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Paterson, NJ 07505
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Community Development Block Grant Program
The Passaic County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and provides resources to address a wide range of community development needs. Established in 1974, the CDBG Program is one of HUD’s longest-running initiatives, supporting projects that enhance communities and improve quality of life for residents.
CDBG funds may be used for a variety of eligible activities, including public infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation, public services, property acquisition, economic development initiatives, and efforts to eliminate slums and blight.
Since 2008, the Passaic County Department of Planning and Economic Development has administered the Passaic County CDBG Program.
The primary objective of the Passaic County Urban County CDBG Program is to benefit low- and moderate-income residents and individuals with special needs throughout the County. The program serves the following twelve participating municipalities: Bloomingdale, Haledon, Hawthorne, Little Falls, North Haledon, Pompton Lakes, Prospect Park, Ringwood, Totowa, Wanaque, West Milford, and Woodland Park.
In addition, nonprofit organizations that provide services to low- and moderate-income individuals within these municipalities may be eligible to receive CDBG funding. In accordance with HUD regulations, no more than 15 percent of the annual grant allocation may be used for public service activities.
To be eligible for funding, each CDBG-assisted activity must meet at least one of HUD’s national objectives:
• Benefit low- and moderate-income persons
• Prevent or eliminate slums or blight
• Address urgent community development needs that pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community when other financial resources are not available.
Through strategic investment and community partnerships, the Passaic County CDBG Program helps strengthen neighborhoods, expand opportunities, and improve the quality of life for County residents.