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Commission approves CDBG nonprofit grants amid questions about recipients; Dawn Center and United Way discussed
Summary
Hernando County approved Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards to several nonprofits for public‑service activities after debate over eligibility, auditing and program content. Two applications were withdrawn or found ineligible; some commissioners expressed objections to specific organizations.
The Board voted July 8 to approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding recommendations for nonprofit public‑service activities, after staff detailed HUD eligibility rules and the scoring process. The funds are part of the county’s entitlement allocation and must meet HUD public‑service criteria serving low‑ and moderate‑income residents.
What the board approved: Following staff presentations and questions about organizational eligibility and audits, the commissioners approved awards to organizations that met HUD rules and internal scoring. Notably, Jericho Road withdrew an application after HUD clarified vehicle purchases were not an eligible expense; another applicant (Rise Empowerment…
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