource guide for grantees.
CDBG Toolkit on Crosscutting Issues
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