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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 - Community Development Block Grant Commission - Work PlanCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMISSION: 2017 WORK PLAN The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission is responsible for: overseeing the Competitive Process for the funding of affordable housing and community development projects and programs; reviewing related activities; and making funding recommendations to City Council. The following items are included in the CDBG Commission’s 2017 Work Plan: 1. Competitive Funding Process: Program Development The CDBG Commission will continue to work to improve the Competitive Process for CDBG, HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Affordable Housing Fund (AHF), Human Services Program (HSP) and Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG) funds. The Commission will continue to use a web-based electronic Competitive Process application review process and will make adjustments and improvements as warranted. 2. CDBG FY 2017: Program Development CDBG Program Development involves the continuation of the federally funded grant program for activities such as affordable housing, public facilities, economic development and public services. The process includes a review and update of the processes for application selection, solicitation of proposals, criteria for funding, and funding recommendations. 3. HOME FY 2017: Program Development HOME Program Development involves the continuation of the federally funded grant program for affordable housing and will include review of the processes for application selection, solicitation of proposals, criteria for funding, and funding recommendations. 4. Human Services Program, Affordable Housing Fund, and Keep Fort Collins Great: Program Development For these City General Fund-sourced funding streams, Program Development will include review of the processes for application selection, solicitation of proposals, criteria for funding, and funding selection. 5. City’s Social Sustainability Work Program and Community Initiatives The CDBG Commission will continue to play a stakeholder role for review and input as work continues both within the City organization and in the community regarding issues surrounding poverty, human services, affordable housing, community development and social sustainability.