Montclair Will Hold Public Meetings On Community Grant Funding

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair Township will be hosting two public hearings to discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

According to a municipal news release, Montclair participates in the Essex County Consortium and annually receives about $300,000 in CDBG funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

CDBG funds are largely used for capital projects within eligible areas of the township. Some of the funds are made available to nonprofit organizations whose services and projects benefit primarily persons of low and moderate-income such as substance abuse counseling and youth programs.

The first hearing is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Montclair municipal building (2nd floor conference room), 205 Claremont Avenue. The hybrid meeting will be open to the public (learn how to attend online here). Topics will include the CDBG grant program, timeframe and potential projects and programs.

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