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CDBG
What we do
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is authorized
under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of
1974. The program's primary objective is to develop viable communities
-- principally for persons of low- to moderate-incomes -- by providing
decent housing and suitable living environments, and through the
expansion of economic opportunities.
To achieve the primary objective, the CDBG regulation specifies
26 eligible activities that can be funded with CDBG funds. At
least 70% of the CDBG funds must be used for activities that benefit
low- to moderate-income persons. Activities to be undertaken with
CDBG funds must be eligible and must meet at least one of the
following CDBG national objectives:
 Providing benefit to
low- and moderate-income persons
Aiding in the elimination
or prevention of slums and blight
Meeting an urgent need
(usually a national disaster -- hurricane, flood, earthquake)
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is
the authorized representative for the City of Baltimore regarding
the oversight and management of the CDBG Program. Responsibilities
include:
Preparation of
Annual Action Plans. The Annual Action Plan is the application
submitted to the federal government to receive funding under four,
formula programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency
Shelter Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and Housing
Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA).
Managing the
Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
The IDIS is HUD's system for tracking approved activities and
is used to set up, report on, and draw-down federal funds for
the CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA Programs.
Generating Grantee
Activity Summary Reports. This year-end report, generated
through IDIS, is submitted annually to HUD. It summarizes program
accomplishments and provides HUD and the public with activity
descriptions, fund allocations and expenditures, total number
of beneficiaries, etc.
Monitoring CDBG
Fund Recipients. DHCD is required to monitor and review
the performance and activities being undertaken by organizations
and city agencies that are recipient of CDBG funds. The primary
focus of this review is to ensure activities are in compliance
with the CDBG Program.
For more information, contact:
Department of Housing and Community Development
CDBG Office
417 E. Fayette Street,
Room 1101
Baltimore, MD 21202
P: 410-396-4207
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