TxCDBG announcement: public comment opportunity for Community Development Fund
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is accepting comment on the proposed rule revision for the Community Development Fund. The revision replaces traditional Regional Review Committee structure with a process that includes regional project priorities, state scoring similar to previous CD application cycles, and a Unified Scoring Committee for the remaining scoring criteria. The Proposed…
DRAFT 2018 TxCDBG Implementation Manual & Upcoming Workshops
DRAFT 2018 TxCDBG Implementation Manual The 2018 draft TxCDBG Implementation Manual is now available. Each revised chapter or form is located to the right of the current (2017) version. Click here The attached cover letter describes the changes included in this year’s document. We welcome feedback on the draft. Please send comments/feedback to Sue.Short@TexasAgriculture.gov by…
The Estimated Economic Impact of CDBG in Small and Rural Communities in Texas
ARCIT commissioned an independent economic impact analysis of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program on the Texas economy from 2012 – 2016. The report found local small and rural communities in Texas would have an overwhelming financial burden if they tried to complete much-needed core infrastructure…
CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships Program are in Serious Jeopardy
by Bruce Spitzengel, Grantworks The State-administered federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) are in serious jeopardy based on the President’s budget proposal. Our federal political leaders may not be aware of the significant impact that these programs have on rural Texas, helping to improve infrastructure and housing for citizens.…
Texas CDBG Colonia Planning Sample Documents
CDBG Colonia Planning Sample Documents are now available!! TX CDBG Colonia Planning Procurement Guidance (Word) (PDF) TX CDBG Colonia Planning Procurement Templates (Word) (PDF) TX CDBG Colonia Planning RFP Newspaper Advertisement (Word) (PDF)
