PAWTUCKET ARTS FESTIVAL IS TAKING PLACE SEPTEMBER 1- SEPTEMBER 10TH
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants to States, larger cities, and counties for a broad range of activities that preserve and develop viable urban communities. The program’s principal beneficiaries are low-moderate income households. The goals of the program are to:
The City of Pawtucket, through the Department of Planning & Redevelopment, receives federal CDBG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on an annual basis to support the program’s goals.
The City of Pawtucket grants CDBG funding to Public Service providers.
Availability of Funds
For Program Year 23 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024), the City anticipates receiving $1,800,000 in CDBG Federal Funding, depending on HUD approval.
2023-2024 Citizens Participation Guide
The City of Pawtucket encourages the participation of all its residents in deciding how best to utilize the funding from the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs. The Citizens Participation Guide explains the process.
Click here to download the 2023-2024 Citizens Participation Guide
CDBG Funds may be used for a wide variety of activities that address the need for new or improved public improvements and facilities, economic development opportunities, improving the supply or condition of housing, and public services.
Eligible activities can be grouped as:
Real Property and Housing-related activities:
Public Service Providers, affordable housing sponsors and developers, public institutions, and other City Departments/Agencies.
Terms of Funding Assistance
Funds are available as a grant or a loan.
The gross annual household income for clients of Public Service providers must be 80% of the median income as set by HUD. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development determines the income limits annually. Household income is determined by the number of persons in the household and the total gross household income. Total household income must not exceed the following federal maximum income limits.
Income Limits:
CDBG Self Certification Form 2021-2022
CDBG Self Certification Form 2021-2022 Español
CDBG Quarterly Status Report 2021-2022
Application Process
Download the 2023-2024 CDBG application here – MS Word DocumentDownload the PDF version here
For applications and guidelines to apply for CDBG funding contact Mark Goudreau at 401-728-0500 ext. 1098
Other Useful Resources
HUD’s CDBG Web site https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/cdbg/
HUD’s Web site www.hud.gov
Rhode Island Housing’s Web site www.rihousing.com
Office of Housing and Community Development, State of RI https://ohcd.ri.gov/programs/community-development-block-grants
- Mayor Donald R. Grebien
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