Community Development Block Grant

Community Development Block Grant (Entitlement Funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Program Funds). Help to create an environment that recognized the critical role of quality of life for all citizens of Dallas.

The primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is “the development of viable urban communities” accomplished “by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities,”. While the benefits of such activities can be derived by other citizens, either directly or indirectly, the focus of the program is principally for persons of low and moderate income. Any eligible activity may be financed in whole or in part with Community Development funds only if it accomplishes one of the following Community Development Block Grant National Objectives.

1. Benefits low and moderate income families;
2. Aids in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight;
3. Meets an urgent need.