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City staff propose letting departments compete for CDBG public-facility funds and set award minimums
Summary
City staff proposed opening a portion of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to internal city departments and establishing award minimums—$100,000 for non-public-service awards and $40,000 for public-service awards—to increase impact and reduce administrative burden. Council members raised concerns about excluding small nonprofits and outreach during recovery.
James Shelton, the City of Asheville’s community development division manager, told the Housing and Community Development Committee on Nov. 18 that staff are considering two changes to the annual CDBG funding process: solicit project proposals from internal city departments for non-public-service activities (public facilities and improvements) and set award minimums to concentrate impact and ease administration.
"We are seeking this Committee's feedback today on this proposed change," Shelton said,…
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