Community Development Block Grant
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.
| 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 |
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:
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Goals and Objectives defined in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan
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Eligible Criteria as Established by HUD (see CDBG Policies)
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.
- 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan
- Citizens Participation Plan 2007
- 2007 Consolidated Annual Performance
& Evaluation Report (CAPER)
| 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 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:
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
