The City receives grants from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with three National Objectives: benefit to low- and moderate- income persons; aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; and meet a need having a particular urgency urgent need.
A requirement of receiving the grants is that the City encourage public participation in identifying need, allocating funds, and reviewing and approving reports to HUD. Several opportunities currently exist for the public involvement with HUD grants’ processes.
Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG-CV)
- Provide written comment on the proposed uses of CDBG-CV funds between June 30 and July 30, 2021. (Funds must be used to prepare for, prevent, or respond to the coronavirus pandemic.)
- Attend a public hearing with regard to the CDBG-CV proposed uses
- GURA Board of Commissioners – July 14, 2021, 4:30 p.m.
- Greeley City Council – July 20, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program Grant (HOME)
The City has initiated its annual application and budget process for the CDBG and HOME grants.
Applications for the CDBG grant are currently being accepted from non-profit agencies serving a low-moderate-income population and City departments working in low-moderate-income neighborhoods. (HOME applications for affordable housing projects may be submitted at any time during the year.) Public participation opportunities include:
- GURA Board - August 11, 2021
- Provide written comments on the proposed 2022 budget and Action Plan - August 12, 2021-September 14, 2021, 4:30 p.m.
- City Council public hearing to set the 2022 CDBG and HOME budgets - October 5, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
- For more information visit the GURA webiste, or contact a member of the GURA staff at 970-350-9380.