1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Dan Narber
Iowa Economic Development Authority

2. Community Development Block Grant Program
Receive Approximately $22 Million Annually
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Anticipated Program Budget Cuts
CDBG funding declined $7.5 million or 26% decrease since 2010

3. 2010 Allocation = $28,51 Million 2011 Allocation = $23,87 Million
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4. De-Obligated CDBG Funds
Tornado & Wind Damage Assistance Program
$4.4 Million to Monona, Cherokee, Benton, Ida, Taylor, and Tama Counties
Technical Assistance
Stormwater workshops, planning/public participation workshops, studies
Sustainable Community Demonstration Projects
District geo-thermal in West Union, urban stormwater management in Belle Plaine
Downtown Revitalization
Façade Master Plan, Neighborhood Facilities Projects
20 Active projects - $9.8 Million
Applications due in January

5. CDBG Economic Development Programs
Economic Development Set-Aside (EDSA)
For-profit loan assistance tied directly to job creation
Maximum $10,000 per job, maximum award $1 million
51% of jobs must be LMI
No match requirement, but an evaluation criteria
Jobs must meet or exceed 90% regional wage
Public Facilities Set-Aside (PFSA)
Assistance to cities/counties for infrastructure that will lead to job creation
Maximum $10,000 per job, maximum award $500,000
50% local match required
Career Link – job training program

6. Sustainable Community Demonstration and Downtown Revitalization Purposes
Assist communities in demonstrating innovative, cutting edge solutions to making Iowa’s communities more environmentally, economically, and culturally viable
Innovative, out-of-the-box, comprehensive, and replicable approaches to sustainability

7. Sustainable Community Demonstration and Downtown Revitalization
Sustainable Community Demonstration Projects
Funds are made available through IDED’s Contingency Fund
5% of CDBG’s annual allocation
usually funds Opportunities and Threats activities
Downtown Revitalization Projects
Funds are made available through the deobligation of federal funds through IDED’s competitive program
Needs to be part of a comprehensive downtown revitalization plan

8. 2012 Program Year Funding Water/Sewer
60 Applications for $18.9 Million
25 Awards for $15.1 Million
Leveraged $10.8 Million in Local Funds
Community Facilities an Services
19 Applications for $7.1 Million
5 Awards for $2.4 Million
Leveraged $2.7 Million in Local Funds

9. 2011 Program Year Funding Water/Sewer
64 Applications for $19.6 Million
45 Awards for $15.1 Million
Leveraged $31.5 Million in Local Funds
Community Facilities an Services
14 Applications for $5.6 Million
8 Awards for $2.8 Million
Leveraged $2.6 Million in Local Funds

10. 2010 Program Year Funding Water and Sewer Fund
79 Applications for $26.1 Million
34 Awards for $11.8 Million
Leveraged $52 Million in Local Funds
Community Facilities and Services Fund
12 Applications for $5.2 Million
4 Awards for $2.1 Million
Leveraged $4.4 Million in Local Funds

11. National Objective All Projects Must Meet National Objective
Primarily Benefit Persons of Low and Moderate Income (LMI)
51% of Those Benefitting Must be LMI
Based on 80% of Median Family Income by Household Size

12. State of Iowa CDBG Program
Competitive Program
Water/Sewer Fund
Community Facilities and Services Fund
Housing Fund
Job Creation, Retention, and Enhancement Fund
Contingency Fund

13. CDBG Fund Eligible Applicants
Cities Under 50,000
All Counties
Eligible Applicants Can Apply on Behalf of a Non-Profit

14. Grant Ceilings
$300,000*
1,000-2,499 $500,000
2,500-14,999 $600,000
15,000-49,999 $800,000
*Maximum $1000 Per Person

15. CDBG Fund Eligible Costs
Architectural and Engineering Fees
Acquisition
Construction
Expansion
Renovation
Administration

16. Water and Sewer Fund Application Review Criteria
Need for the Project
Timely Start and Completion
Local Funds Leveraged
Cost Per Beneficiary
Best Long Term Option
Affordability

17. Readiness Requirements
Procurement of Engineer Prior to Submittal of Application
Submittal of Application to Other Funding Agencies by CDBG Due Date
Submittal of Approvable PER to DNR by CDBG Due Date For All Projects
Submittal of Approvable PER to USDA
Submittal of Approvable PER With CDBG Application

18. Community Facilities & Services Fund Application Review Criteria
Need for the Project
Timely Start and Completion
Local Funds Leveraged
Cost Per Beneficiary
Capacity to Operate Facility
Amount of Local Funds Committed or Secured
Percentage of Low and Moderate Income Persons Being Served
Will Meet National Objective After Completion

19. Readiness Requirements
Submittal of Application to Other Funding Agencies by CDBG Due Date
Documentation of Prior Planning
Documentation of Signed Agreements or Commitments for all Entities

20. Federal Requirements CDBG recipients must comply with:
Procurement Requirements of 24 CFR Part 85.36
NEPA Act of 1969 and Environmental Review Requirements of 24 CFR Part 58
Upfront Review of Environmental Assessments
Labor Standards Compliance: Davis-Bacon and Related Acts
Acquisition Regulations for Project Site and Easements
Civil Rights and Fair Housing Requirements

21. Coordination with other Agencies
Jointly funded projects
USDA Rural Development
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Coordination Meetings to Discuss Projects
Valuable Resources for Information and Technical Details

22. Funding Cycle August - Application Workshop
Nov./Jan Applications Due
March Awards
April - Recipient Workshop

23. CDBG Process Changes Online Application Process IowaGrants.gov
Will Use for Complete Process
Application to Project Close-out
Drawing Funds
Amendments
Reporting

24. Current Funding Cycle 2013 Program Year Water/Sewer Fund
67 Applications Received
Requesting $22.6 Million
Community Facilities and Services Fund
9 Applications Received
Requesting $4.6 Million

25. Dan Narber, Project Manager 515.725.3072 dan.narber@iowa.gov
CDBG Program Contacts
Dan Narber, Project Manager