Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Funder: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development

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)