Deadlines vary by program area. For additional information on the Community Development Block Grant Program, contact NC Department of Commerce, Division of Community Assistance: (919) 733-2850; (919) 733-5262 (fax).

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are available to local municipal or county governments for projects that enhance the viability of communities by providing decent housing and suitable living environments and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate-income. State CDBG funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the state of North Carolina. Some urban counties and cities in North Carolina receive CDBG funding directly from HUD. The primary statutory objective of the CDBG program is to develop viable communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate-income. The State must ensure that at least 70 percent of its CDBG grant funds are used for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The state CDBG program is one of four HUD programs participating in a comprehensive statewide planning effort known as the North Carolina Consolidated Planning Process. Each year, CDBG provides funding to local governments for hundreds of critically-needed community improvement projects throughout the state. These community improvement projects are administered by the Division of Community Assistance and the Commerce Finance Center under eight grant categories: (1) Economic Development - Provides grants or loans to local governments for creating and retaining jobs; (2) Small Business Entrepreneurial Assistance - Helps small businesses expand and grow; (3) Community Revitalization - Strengthens neighborhoods and rehabilitates homes; (4) Scattered Site Housing - Addresses the most critical housing needs of families; (5) Infrastructure - Provides public water or sewer to correct severe health or environmental problems; (6) Housing Development - Supports development of single family and rental housing; (7) Urgent Needs - Helps communities recover from disasters that threaten public health and safety where insufficient or no local/other funds are available. (8) Capacity Building - Helps non-profits design and carry out CDBG activities in partnership with units of local government; (9) Neighborhood Stabilization Program - Provides targeted emergency assistance to purchase foreclosed homes at a discount and to rehabilitate or redevelop them in order to respond to rising foreclosures and falling home values. The purpose and objectives of this program are very specific in nature. The distinct subject matter of this funding opportunity necessitates a thorough review of the official program guidance referenced at the URL provided in the contact section of this summary.

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Name: Vickie Miller, CDBG Assistant Director

Street: 301 North Wilmington Street

4301 Mail Service Center

City: Raleigh

Zip: 27601-1058

Email: vmiller@nccommerce.com