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Human Planning Commission pauses grant awards amid federal shutdown, surveys residents for five-year plan
Summary
The Human Planning Commission said federal shutdowns paused award decisions for ESG, CDBG and HOME program grants and that it will continue work on the city’s five-year consolidated plan. Commissioners reported a community survey at a trunk-or-treat event that showed respondents prioritized youth programs if more CDBG funds were available.
Valerie Toney, chair of the Human Planning Commission, briefed the Planning Commission on the commission’s advisory role on federal HUD funding and its current priorities.
Toney said the commission reviews applications for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and HOME…
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