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1. Who is eligible to apply for a CDBG Grant?

Non-profit organizations located within and/or serving residents of Odessa are eligible to apply for CDBG funds. For previous subrecipients to be considered for CDBG funding, the organization must be in good standing with the City and HUD and must be up to date on all required reporting.

2. What activities are eligible for funding?

Eligible Activities: 

All CDBG assisted activities must be eligible as specifically defined in 24 CFR 570, and must meet the National Objective to provide benefit to Low-and-Moderate Income (LMI) Persons.

Applicants applying for CDBG funds to the City must propose an eligible activity that meets the National Objective AND meets one of the following goals or priorities as outlined in the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan.

Housing

• Owner-occupied home rehabilitation
• Minor and emergency housing repair assistance
• Facilities for battered women and children
• Transitional housing for the homeless
• Emergency shelters
• Special needs housing facilities

Public Facilities and Improvements

• Senior centers
• Childcare centers
• Youth centers
• Recreational facilities
• Community centers
• Park improvements
• Health care facilities

Public Services

• Senior services
• Homeless services
• Services for abused women and children
• Substance abuse services
• Mental health services
• Handicapped services
• Transportation services

Community Development & Infrastructure

• Fair Housing
• Street improvements
• Water/sewer improvement
• Drainage system improvement
• Sidewalk improvements

3. When is the deadline to submit an application?

Completed applications must be received by 4:00 PM on the First Monday of May.