CDBG Public Facilities

The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is a grant program that is available to fund publicly owned infrastructure for community based projects. Funding from this program can be used by municipalities and counties. 

Examples of eligible projects include:
 
•    Drainage systems
•    Water and sewer systems
•    Roads and bridges
•    Buildings 

Program Facts

CDBG requires that at least 51% of the persons benefitted must be persons of low and moderate income as determined the U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development.  

Municipalities and counties are awarded grants based on a competitive process. The Community Development Block Grant Program (Public Facilities) provides for a maximum grant amount per project of $600,000 for cities and counties with a population greater than 3,500 people and $450,000 for cities and counties with a population under 3,500. 

Submission Date 

Applications are taken annually and awarded on a competitive basis. Fund availability is determined annually from the One Year Action Plan.

Audits

All federally funded projects must meet federal audit requirements. For more information please select audits.

The following Public Facilities Information is available for download:

Word documents

Public Facilities Application
Basic 504 Requirements 
Budget Modification Form
CDBG Appendices 
Community Need Assessments 
Citizen Participation 
Emergency Application
Engineering Fee Schedule Guide
Engineering Report 
Environmental Checklist 
Funding Certification Form
Grant Survey Form CDBG
Grant Survey Form CDBG (Spanish) 
Maintenance Plan Form
Sample MOA between a County and Water Association
Water Viability Form
Water Viability Transmittal Form

Excel documents

Budget Form 
In-Kind Schedule 
Public Facilities Closeout Package
Request for Cash 
Water Viability Financials

PDF Documents

CDBG or HOME Project Sign 
CSD Policy Statement #09-003 on HUD Section 3 Reporting
Disclosure Form
HUD Section 3 Reporting Form #60002
2012 HUD Income Limits 

Link

Federal Funded Projects Compliance Guidance and Forms

For more information:
Community Services Division
Telephone: 601.359.3179
Fax: 601.359.3108
Hearing Impaired may contact us at 601-359-3119 (TTY)
community@mississippi.org

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