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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

Plans and Reports - Meetings and Announcements - Advisory Board
Applications and Eligibility - Resources and Links - Contact Us

Plans and Reports

2009-2010 Consolidated Plan

 

2009 Annual Action Plan

 

2010 Annual Action Plan 

(Coming Soon! -Check back for details on how to participate in the planning process for 2010)

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Meetings and Announcements

q The 2009 CDBG Projects have been chosen. Click here to see what will be funded: 2009 Funded Projects

 

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Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB)

The Community Development Advisory Board was established to review matters of importance regarding El Paso County's CDBG program and to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners concerning community development issues and the use of the funds.

For more information please visit the CDAB webpage.

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Applications and Eligibility

2010 Community Development Block Grant applications are now available. All applications are due on November 18th, 2009. Please note there have been changes from the 2009 Application. Please click on the following links to access application materials.

 

Application Instructions

2010 Application

 

Subrecipient Handbook

Sample Subrecipient Agreement

CDBG Guide to Ranking Projects

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Who can apply for funds?

CDBG funds can be awarded to local jurisdictions and non-profit organizations, but not private individuals.

 

What can be funded?

Any project or program funded with these federal dollars must meet specific eligibility criteria set HUD, address a local priority need, identified in the County’s Consolidated Plan, and meet a national objective of the program. Please contact us to discuss the eligibility of a specific program or project.

 

How do I apply?

The 2010 applications will be available on this site beginning October 14th, 2009. Applications are to be submitted electronically and will be due on November 18th, 2009. Be sure to contact us with any questions.

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Resources and Links

2000 US Census Tract Map (Low-Res pdf)

2000 US Census Tract Map (Hi-Res pdf)

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

For Fair Housing Information Please Visit:

HUD's Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Website

United States Department of Justice: Civil Rights Division

Colorado Division of Civil Rights

Check back soon on our main page for a Fair Housing Page that will include educational information and resources on fair housing.

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Contact Us

For more information please contact:

Tiffany Colvert
Community Development Specialist

27 E. Vermijo, 5th Floor
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
719-520-6476, fax 719-520-6486

tiffanycolvert@elpasoco.com

                                     

Contact:
DeAnne McCann
DeAnneMcCann@elpasoco.com

Location:
27 E. Vermijo Ave.
5th Floor
Colorado Springs, CO
80903

Telephone:
 (719) 520-6481

Fax:
 (719) 520-6486

Office Hours:
7:30am-5:00pm
Monday-Thursday
Closed Fridays and
holidays