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Community Planning & Development
Local HUD-funded project plans available for public review Sept. 22, 2011 - The Village of Oak Park's draft 2012 Action Plan is available for public review and comment through October 21. The draft 2012 Action Plan contains goals and objectives for implementing the needs, priorities and strategies established in the Village’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Five-Year Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan. The document also contains a description of 2012 projects proposed to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and other funding for the January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 period. Click here to review a copy of the draft plan. Printed copies may be viewed at Village Hall, 123 Madison St., and all three branches of the Oak Park Public Library. For more information on the consolidated planning process, call 708.358.5419 or e-mail planning@oak-park.us. *** Community Development Block Grants and Emergency Shelter Grants
Each year the Village of Oak Park receives an allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CDBG funds are intended to support a wide variety of community and economic development activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development and improved community facilities and services. The purpose of the federally funded, but locally administered CDBG program is to develop and provide decent housing and a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for persons of low and moderate income. Organizations, including for-profits and state or federally certified not-for-profit agencies, are eligible to apply for CDBG grants through the Village. ESG funding is available only for providers of services that are related to homelessness or homelessness assistance. Proposals for both CDBG and ESG grants typically are available in early May of each year for the following year's funding cycle. Eligible CDBG activities include public services, facility improvements, housing and economic and infrastructure development. Eligible ESG activities include homeless and transitional shelter operations and homeless prevention activities. The Village's Community Development Citizen Advisory Commission reviews grant applications and makes recommendations to the Village Board for funding. First time applicants and existing grantees with new projects are encouraged to meet with Village CDBG/ESG staff to determine preliminary project eligibility and receive technical guidance. The general timeline for the annual process is as follows:
For more information or to schedule an appointment to discuss eligibility, call 708.358.5419 or 708.358.5416, or e-mail the Community Planning & Development Department
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