Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Public Facilities Construction and Improvements (ID)

The Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) supports public facilities construction and improvements in cities and counties with populations under 50,000. Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, this program aims to enhance public infrastructure, assist low- and moderate-income residents, and address health and safety issues. Eligible activities include sewer and water systems, streets, and community centers, with applications due annually in November or quarterly depending on the project.

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• The Economic Development Projects page is found here.The Senior Citizen and Community Centers page is found here.
• Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Public Facilities Construction and Improvements (ID)
• The Idaho Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG) assists Idaho cities and counties with the development of needed public infrastructure.

The program is administered by Idaho Commerce with funds received annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Idaho CDBG funds are used to construct projects benefiting low- and moderate-income persons, help prevent or eliminate slum and blight conditions, or mitigate health and safety threats in local areas.
Eligible Activities
Public Facilities Construction and Improvements:Sewer and water systems, streets, fire stations, removal of architectural barriers, and other public infrastructure. Communities can extend infrastructure to public housing projects or assist homeowners with improvements. Applications are due annually in November.Economic Development Projects:Public facility construction and improvements that support companies who are expanding and creating new jobs, or new companies that will be creating jobs. Applications are due quarterly: March, June, September and December.Senior Citizen and Community Centers:Rehabilitation, expansion and construction. Applications are due annually in March.

Eligibility

Only incorporated cities or counties with a population under 50,000 are eligible to apply for Idaho CDBG funds. Special service providers, such as fire districts, senior citizen centers and water or sewer districts, must be sponsored by a city or county.