Eligible Projects
The City of Fremont uses its CDBG funds in three ways, within specified federal guidelines, as described below, and has developed a standardized process for distributing CDBG funds.
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1. Capital "Bricks and Mortar" Projects (at least 65% of funds) |
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Acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of facilities and improvements for community use (i.e. for childcare centers, homeless shelters, or health centers used predominantly by low and moderate-income persons).
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Housing rehabilitation and emergency grant assistance to improve housing occupied by low and moderate-income households.
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Activities to stimulate the production of affordable housing for low and moderate-income households (families, seniors, and disabled). |
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2. Public Services (up to 15% of funds) A majority of these funds are combined with City General Fund dollars and are made available through the Social Service Grant process. |
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Social Services for low and moderate-income persons.
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Housing related public services.
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Activities to affirmatively further fair housing. |
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3. Administrative Costs (up to 20%) |
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These funds pay for the City's costs in administering the CDBG program. |
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