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The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is authorized under Title I of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The primary goal of the CDBG
program, as outlined by Title I is
"…is the development of viable urban
communities, by providing decent housing and suitable living environment and expanding
economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income."
The City’s CDBG program year runs from May 1st through April 30th. During this period, the City or subgrantees undertake projects and activities that were included in the HUD required annual Action Plan, which is approved by the Common Council after reviews by the Plan Commission. A public hearing is held annually at the Oshkosh Seniors Center to discuss the draft Action Plan and receive public comments on the proposed activities.
CDBG program guidelines are fairly flexible and allow for many activities to be undertaken as part of the program as long as a national objective is being met by the activity being undertaken as well as being consistent with the City’s 2005 – 2009 Consolidated Plan and the Comprehensive Plan. Eligible activities can broadly be categorized as follows:
- Housing
- Economic Development/Central City Redevelopment
- Public Services
- Planning
- Administration
- Public Facilities and Improvements
While the City undertakes activities on its own relative to the above categories, it also provides grant assistance to individuals and organizations proposing to undertake eligible activities that meet a national objective as well as priorities found in the City’s 2005 – 2009 Consolidated Plan.
CDBG Public Service Application - Due Nov. 6
2010 Program Year CDBG Funding Application
2008 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
2007 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
2006 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
2005 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
2004 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Application to Apply for 2008 CDBG-R Recovery & Reinvestment Funds
If you have any questions regarding the CDBG program, please contact the Department of Community Development at 920-236-5055.
If persons requiring special accommodations (large-print, interpreters, etc.) wish to have these documents presented in a different format, please contact the Department of Community Development at 920-236-5055.