Community development block grant- pro housing competition

The City of Arcata was awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Community Development Block Grant - PRO (Pathways to Removing Obstacles) Housing Competition program (CFDA 14.023). The funding will support the city's efforts to identify and remove barriers to affordable housing production and preservation within its local jurisdiction. Eligible activities under this grant include developing housing policy plans, improving housing strategies, facilitating affordable housing development, implementing infrastructure upgrades, and preserving existing affordable housing stock. The award date is August 23, 2024, with a project period ending on September 30, 2029. This competitive grant program empowers state and local governments to address community development challenges that impede affordable housing, with the goal of benefiting low- and moderate-income populations across urban, suburban, and rural areas.