Assistance Listings

Community Development Block Grants/State's program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii

Objectives

The primary objective of this program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate-income. Each activity funded must meet one of the program's National Objectives by: Benefiting low- and moderate-income families; aiding in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or meeting other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community where other financial resources are not available.

Examples of Funded Projects

Assistance Listing Description

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

State grant amounts are determined by formula. Of the 50 grants allocated to states under the State CDBG program in FY 2023, the average (mean) grant amount is $18,776,274. Grant amounts range from $2,684,959 to $68,807,929. These totals do not include Hawaii’s allocation awarded to its 3 non-entitled counties. Hawaii’s share of the 2022 allocation is $5,229,297.

Accomplishments

Account Identification

86-0162-0-1-451

Types of Assistance

A - Formula Grants

Credentials and Documentation

Grantees must certify that they will comply with program requirements specified in 24 CFR Part 91. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Applicant Eligibility

Forty-nine State governments and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico receive funds from HUD under this program. The District of Columbia is funded under the CDBG Entitlement Program. The State of Hawaii does not participate and HUD allocates the state's share of funds to the three Hawaii non-entitled counties. Funds are allocated to each state based on a statutory formula. States must distribute the funds to units of general local government in nonentitlement areas. Recovery Housing Program funds are allocated according to a provision and funding formula separate from the Housing and Community Development Act funding formula and that does not include every State.

Beneficiary Eligibility

The principal beneficiaries of CDBG funds are low- and moderate- income persons. For non-metropolitan areas, low- and moderate- income is generally defined as 80 percent of the median income for non-metropolitan areas of the State or of the county, whichever is higher, adjusted for family size. For eligible localities in metropolitan areas, low- and moderate-income is generally defined as 80 percent of the median income for the metropolitan area, adjusted for family size.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Assistance is provided to States and non-entitlement counties in Hawaii on an annual basis. Individual States may impose time limitations on the implementation of grants to recipients. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Grant agreement.

Use of Assistance

Thirty percent of funds available for distribution under each annual appropriation for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is allocated among the States and Puerto Rico (which is considered to be a state for the State CDBG program) for use in areas which are not a metropolitan city or part of an urban county (nonentitlement areas). All States except Hawaii have elected to administer these CDBG funds for areas that do not receive CDBG entitlement grants (14.218). HUD awards the formula grants to these States under the CDBG/State Program. In Hawaii, HUD awards the state's share of these funds to the three non-entitlement counties by formula. States must distribute CDBG funds to units of general local government (counties, towns, etc.) in nonentitlement areas. States develop their own programs and funding priorities. Units of general local government then carry out community development activities funded by the State. Eligible activities are directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development, or provision of improved community facilities and services. Specific activities that can be carried out with block grant funds include: Acquisition, rehabilitation or construction of certain public works facilities and improvements, such as streets, water and sewer facilities, neighborhood centers, recreation facilities, and other public works; demolition and clearance; rehabilitation of public and private buildings including housing; code enforcement; relocation payments and assistance; economic development; planning activities; certain public services with some restrictions; and administrative expenses. The projected use of funds must be developed to ensure that all activities will meet one of the three national objectives described under "OBJECTIVES". Communities receiving CDBG funds from a state may select subgrantees to carry out approved projects. Such subgrantees may include: Neighborhood-based nonprofit organizations; local development corporations; Small Business Investment Companies; or other nonprofit organizations serving the development needs of nonentitlement areas. Grant recipients may provide assistance to for-profit entities when the recipient determines that the provision of such assistance is appropriate to carry out an economic development project. Communities are restricted from constructing or rehabilitating public facilities for the general conduct of government and from making housing allowances or other income maintenance-type payments. Each State may use a limited portion of its grant, subject to a matching requirement, to administer the program. Each State may also use a limited portion of its grant, with no matching requirement, to provide technical assistance to local governments and nonprofit program recipients. At least seventy percent of the funds received must benefit low and moderate income persons.Recipients of CDBG-CV funds are urged to use this funding in a coordinated effort with local public health authorities, emergency management offices, and other public safety authorities before undertaking any activity to support local pandemic response. Recipients may undertake a wide range of activities directed toward assisting their community to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. Examples include public services designed to increase the capacity of the local health system to address the pandemic; emergency income payment programs to assist low- and moderate-income individuals and families with items such as food, clothing, housing, or utilities for a period of up to six consecutive months; interim assistance activities to address the public health emergency, such as “pop-up,” temporary coronavirus testing sites; grants or loans to businesses to avoid or mitigate job losses caused by business loss due to social distancing guidelines; assistance to microenterprises or other for-profit entities when the recipient determines that the provision of such assistance is appropriate to carry out critical medical, food delivery, cleaning, and other services to support home health and quarantine; assistance for the acquisition, rehabilitation, or construction of facilities for coronavirus testing, diagnosis, or treatment; and coronavirus planning and capacity building activities. States may act directly with the second tranche of CDBG-CV funds and develop their own programs and funding priorities as long as programs/activities conform to the statutory standards, program regulations, and alternative requirements set forth in the CDBG-CV Federal Register Notice (Federal Register Docket No. FR-6218-N-01). Specific statutory provisions of CDBG-CV funds include the suspension of the Housing and Community Development Act provision that caps expenditures for public services activities; the submission of the Consolidated Housing and Community Development Strategy and Plan (Con Plan) for use of CDBG-CV funds no later than August 16, 2021; the ability of a grantee to adopt and use expedited procedures to prepare, propose, modify, or amend its annual statement of activities (Annual Action Plan) to provide citizens with notice and a reasonable opportunity to comment of no less than five days; the suspension of in-person public hearings and the adoption of virtual public hearings to fulfill public hearing requirements for the use of all funds made available under the CARES Act as long as national or local health authorities recommend social distancing and limiting public gatherings for public health reasons; and the requirement that adequate procedures are in place to prevent duplication of benefits as required by the Stafford Act and in accordance with Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018. Recipients may contract with other local agencies or nonprofit organizations to carry out part or all of their programs. Community-based development organizations may carry out neighborhood revitalization, community economic development or energy conservation projects to further achieve the national objectives of the CDBG program. CDBG-CV funds may be used to cover or reimburse allowable costs consistent with preventing, preparing for, and responding to coronavirus incurred by a locality regardless of the date on which such costs were incurred. All eligible activities must either benefit low-and moderate-income persons, aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight, or meet other community development needs having a particular urgency that the grantee is unable to finance on its own. The Pilot Program to Help Individuals In Recovery From a Substance Use Disorder Become Stably Housed, otherwise known as the Recovery Housing Program, was authorized under Section 8071 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act. The Recovery Housing Program (RHP) allows certain states and the District of Columbia to provide stable, transitional housing for individuals in recovery from a substance-use disorder. The funding covers a period of not more than two years or until the individual secures permanent housing, whichever is earlier.

Deadlines

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

2 CFR Part 200 applies as implemented to the non-entitled grants in Hawaii. The State program is excluded from coverage of some subparts of 2 CFR Part 200, however, the provisions set-forth in the fiscal requirements contained in 24 CFR 570.489 does apply some of the elements of 2 CFR Part 200. Each state and non-entitled Hawaii county must submit a Consolidated Plan, an annual action plan and certifications to HUD. The Consolidated Plan and annual action plan cover four major formula-distribution HUD community development programs, including CDBG. The annual action plan must contain the method by which the State will distribute its CDBG funds.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not Applicable.

Award Procedure

HUD will provide funds after the State or non-entitled Hawaii county submits its Consolidated Plan, annual action plan and Certifications.

Date Range for Approval/Disapproval

HUD will review plan submissions for completeness and consistency with the purposes of the Act, within 45 days of receipt from a grantee.

Renewals

Not Applicable.

Appeals

The procedure is described in regulations (24 CFR Part 570 Subpart I for states and 24 CFR Part 570 Subpart O for non-entitlement counties in Hawaii).

Policy Requirements

Reports

Audits

Records

Records must demonstrate that the State or non-entitlement county in Hawaii has met the requirements of Title I of the Act.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

Community Development Block Grants, 24 CFR Part 570. Consolidated Submissions for Community Planning and Development Programs, 24 CFR Part 91. Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental Responsibilities. 24 CFR Part 58. Program rules, statutory and regulatory waivers, and alternative requirements applicable to CDBG-CV funds and annual formula grants awarded in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 are found in Federal Register Notice Docket No. FR-6218-N-01

Formula and Matching Requirements

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