City of Savannah, GA
04/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/29/2024 08:34
City to Hold Public Hearing for Housing and Community Development One-Year Action Plan
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 29, 2024
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City to Hold Public Hearing for Housing and Community Development One-Year Action Plan
SAVANNAH - The City of Savannah will host a public hearing to discuss the development of Savannah's Housing and Community Development FY2025 One-Year Action Plan on Wednesday May 8 at the Coastal Georgia Center Auditorium.
City Departments will discuss current goals, objectives, strategies, and priorities for spending approximately $3.3 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and HOME Investment Partnership funds in 2025.
Additionally, the Department of Human Services will hold a work session for ESG and CDBG grant applicants on Thursday, May 9 at 2 p.m. at the Coastal Georgia Center Auditorium. All applications are due no later than Monday, June 20 at 5 p.m.
What:Public Hearing for the Housing and Community Development FY2025 One-Year Action Plan
When: Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Coastal Georgia Center Auditorium, 305 Fahm St.
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About Community Development Block Grant
The CDBG program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The 2025 CDBG Public Service activities will be geared toward reducing poverty and to help low-income individuals and families regain and retain self-sufficiency. For more information, please visit https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/cdbg-entitlement/
About Emergency Solutions Grant
The ESG program helps provide essential services for persons experiencing homelessness, including emergency shelter and intervention strategies for families at risk of becoming homeless. For more information, please visit https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/esg/
About HOME Investment Partnership
The HOME Investment Partnerships program creates decent and affordable housing, particularly for very low-income persons. For more information, please visit https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/home