Community Development Block Grant Program

In April 2004, the City of Bend began its first Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year.  The CDBG Program is a federal funding program that provides assistance for housing and community development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income persons.  The funds are provided by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and are utilized or distributed by the City of Bend.

The CDBG Program is guided by the City of Bend 2004-2009 Consolidated Plan, a comprehensive housing and community development strategy that was prepared with extensive public involvement.

Each year, the City requests proposals from organizations and agencies undertaking CDBG-eligible projects.  The proposals are reviewed by the City Council's CDBG/Housing Advisory Committee, which then submits its funding recommendations for consideration and approval by the Council.

The projects selected for CDBG funding each year are outlined in the City's annual Action Plan. Click here to view the City of Bend's 2006/2007 Action Plan.

Click here for a summary of the range and types of projects and activities that are eligible for CDBG funding.  The summary is not a complete list of eligible and ineligible activities.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Jim Long, CDBG/Affordable Housing Manager
(541) 312-4915 direct
(541) 385-6676 fax
jlong@ci.bend.or.us

RELATED LINKS:

        HUD (Dept of Housing & Urban Development) 
        COCAAN (Central Oregon Community Action Network)
                COCAAN is dedicated to empowering individuals and families to succeed and
                     become engaged citizens in the community.
       CORHA (Central Oregon Regional Housing Authority) aka Housing Works  
               Central Oregon Regional Housing Authority (CORHA) is a public corporation, 
               organized under Housing Authority Law of the State of Oregon (ORS Chapter 
               456).   They provide affordable housing programs to over 1,500 lower income 
               households within our region.