Community Development Block Grant
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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. |
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 03/09)
- Eligible Criteria as Established by HUD (see CDBG Policies)
2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Request for Funding
Requests for funding for the federal 2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program are now being received by the City of Eau Claire Housing Division until 4:30 p.m. on March 5, 2010. Eau Claire is an entitlement city that is eligible to receive funding from the 2010 federal budget in the approximate amount of $640,100 for 2010 CDBG funds plus the $250,000 estimated program income for a total of $890,100. HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) is eligible for approximately $450,127.
As we have not been notified of the final funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), these amounts are subject to change.
- CDBG/HOME Application Cover Letter
- CDBG/HOME Funding Public Notice
- CDBG Eligible Activities
- 2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application
- 2010 HOME Investment Partnership Application
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.- 2009 Action Plan
- 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 Contact InformationIf 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 Jennifer.Frueh@eauclairewi.gov |
CDBG Fair Housing ComponentThe 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: |
