Click here for information on a public hearing for 2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and allocation of 2010 CDBG funds. Application materials for the 2009 & 2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Capital funds available here. Notice of Funds Available 2009 & 2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds  Click here for more information Public Comment Period Proposed Allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds Allocated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)  Click here for more information Proposed Neighborhood Stabilization Program:  Federal Way has been designated by the state Department of Commerce to receive $651,688 to establish and implement a Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). Funding is provided through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.  Click here for detailed information on this program.  Public Comment Period:  Proposed 2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program  Notice of Public Hearing:  2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds  Notice of Project Cancellation & Reallocation/Allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development’s ( HUD) Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) program provides an annual grant to entitled cities and counties. The purpose of this grant is to help develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The City of Federal Way receives its CDBG allocation through the King County CDBG Consortium. The allocation is based upon the City’s population and percentage share of low- and moderate income individuals. The City implements programs by contracting for services with its own departments or through area non-profit agencies. The Community Development Block Grant can be used to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward revitalizing neighborhoods, economic development, and providing improved community facilities and public services. The City funds CDBG programs by means of an annual application process. Each project or program proposal is measured against locally established goals and three nationally established objectives. The national objectives support activities that:

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 because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community where other financial resources are not available to meet such needs (i.e. disaster recovery relief).

The criteria for how an activity may be considered to benefit low- and moderate-income persons are divided into four subcategories: Those involving area benefit, Those serving a limited clientele (i.e. the disabled or elderly), Those involving housing, and Those involving job creation or retention. Once a project meets a national objective, it must also qualify as an eligible activity under local and federal requirements. CDBG funds may be used for activities that include, but are not limited to: Acquisition, disposition, or clearance of real property; Rehabilitation of residential and non-residential structures; Construction of public facilities and improvements, such as water and sewer facilities, streets, and neighborhood centers; Direct human services; Homeownership assistance programs; Activities relating to energy conservation and renewable energy resources, and Assistance to for-profit businesses to carry out neighborhood economic development or job creation or retention activities. The City, as a CDBG recipient, can undertake activities directly, or can identify a sub-recipient to undertake activities. Sub-recipients are public or private non-profit agencies, authorities, or organizations. CDBG assistance to private for-profit businesses is allowed with the addition of an extra level of regulatory scrutiny and performance reporting. Exceptions to this rule include aid given to microenterprises (businesses employing less than five persons) and exterior rehabilitation of commercial buildings. Since Federal Way incorporated, a wide variety of programs and projects have benefited from complete or partial CDBG funding:   Reconstruction of sidewalks for wheelchair accessibility Transitional shelter for homeless women and children Playground and ball field improvements Child care subsidy program First time homeownership program Domestic Violence Advocacy program Public improvements in the International District Home repair loan and grant program