City Of Miami Gardens

City of Miami Gardens Community Development is a local government entity based in Miami Gardens, Florida, that has established itself as an active recipient of federal grant funding to support community development initiatives. As a child entity of the City of Miami Gardens, the organization operates under the structure of a U.S. local government city and is registered in SAM.gov through November 2, 2026. The entity does not serve as a federal contractor but has consistently demonstrated expertise in administering federal grants focused on improving housing, living conditions, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents within its jurisdiction.

City of Miami Gardens Community Development has received multiple formula grant awards from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), with a primary focus on two major federal grant programs. The entity has been awarded successive Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) under the Entitlement Grants program, receiving awards in October 2024, October 2023, October 2022, and November 2021, with performance periods extending through 2028-2033. Additionally, the City of Miami Gardens received a substantial $395,843.18 formula grant award on December 3, 2025, under HUD's Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), which provides funding through September 30, 2034. Through these federal grants, the organization has focused on community development activities including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance programs, acquisition and construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance. These initiatives are designed to expand the supply of affordable housing and create viable urban communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities for the city's low- and moderate-income population. All funding has been administered by HUD's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, establishing the City of Miami Gardens as a consistent and reliable federal grant recipient in the community development sector.