Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Geographic Scope: City of Orange, Texas - funds can only be spent in low-to-moderate income areas as determined by the latest Census

Program Overview: The City of Orange annually receives grant funds from HUD's Community Development Block Grant program. These funds support physical improvements and social services in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods.

Fund Allocation

• Administrative Expenses: Up to 20% of annual funds
• Social Services: Up to 15% of funds may be used for social services that benefit low-to-moderate income residents

Eligible Uses

• Physical improvements to low-to-moderate income neighborhoods
• Social service programs benefiting low-to-moderate income residents

Application Process for Social Service Organizations

• Applications are reviewed by a Citizens Advisory Committee
• Committee makes recommendations to City Council about funding levels
• Organizations awarded funds must submit activity reports and funding requests to the Grants Administrator

Contact Information

Grants Administrator: Rita Monson

• Email: Rita.Monson@orangetexas.gov
• Phone: 409-988-7395
• Address: Orange City Hall, 812 N 16th Street, Orange, Texas 77630

Additional Resources

• 2024 Annual Action Plan (PDF)
• 2024 Consolidated Plan (PDF)
• 2024 Analysis of Impediments (PDF)
• 2019 CAPER (PDF)

Application Process

For Social Service Organizations:

1. Complete grant funding request and application
2. Submit application to Citizens Advisory Committee for review
3. Committee evaluates applications and makes recommendations to City Council
4. City Council awards funding based on committee recommendations
5. Awarded organizations must submit:
   • Activity reports
   • Funding requests to the Grants Administrator

Contact for Application Materials

Rita Monson, Grants Planner

• Phone: 409-988-7395
• Email: Rita.Monson@orangetexas.gov