Community Meeting Seeking Project Input for the FY23 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
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COMMUNITY MEETING NOTICE
Meeting for Community Development Block Grant FY23
The Borough will hold a public meeting to review the FY23 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and discuss projects for which the Borough may apply for funding to the grant program. The purpose of the meeting is to seek citizen views, community comments and to accept alternative project proposals.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 5:30-6:30 pm in Assembly Chambers at 205 Brueger Street, Wrangell.
CDBG competitive grants are single-purpose project grants; maximum of $850,000 per community, used to fund community development activities carried out to enhance the quality of life for low- and moderate-income residents. There are three basic funding categories: Community Development, Planning, and Special Economic Development. The following are examples of eligible activities:
- Community Development
- Public Facilities: Daycare Centers; Water & Sewer Systems; Solid Waste Disposal Facilities; Docks & Harbors; Electrical Distribution Lines; Acquisition or Construction
- Transportation Improvements: Local Service Roads; Barge Facilities
- Access to Public Facilities: Improve access for persons with disabilities.
- Real Property: Acquisition; Building Removal/Demolition; Improvements
- Fire Protection Facilities/Equipment: Design; Construction; Rehabilitation; Purchase
- Planning
- Data Collection; Analysis; Marketing Studies; Feasibility Studies; Economic Development Plans; Land Use Plans; Plan Updates
- Special Economic Development
- Commercial or Industrial Improvements
- Acquisition or Construction
- Assistance (through eligible applicant) to an identified private, for-profit entity, or entities for projects that create and maintain jobs for low to moderate income persons, or that assist business that provide goods or services needed by and affordable to low- and moderate-income residents.
Project funding ideas may be submitted prior to the public meeting. Please drop off ideas in writing at City Hall or by email to aal-haddad@wrangell.com. For more information, please contact Amber Al-Haddad at 907-874-3902.
The Public is encouraged to attend and provide ideas and comments to other proposed projects.
