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Fall River hearing draws nonprofits seeking CDBG, HOME and ESG support as application deadline nears
Summary
On Jan. 7, 2026, the Fall River Community Development Agency held a public hearing where nonprofit providers and economic-development partners urged continued CDBG, HOME and ESG funding; FRCDA announced application deadlines (Jan. 21) and estimated allocations for FY 2026.
FALL RIVER, Mass. — Nonprofit providers and economic-development partners urged the Fall River Community Development Agency (FRCDA) on Jan. 7 to maintain federal and local support for housing, homeless services and youth programs as the agency develops Year 2 of its five-year consolidated plan.
Michael Dion, executive director and CFO of the FRCDA, opened the hearing and described the agency’s role administering U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs for the city. “Each year, FRCDA receives approximately $10,000,000 in federal, state, and private funds,” Dion said, and he explained the agency will use testimony and written requests to shape the annual action plan for the program year beginning July 1, 2026.
Why it matters: The plan guides how CDBG (Community Development Block Grant), HOME and ESG (Emergency Solutions Grant) dollars are allocated in Fall River. Dion told attendees the agency estimates about $2.4 million for CDBG activities,…
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