Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Applications Now Open
The City of Opelika’s Community Development department is now accepting applications for PY2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to subrecipients.
Each year, CDBG grantees must submit an Annual Action Plan, to the U.S, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and City Council for adoption. The Action Plan provides a concise summary of the actions and activities that CDBG funds will be used to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and that benefit the City’s low- and moderate- income citizens.
Applications for funding are available at the Community Development office of the Public Works Facility or online. Deadline for submission of proposals is Monday, May 2, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
Application for Funding to obtain CDBG funding application.
Completed applications can be sent to Lisa Thrift, Community Development Administrator, at [email protected] or 700 Fox Trail, Opelika, AL 36801.
Input from public service providers and residents are an essential part of the City’s ongoing effort to involve the community in long-range planning and investment decisions related to CDBG programs. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 @ 4:00 p.m. in the Municipal Meeting Room, 300 MLK Boulevard. The deadline for community input is May 12, 2022.
Requests for housing and public service activities will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the PY2022 Annual Action Plan.
If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development office at (334) 705-5155.