Hours 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday Location Ground Floor, City Hall, 203 South Farwell St. Telephone (715) 839-4943 Fax (715) 839-4939 Contacts Keith D. Johnathan, Housing Authority Executive Director

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The program provides annual funding to entitled cities to develop viable communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. At least 70 percent of the aggregate funds must directly benefit low- and moderate- income people.

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The City of Eau Claire Housing Division is currently accepting applications for the federal COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program 2012 Grant Funding. Applications will be accepted until March 2, 2012.

• 2012 Public Notice
• 2012 Application Letter
• 2012 CDBG Policies
• Community Development Block Grand (CDBG) Application
• HOME Investment Partnership Application 

As an Entitlement Community, designated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Eau Claire provides grant assistance for local projects through use of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). Each year, organizations may apply for funding to implement activities that meet:

• Goals and Objectives defined in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan
• 2009 CDBG/HOME Income Guidelines (updated 05/10)
• Eligible Criteria as Established by HUD (see CDBG Policies)
• Community Development Block Grant Forms
  • CDBG Request for Payment (rev. 08/10)
  • HOME Request for Payment (rev. 08/10)
  • Beneficiary Report (rev. 11/10)
  • CDBG Timesheet (rev. 08/10) 

CDBG Awards Process for the City of Eau Claire

The CDBG Grant Year operates on an August 1st to July 31st calendar. In order to be prepared for an August 1st start, the sub-recipient application process generally begins in January and ends with the awards being announced in late May or early June.

• 2011 Action Plan
• 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan
• Citizens Participation Plan 
• 2010 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• 2010 Senior Housing Survey

Time	Activity
Mid January	CDBG Applications Available
Mid February	CDBG Technical Assistance Workshops Held
Early March	CDBG Applications due to the Grants Administrator
Mid March	Staff Review of CDBG Applications
Late March	Applicant Presentations to the Review Committee
Mid April	CDBG Public Hearings & City Council Review of Subrecipients & Applications
Late May	City Council Approval of CDBG Subrecipients and Allocations
Early June	Announcements of CDBG Awards - to begin the following August

 

CDBG Contact Information If you have questions or comments on the CDBG Program for the City of Eau Claire, please contact: Jennifer Frueh, Program Specialist City of Eau Claire Housing Division 203 S Farwell Street Eau Claire, WI 54703 Phone: (715) 839-6108 Fax: (715) 839-4939 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

CDBG Fair Housing Component The City of Eau Claire, along with every other CDBG Entitlement Community in the country, is committed to providing fair housing opportunities in accordance with HUD guidelines. Please utilize the following for more information on Fair Housing: 2010 Analysis of Impediments HUD Fair Housing Website