US Department of Housing & Urban Development
Community Development Block Grant
HUD's Community Development Block
Grant provides funds annually to this department
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. The program
is authorized under Title 1 of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended;
42 U.S.C.-5301 et seq.
HUD awards grants to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward revitalizing neighborhoods, economic development, and providing improved community facilities and services.
CDBG funds may be used for activities which include, but are not limited to:
- acquisition of real property;
- relocation and demolition;
- rehabilitation of residential and non-residential
structures;
- construction of public facilities and improvements,
such as water and sewer facilities, streets, neighborhood
centers, and the conversion of school buildings for
eligible purposes;
- public services, within certain limits;
- activities relating to energy conservation and
renewable energy resources; and
- provision of assistance to profit-motivated businesses
to carry out economic development and job creation/retention
activities.
Please see current action plan. 
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