Community development block grant- pro housing competition

The Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism Hawaii (DBEDT) was awarded a $6,631,950.56 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 (CFDA 14.023). The grant, awarded on August 24, 2024, will support DBEDT's efforts to identify and remove barriers to affordable housing production and preservation in Hawaii over a five-year performance period ending on September 30, 2029. Key eligible activities under this grant include developing housing policy plans, improving housing strategies, facilitating affordable housing production, implementing infrastructure upgrades, and preserving existing affordable housing stock. The grant funding is intended to benefit low- and moderate-income populations, with at least 70% of funds supporting these communities across urban, suburban, and rural areas in Hawaii.