Formula Grant B24MC480035

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $1,557,300 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Grant (CFDA 14.218) to the City of Plano, Texas on October 1, 2024. The CDBG program provides formula-based grants to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by funding decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities, primarily for low- and moderate-income persons.

Through this grant, the City of Plano will provide a range of community development activities, including: 1) Supportive services, including case management, counseling, emergency shelter, and transitional housing for women who are victims of domestic violence, delivered by the Texas Muslim Women's Foundation Inc.; 2) Rent payments, utility assistance, and case management for low-income Plano families at immediate risk of homelessness, provided by the Assistance Center Of Collin County Division; 3) Supportive services, including shelter, meals, and case management for homeless individuals, delivered by the Samaritan Inn, LLC Division; and 4) Weatherization, accessibility improvements, and exterior home repairs for low- and moderate-income homeowners, provided by Habitat For Humanity Of Collin County.