The City of Greeley annually receives a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Because of this grant, the City is able to provide approximately $672,000 each year to support programs that assist low-moderate-income residents and neighborhoods of the City.
The City has received CDBG for nearly 40 years. Some of the main programs supported have included:
- Single-family, owner-occupied housing rehabilitation and other affordable housing support
- Infrastructure improvements, including sidewalks, curb and gutter, ramps, street lights, trees in parkways, and alley reconstruction
- Assistance to non-profits who help low-moderate-income persons who are homeless, victims of domestic violence, over 60 and in need of transportation, etc.
This is the time of year that GURA asks for comments on the Action Plan, which describes the proposed use of the next year’s CDBG grant. Comments are welcome any time; however, if they are received by September 15, 2020, they will be addressed within the 2021 Action Plan. The Plan, how to make a comment or participate in a public hearing, and more information on CDBG can be found on GURA’s website: greeleygov.com/services/ehh/greeley-urban-renewal-authority.