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The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities and counties 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 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Carson City, an entitlement grantee, Carson City is an entitlement grantee, $353,923 to fund city departmental and nonprofit projects that meet one or more of the three national objectives: providing benefit to low-income households or persons, elimination of slums and blight, or meeting urgent community development need.

 Carson City is now accepting Letters of Intent for CDBG projects taking place July1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. The City is specifically seeking projects correlating with the City’s FY 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan, approved on August 3, 2023. Eligible projects include:

  1. Construction of ADA compliant sidewalks
  2. Improving access to public facilities
  3. Providing supportive services for low- to moderate- income households
  4. Reducing blight in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods and/or code enforcement
  5. Providing mental health and/or substance abuse services

Funding requests need to be a minimum of $10,000, and the project must benefit 51% or more low- to moderate- income persons.

Click here to view CDBG Information and Requirements

 Click here to view the 2023-2028 CDBG Consolidated Plan

 Click here to view Program Year 2023 CAPER

Click here to view the Substantial Amendment to the Program Year 2024 Annual Plan

Previous Awards

2024

  1. Carson City Public Works $325,854
  2. FISH $13,468

2023

  1. Carson City Public Works $330,000
  2. Ron Wood Family Resource Center $35,000

2022

  1. Carson City Public Works $131,637
  2. Ron Wood Family Resource Center $30,000
  3. FISH $254,544
  4. RSVP $10,000

2021

  1. Carson City Public Works $340,868
  2. FISH $30,583
  3. Nevada Health Centers $31,873
  4. Ron Wood Family Resource Center $20,000
  5. RSVP $20,000

2020

  1. Carson City Public Works $227,978
  2. Carson City Parks and Recreation $156,000
  3. Ron Wood Family Resource Center $32,000
  4. RSVP $7,500