City Of Shreveport Accepting CDBG Applications For Public Facilities Proposals

From the City of Shreveport:

December 21, 2020

The City of Shreveport (“City”), through its Department of Community Development, is currently accepting public facility proposals for funding consideration under the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for eligible governmental and nonprofit entities. These funds are allocated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CDBG program is authorized by the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Act of 1974. Regulations governing this program can be found at 24 CFR 570.

The city has approximately $320,620 available for projects under this NOFA. Acquisition and improvements of public facilities that promote a public benefit, such as homeless shelters, workforce development centers, healthcare facilities, historic preservation properties, and other facilities that have significant public benefit will be considered for funding. Projects selected under this NOFA will begin on February 1, 2021.

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This press release was produced by the City of Shreveport. The views expressed are the author's own.