Grant Opportunity: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Funder: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
Award Details: The City of Corona receives CDBG and HOME funds from HUD each year. CDBG funds are used to improve the physical, economic, and social conditions in the community for low- and moderate-income residents. HOME funds are intended to preserve existing affordable housing and expand affordable housing options in the community.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, startups, researchers, local governments, small businesses, and other organizations of all types across the USA can potentially apply for these grants. However, eligibility should not be assumed unless directly stated.
Other Relevant Information: The City of Corona develops a Consolidated Plan every five years to receive CDBG and HOME funds. This plan includes an assessment of housing, community, and economic development needs in Corona and provides a strategy to address those needs. The City also has an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice document that identifies possible conditions affecting housing choice based on various factors. Additionally, there is a Citizen Participation Plan that outlines procedures for encouraging citizen participation in the grants planning process.
For more information or to join the interest list for future grant opportunities, potential applicants can email Frank Perez, the CDBG Consultant at Frank.Perez@CoronaCA.gov. Additional information about program rules and regulations can be found on the provided websites.
Please note that specific eligibility requirements may vary depending on the grant opportunity within the CDBG program.
