Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

CDBG Program 

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annually awards the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the City of Jonesboro, as an entitlement city on a formula basis, to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed towards revitalizing neighborhoods, economic development, and providing improved community facilities and services. The program is authorized under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended; 42 U.S.C.-5301 et seq. CDBG Code of Federal Regulations is under 24 CRF Part 570 and 2 CFR Part 200. 

Activities must meet at least one of the three National Objectives: 

  • Benefit to low-and moderate-income (LMI); 
  • Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight; and 
  • Meet an urgent need. 

The City, stakeholders, and citizens, through the Citizen Participation Plan process identify community needs for each annual program and funding priorities to carry out activities for viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low-and moderate-income persons. 

City of Jonesboro, as grantee, carry out a wide range of community development activities, such as, housing services and economic development within the following core activities--programs:

  • Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance (may include sewer connection);
  • Homeownership Assistance;
  • Demolition & Clearance Assistance;
  • Public Services Program;
  • Public Facilities and Improvements Program;
  • Neighborhood Revitalization Program; and
  • Homeless Prevention and Services. 


The City Grants Department has created its 2021 Annual Action Plan proposal with public input until May 20.  You can voice your thoughts about the plan before it is finalized. Send all comments to Tonya Hass, CDBG Grant Program Manager 870-336-7170 thass@jonesboro.org

2021 Annual Action Plan - Community Development Block Grants (PDF)

 



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