Applications for CDBG 2025 projects open Oct. 4; meetings announced
Published on September 18, 2024
LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i Housing Agency is preparing to launch its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program application process for 2025 projects.
A link to the online applications will be available on Oct. 4, on the CDBG webpage of the Housing Agency’s website, www.kauai.gov/housing, under the “Housing and Community Development” tab. Applications are due on Nov. 12, by 4:30 p.m.
A virtual meeting and informational webinar will be held on Oct. 9, at 2 p.m., to discuss the use of federal funds for community needs, receive public comment and input, and provide information on how to apply for funding. Connectivity information to attend the virtual meeting and webinar will be on the county’s website at www.kauai.gov/Housing. Documents, materials and information on how to apply for CDBG funding is also available on the Housing Agency’s website at https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Housing-Agency/Housing-Community-Development/Community-Development-Block-Grant-Program-CDBG.
In-person meetings have also been scheduled as follows:
- Monday, Oct. 7, at 1 p.m., at the Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center (4491 Kou Street, Kapa‘a).
- Monday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m., at the Līhu‘e Civic Center Mo‘ikeha Building, Meeting Room 3 – Liquor Commission Conference Room (4444 Rice Street, Līhu‘e).
- Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m., at Waimea Neighborhood Center (4556 Makeke Road, Waimea).
The CDBG Program is a federally funded grant program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The program aims to develop and improve communities by providing decent and affordable housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities to low-and moderate-income people on Kaua‘i.
To meet the needs of the community, the Housing Agency relies on collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations, service providers, private and government entities, and non-profit affordable housing developers. Some examples include services to those experiencing homelessness, substance abuse prevention, and education for youth. CDBG funds have been used to rehabilitate shelters, family centers, and for off-site infrastructure and improvements. CDBG funds have also been used to support transitional housing, affordable rental units and opportunities for first-time homeownership through home purchases or gap and primary loans.
The Housing Agency will also receive comments on the upcoming 5-year Consolidated Plan (CP) for program years 2025-2030 and Annual Action Plan (AAP) for program year 2025. The purpose of the CP and the AAP is to ensure that jurisdictions receiving federal assistance, plan for housing and related needs in a way that improves availability and affordability of decent, safe, and sanitary housing and creates economic opportunities for low- to moderate-income families in our community. The CP focuses on three areas of concern: housing, homelessness, and community development. To receive funds made available under certain HUD programs, the County must have a housing strategy and CP that has been approved by HUD.
Interested persons are invited to attend the in-person or virtual public meetings as stated above and provide comments on the upcoming CP and AAP.
Written comments may also be mailed to 4444 Rice Street, Suite 330, Līhu‘e, HI 96766 or emailed to housing@kauai.gov . All comments received by November 12, 2024, will be considered in preparing the Annual Action Plan 2025.
Closed captioning services will be provided for the virtual meeting and webinar.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, email housing@kauai.gov as soon as possible, preferably ten (10) days prior to the meeting date or call 241-4444. If a response is received after that, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
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