City Of Waterloo

City of Waterloo Community Development Division, operating as the Community Development Board, is a local government entity based in Waterloo, Iowa that has established itself as a consistent recipient of federal grant funding focused on community development and affordable housing initiatives. The organization, registered in SAM.gov since January 2006, serves as a participating jurisdiction for multiple U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs, providing essential services to low- and moderate-income residents within its jurisdiction. Through its community development strategies, the organization addresses critical local needs with a focus on improving living environments and protecting vulnerable populations in the Waterloo area.

The Community Development Board has demonstrated substantial expertise in executing federal grant programs, primarily through awards from HUD's Community Planning and Development division. The organization has received multiple HOME Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239) formula grants, including recent awards of $473,739.44 (September 2025) and $462,772.55 (December 2024), which support a comprehensive range of affordable housing activities including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance, acquisition and rehabilitation or construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance. Additionally, the organization has received consistent Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement awards dating back to at least 2021, which fund activities that develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and suitable living environments while expanding economic opportunities. The organization has also received specialized funding through HUD's Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program, securing a $1,999,991 project grant (April 2024) to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in privately-owned low-income housing, with particular focus on protecting children under six in pre-1960 housing units. These grant awards reflect the organization's ongoing commitment to housing development, community revitalization, and public health initiatives that benefit low-income and vulnerable populations in Waterloo.