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Beaumont holds public hearing on CDBG nonprofit requests; 25 applicants seek $200,000 in funds
Summary
Twenty‑five nonprofit applicants presented projects to the City Council as part of the Community Development Block Grant public hearing; staff said $200,000 is available and agencies are capped at $20,000 under HUD rules; council will consider final awards at the May 20 council meeting.
The Beaumont City Council opened and closed a public hearing to hear nonprofit requests for the city's 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. City staff and nonprofit representatives provided project descriptions and answered procedural questions.
Why it matters: Beaumont receives an annual entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund community programs. Staff told council $200,000 of CDBG funds are available for nonprofits this cycle and reminded applicants the federal program requires awards to meet HUD national objectives for low‑ and moderate‑income households.
Staff and applicants: Jess Prince (city staff) told the council…
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