COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Plans and Reports
2009-2011 Consolidated Plan
2009 Annual Action Plan
2009 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
2010 Annual Action Plan
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Meetings and Announcements
q The 2009 CDBG Projects have been chosen. Click here to see what was funded: 2009 Funded Projects
q The 2010 CDBG Projects have been chosen. Click here to see what was funded: 2010 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
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?
Typically applications are available during the months of August, September and October for the following fiscal year which starts in April. Applications will be released on this section of the webpage.
Housing and Economic Development Applications
The Housing and Economic Development grant applications are generally released June and due in August.
Public Facilities and Infrastructure Applications
The Public Facility and Infrastructure grant applications will be released July and due in September
2011 Public Facility & Infrastructure Application Instructions
2011 Public Facilities and Infrastructure Application
Public Service Applications
The Public Service grant applications will be released August and due in October
2011 Public Service Application Instructions
2011 Public Service Application
Emergency proposals are available for consideration of projects that arise outside of our standard application timeline. It is recommended that you discuss your project with us prior to submitting a proposal to determine eligibility and funding feasibility.
Emergency Proposal Instructions
Emergency Proposal Application
Other helpful documents:
Subrecipient Handbook
Sample Subrecipient Agreement
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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
Fair Housing Information:
El Paso County Analysis to Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
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
