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Community Development Activities
 

Community Development activities include many different programs that provide assistance to a wide variety of grantees. One program, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities, urban counties and states to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. CDBG Disaster Recovery Assistance provides flexible grants to help cities, counties, and States recover from Presidentially declared disasters, especially in low-income areas. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) was established by Congress in 1965 to support economic and social development in the Appalachian Region.

The Laws and Regulations section contains information on both the Laws as passed by Congress and the Regulations as adopted by HUD to carry out the law.

The Allocations/ Appropriations section maintains information concerning the funds available and how those funds are allocated.

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What's New
(new)"Basically CDBG" Course Training Manual available now.
(Updated April 2013)
The Office of Block Grant Assistance presents the newly revised "Basically CDBG:" course training manual. This manual was developed to guide and assist CDBG grantees in the implementation of local Community Development Block Grant programs.
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(new)HUD FY 2013 Income Limits
HUD has issued the FY 2013 Income Limits applicable to the CDBG program. The income limits effective December, 2012, are posted on the huduser.org webpage. The HUD Income Limit data include-- Extremely Low (30%), Very Low (50%) and Low (80%) of area median income.
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IDIS Resources for the CDBG Program

IDIS Training Manual for CDBG Entitlement Communities
This manual explains how to set up, fund, draw funds, and report accomplishments and performance measures for CDBG activities in IDIS.

Memo on Fair Housing Agencies Eligible for CDBG Funds
HUD released updated guidance on the definition of fair housing organizations in a memorandum dated January 11, 2008
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Announcing CDBG Toolkits on Crosscutting Issues
CPDs Office of Block Grant Assistance (OBGA) is pleased to announce the release of Toolkits on five crosscutting issues designed to provide Entitlement and State grantees, as well as sub-recipients, with information on crosscutting regulations that apply to the CDBG program. The Toolkits cover five disciplines--financial management, environmental review, federal labor standards, acquisition/relocation, and fair housing and serve as a resource guide for grantees.
CDBG Toolkit on Crosscutting Issues