Federal Grants - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Announcements:

The 2011 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan and Application Packet NOW AVAILABLE (updated 5/12/2010). Click here for details and to download the application forms.
Proposed 2008 (CDBG-R) and 2010 (CDBG) Action Plan Amendments to be presented at City Council July 21, 2010. For details about the amendments, please click here.
NOW AVAILABLE: the City of Bremerton's 2009 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to HUD. the "CAPER" reports to HUD what the City has accomplished with its Block Grant Funding. Click here for details.
Draft Needs Assessment and Draft Housing Market Analysis are available for viewing. This data has been compiled in preparation for publication of the 2011-2015 CDBG/HOME Consolidated Plan. Click here to view the documents.

What is Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)?

CDBG and HOME are federal grant programs from HUD that provide communities with flexible funding to address a wide range of community development needs.
The City of Bremerton receives funding yearly to benefit low- and moderate-income residents, help reduce or prevent slum and blight, address an urgent need, or provide affordable housing.
Many local non-profits have received support from the City's CDBG funding for public service, capital/construction and housing projects. See details in annual Action Plans, below.

The City of Bremerton is an entitlement community which receives a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the federal department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) each year. The City also receives funding from the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) fund via an interlocal agreement with Kitsap County, and it receives Shelter + Care funds to assist with supportive services. To comply with grant guidelines, the City participates with Kitsap County in the Consolidated Planning Process for Housing and Community Development.

A large proportion of the funding each year is granted to local agencies and service providers who are best equipped to serve citizens in need. The allocation of these funds to the agencies takes place through a competitive grant application process each year, which is managed through the City's Department of Community Development.

Please check the general information page or contact the Department of Community Development for more information on the federal grant process.

2011 CDBG/HOME Funding
2011 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan and Funding Application

2010 CDBG/HOME Funding
City Council approved the 2010 CDBG funding recommendations in a public hearing held October 21, 2009. The 2010 CDBG/HOME Action Plan was submitted to HUD on November 15th, 2009.
2010 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan and Funding Application
2010 Citizen Advisory Committee CDBG/HOME Funding Recommendations
2010 CDBG HOME Project Descriptions
2010 CDBG Funding Recommendations
2010 CDBG Action Plan Submission to HUD
2010 Proposed Action Plan Amendment

2009 CDBG/HOME Funding
Requests for 2009 funding far exceeded the funding expected: the City received a record-breaking 32 applications, 29 of which passed eligibility and technical review. The program's Citizen Advisory Committee reviewed these applications, and conducted interviews during the week of September 15th. After much consideration, the Committee developed its funding recommendations, which were presented to City Council and approved in a regular public session on the 5th of November, 2008.
2009 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan and Application
2009 Citizen Advisory Committee CDBG/HOME Funding Recommendations
2009 CDBG Action Plan Submission to HUD
2009 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

2008 CDBG/HOME Funding
The Bremerton City Council approved the 2008 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan in a public hearing held on May 2, 2007 for the 2008 Program Year funding. City Council approved the 2008 CDBG funding recommendations in a public hearing on November 7, 2007, and the 2008 CDBG/HOME Action Plan was submitted to HUD on November 15th, 2007. The 2008 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report is now available for comment, through March 30, 2009.
2008 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan
2008 Citizen Advisory Committee CDBG Funding Recommendations
2008 CDBG Action Plan Submission to HUD
2008 CDBG Action Plan - Amendment
2008 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
2008 Proposed Action Plan Amendment II

2007 CDBG Funding
The Bremerton City Council approved funding applications in a regular public session on the 4th of October, 2006 for the 2007 Program Year. In general, applicants were funded as recommended by the Citizen Advisory Committee.
2007 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan
2007 Citizen Advisory Committee CDBG Funding Recommendations
2007 CDBG Action Plan Submission to HUD
2007 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Shelter Plus Care 2007 Annual Performance Report

2006 CDBG Funding
The Bremerton City Council approved funding applications in a regular public session on the 19th of October, 2005 for the 2006 Program Year. In general, applicants were funded as recommended by the Citizen Advisory Committee.
2006 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan
2006 Citizen Advisory Committee CDBG Funding Recommendations
2006 CDBG Action Plan Submission to HUD
2006 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

2005 CDBG Funding
The City of Bremerton, as recipient of federal Community Development Block Grant funds, is required to report yearly on its success in meeting goals established by its current five-year plan. Click here to view the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).