Southwest Georgia has once again demonstrated its commitment to community development by securing a substantial percentage of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for 2024, approximately 24% . We are proud to congratulate the nine recipients of this year’s awards. These communities will embark on critical infrastructure and improvement projects that will significantly enhance the quality of life for their residents.
Regional Commission Success
This year, we submitted six CDBG applications, and we are thrilled to announce that five of those six communities received awards. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, grant writers, and planners who attend CDBG workshops annually. These workshops, hosted by the Department of Community Affairs, are crucial for staying updated on best practices for completing CDBG applications.
The achievements of the 2024 CDBG award recipients highlight the dedication and hard work of our communities in Southwest Georgia. We look forward to seeing the positive impacts these projects will have on our region and encourage all eligible communities to consider applying for future CDBG opportunities.
Looking Ahead: Future Opportunities
For the community that did not receive an award this year, we plan to resubmit the application, just as we successfully did with the City of Arlington last year. Persistence and continuous learning are key to securing these vital funds.
If your community has a project in mind and you would like to apply for the Community Development Block Grant, please click the link below for more information. Remember, all communities applying for CDBG must be in compliance.
About the Community Development Block Grant Program
The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) provides essential funding for a wide range of eligible activities. These include housing improvement projects, public facilities such as water and sewer lines, buildings like local health centers or Head Start centers, and economic development projects. All CDBG-funded projects must substantially benefit low and moderate-income persons.
Funding Details
**Maximum Grant Amounts:**
- $1,000,000 for Single-Activity during regular competition
- $1,250,000 for Multi-Activity during regular competition
**Local Match Requirements for Annual Competition:**
- Grants up to $300,000 or single-activity housing projects: No matching funds required
- Grants of $300,001 to $750,000: 5% local matching funds required
- Grants of $750,001 to $1,000,000: 10% local matching funds required
- Grants of $1,000,001 or more: 15% local matching funds required
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants are units of general local government, excluding metropolitan cities, urban counties, and units of government eligible to participate in the urban counties or metropolitan cities programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Applicants selected for funding will be those with the greatest need as evidenced by poverty and per capita income, and whose applications most adequately address the needs of low and moderate-income persons with the greatest impact.
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For more details on applying for the Community Development Block Grant, Visit
https://www.swgrc.org/grant-writing-administration or email Brenda Wade.
| Recipient | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Arlington | Water Improvements | $901,335 |
| City of Camilla | Sewer Improvements | $1,000,000 |
| Colquitt County | Street and Drainage Improvements | $1,000,000 |
| City of Damascus | Water Improvement | $300,000 |
| Grady County | Building Improvements- Community Resource Center | $1,000,000 |
| Terrell County | Street and Drainage Improvements | $1,000,000 |
| City of Boston | Street and Drainage Improvements | $1,000,000 |
| Decatur County | Street and Drainage Improvements | $982,403 |
| City of Sumner | Water Improvements | $728,000 |
