The City of Clarksville has announced the opening of applications for two federal grants aimed at supporting local programs that improve housing stability and enhance community services.
These grants, allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, are aimed to provide community agencies with the funds they need to provide support, address homelessness and bolster services for those at risk of housing instability.
What programs are available?
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program: A federal grant that helps improve the quality of life for low and moderate-income individuals and families. It provides funds to support community needs like affordable housing, better public infrastructure and economic development initiatives.
The Entitlement Program and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program: This program provides critical funding to help prevent homelessness and support people in urgent housing crises. It allows local nonprofit organizations to offer resources like temporary shelter, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention and outreach services.