Housing/Community Development

Community Development Block Grant

The Town of Gilbert receives approximately $700,000 annually in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG).

CDBG funding provides support for public services, improvements to public facilities and infrastructure, and various other community development activities.

All CDBG activities must meet the eligibility criteria set forth by federal regulations. Town departments and local non-profits apply for CDBG funds annually which are prioritized and reviewed by a volunteer resident committee. Mayor and Council make final decisions on CDBG projects and funding amounts.

Get Involved!

In order to receive CDBG funds, the Town must complete a Consolidated Plan every 5 years and an Annual Action Plan every year. The Annual Action Plan describes the activities that will be undertaken to address the need of the community utilizing federal funds.

The planning process is open to the public! If you are interested in participating, please contact Community Development staff or see the CDBG Annual Action planning process. We look forward to your participation

CDBG Projects

The Town of Gilbert has utilized CDBG funds to offer services, housing assistance, infrastructure and facility improvements for the residents of Gilbert. Examples of past funded projects include:

  • • Infrastructure in qualifying neighborhoods (Sonora Town Sewer Conversion Projects)
  • • Public Services for low and moderate income residents (Gilbert Senior Center operation)
  • • Owner-occupied housing repairs (Gilbert Emergency and Minor Rehabilitation Program)
  • • Increase homeownership opportunities (Gilbert Down Payment Assistance Program)
  • • Facility Improvements (Expansion of the Child Crisis Center and building of new Community/Senior Center)
  • • Job creation through technical assistance to Gilbert businesses (Frontrunner Program)

More Information?

For more information on how to participate in the planning process, access CDBG funded programs, or want more information about Gilbert's CDBG program, contact the Community Development staff listed below.

Plans & Reports for Housing Programs

Federal Plans and Reports

In order to receive CDBG and HOME funds, the Town of Gilbert must prepare a five-year consolidated plan, annual action plans that outline intended use of federal HUD resources each year, and annual evaluation and performance reports of accomplishments utilizing federal funds.  All plans are developed in consultation with local organizations and individual residents through a public participation process.

All Plans and Reports are in .pdf format. If you are not familiar with .pdf files and would like to learn more, please start here.

Social Services, Arts and Culture, Block Grant, and HOME Activity Funding

Town of Gilbert - Annual Funding Allocations

List of currently funded organizations and the current funding priorities for social services, arts and culture.

Annual Funding Allocations
Organization Project FY 2009/2010 Award FY 2010/2011 Award FY 2011/2012 Award
 
Community Assistance General funds and CDBG funds
Community Information and Referral 24 Hour Help Hotline $1,750 - $1,000
Community Services of Arizona Gilbert CAP Office $127,490 $123,166 $123,166
The Salvation Army Financial Assistance - - $5,300
United Food Bank Emergency Food $6,000 $4,311 $4,311
Total Community Assistance $135,240 $127,477 $133,777
 
Senior/Disabled Services General funds and CDBG funds
About Care, Inc. Transportation for homebound $4,300 - $3,000
Advocates for the Disabled Disability services $6,100 $3,156 -
Alzheimer's Assocation Support groups and referrals $3,400 $2,343 $2,400
Civitan Foundation Disabled youth support $5,000 - -
Community Services of Arizona Gilbert Senior Center $138,629 $136,037 $136,037
East Valley Adult Resources Volunteer opportunities for seniors $7,000 $2,209 $1,000
The Centers for Habilitation Therapy support for youth $11,600 - -
Total Senior Disabled Services 58,600 82,959 135,954
 
Homeless Assistance General funds
A New Leaf- East Valley Men's Center Emergency housing for homeless adult men $19,000 $12,669 $4,500
A New Leaf – EMPOWER Transitional housing for young adults - $6,976 $1,800
A New Leaf – La Mesita Shelter Transitional housing for homeless families with children $6,900 $5,347 $1,900
Central Arizona Shelter Services Emergency housing for homeless $7,000 $7,985 $1,800
National Advocacy & Training Network Emergency housing for single women w/ substance abuse $1,000 - -
Save the Family Foundation Transitional Shelter for homeless families $14,000 $11,151 $7,300
Shoebox Ministry Toiletry kits for homeless $2,000 - $1,000
Total Homeless Assistance $49,900 $41,128 $18,300
 
Youth Services General funds
A New Leaf - Mayfield Alternative Youth Center Alternatives to juvenile justice system for youth - - $1,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Mentoring $7,500 $1,877 $1,000
Gilbert Branch Boys & Girls Club After school programs $125,000 $103,643 $125,000
Child Crisis Center Family Resource Center $34,000 $17,784 $4,700
Child Crisis Center Foster Care and Adoption Program $2,500 $2,491 $1,000
Gilbert CAN Character Counts Program - - $1,002
Junior Achievement of Arizona Financial literacy for youth $7,000 $3,325 $1,000
Subtotal- Youth Services $176,000 $129,120 $134,702
 
Arts & Culture Activities General fund
Gilbert Fine Arts Association 10 Season of Events $12,000 $6,000 -
Gilbert Visual Artists' League Monthly educational meetings/Fine Arts Show $2,000 $2,000 $1,000
Copperstar Repertory Company Theater Season - - $4,000
Total Arts & Culture Activities $14,000 $8,000 $5,000
 
Housing Services CDBG/HOME Funds
Community Services of Arizona Emergency and Minor Home Repair $191,230 $250,000 $250,000
ARM of Save The Family Affordable rental housing - $600,000 $300,000
Total Housing Services $191,230 $850,000 $550,000
 
Infrastructure/Public Facilities CDBG funds
Sonora Town Septic Conversion Water/sewer/lighting improvements $276,290 - -
A New Leaf - La Mesita Shelter Plumbing Improvements - - $15,000
Total Infrastructure/Public Facility Improvements $276,290 - $15,000
 
Economic Development Activities CDBG funds
Front Runner Program Entrepreneur and small business training - $80,000 -
Human Capital Program Training funds to create new job opportunities - $95,337 $100,000
Total Economic Development Activities - $175,337 $100,000
 
TOTAL GENERAL FUNDS AWARDED $502,740 $314,473 $336,000
TOTAL CDBG/HOME FUNDS AWARDED $572,949 $541,187 $463,216
TOTAL FUNDS AWARDED $1,075,689 $855,660 $799,216

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