Community Development Block Grant OverviewThe State of Utah Community Development Block Grant program provides grants to cities and towns of fewer than 50,000 in population and counties of fewer than 200,000 people. The entitlement cities of Clearfield, Layton, Logan, Ogden, Orem, Provo, Salt Lake City, Sandy, St. George, Taylorsville, West Jordan, West Valley City, and the county of Salt Lake have similar programs designated for their areas and are not eligible for the State Small Cities CDBG program. Potential applicants should contact those entities directly. The purpose of the Small Cities program is "to assist in developing viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate incomes." The 2008 program year is the 27th in which the Small Cities CDBG program has been administered by the State of Utah. The Utah program is unique compared to other states which utilize a more centralized funds-distribution process. In Utah, the program is based on public input through local governments which establish priorities for local projects consistent with state and federal guidelines. CDBG Applications Grantee Workshops will be conducted for the 2009 program year funding on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 in Orem for all funded applicants south of Orem and on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 for all funded applicants north of Orem. Please contact our office at (801) 538.8861with any questions regarding the workshops. The application requirements are detailed in the 2008 CDBG Application Policies & Procedures Manual under PUBLICATIONS. Web Grants is the online system that automates the process of applying for grants and loans.
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