Title
Discuss Community Development Block Grant Program-Year 2026 Funding Proposal Approach
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Discuss the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Program-Year 2026 funding proposal approach.
Report
Issue:
Whether to Discuss the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Program-Year 2026 funding proposal approach.
Staff Contact:
Jacinda Steltjes, Housing Manager, Community Planning & Economic Development, 360.790.5224
Presenter(s):
Jacinda Steltjes, Housing Manager, Community Planning & Economic Development
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia is an entitlement community for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) CDBG Program. As an entitlement community, the City receives a direct award from HUD annually that must be used to benefit Olympians within the City limits. The CDBG Program is a formula award that supports community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities. The program is a tool for the City to meet strategic goals outlined in plans such as the One Community Plan, Housing Action Plan and Olympia Strong. CDBG also is leveraged to meet Olympia's climate goals.
CDBG is a flexible grant that can be used for a variety of activities that primarily support low-income households. Eligible activities include the acquisition of real property, public facilities and improvements, public services, homeowner and rental rehabilitation, code enforcement, special economic development activities, microenterprise assistance, planning and capacity building, and program administrative costs, among others. The authorizing statute of the CDBG program requires that each activity funded, except for program administration and planning activities, must meet one of three national objectives established by HUD:
* Benefit to low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons;
* Aid in the prevention or el...
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