The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is provided by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, (HUD). These funds must be used primarily to benefit low- and moderate-income persons living in the City of Frisco.

Possible uses of funds include:

• Acquisitions or purchases of public facilities
• Rehabilitation of housing stock for low- and moderate-income homeowners
• Provision of services concerned with housing, employment, crime prevention, child care, health, drug abuse, education, fair housing, energy conservation, welfare, or recreation. 

Up to 15% of the grant amount may be provided for public services.
 
For information on the application process, please see the Grants page.
 

Consolidated Plan

The City Council approved the Consolidated Plan 2015 - 2019 on Tuesday, June 16, 2015.  The Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2018 reflects the Goals and Objectives of the Consolidated Plan 2015 -2019. The City of Frisco received notification that it will be receiving Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in the amount of $521,399 for program year 2018. The City estimates an approximate $16,000 will be earned in program income.    
 
The purpose of the Community Development Block Grant Program is to support and perform activities which primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons and prevent or eliminate slums or blight. The total amount of Community Development Block Grant funds will be used for program year 2018, from October 1, 2018, to September 30, 2019. Shown below are projects and funding for the 2018 program year.  
 
Public Service Funding Recommendations – by law, the City of Frisco can only use up to 15% of its CDBG funding for public services. 

Organization	Funding
Frisco Family Services Center Funds will be used to partially fund the salary of a Bilingual Social Worker to support the FFSC BASIC program.	$41,730
Samaritan Inn Funds will be used to provide shelter and services to persons experiencing homelessness.	$16,479
Meals on Wheels Funds will provide home-delivered meals to disabled and seniors.	$20,000

  
Non Public Services or Construction Funding Recommendations 

Organization	Funding
City of Frisco Housing Rehabilitation This program provides low-interest rehabilitation and reconstruction loans to low-moderate income owner-occupied households.	$52,009
City of Frisco Public Improvements and Infrastructure This program provides public facility and infrastructure activities to low- and moderate-income areas.	$300,000

Administrative Costs – The City of Frisco will use up to 20% of their CDBG entitlement for the purpose of offsetting administrative costs of the CDBG program.  Regulatory Citation:  24 CFR 570.206.