Community Development Block Grant
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Public Hearings
Enacted in 1974, The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The main objective of CDBG is the development of workable urban communities. CDBG is principally invested in eligible low/moderate-income activities that benefit Federal Way residents. Activities can be public service or capital. The goals of the CDBG Program are to provide:
- Decent housing;
- A suitable living environment; or
- Economic opportunities.
To apply for CDBG funding, funding opportunities will be made available on the Grants and Funding page.
OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS
2022 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
The City of Federal opened a public comment period on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 for the 2022 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Public comments will be accepted until 4 p.m. on March 21, 2023 by emailing Sarah Bridgeford or by participating in the public hearing at the Human Services Commission meeting on February 27, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
DOCUMENTS
2023 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
The City of Federal opened a public comment for the 2023 Annual Action Plan. Public comments will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 by emailing Sarah Bridgeford or by participating in the public hearings at the Human Services Commission meeting on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Hylebos Room or the City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers.
2021 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
The City of Federal opened a public comment period on Wednesday, February 22, 2022 for the 2021 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Public comments will be accepted until 4 p.m. on March 15, 2022 by emailing Phon Sivongxay or by participating in the virtual public hearing at the Human Services Commission meeting on February 28, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
The City of Federal opened a public comment period on October 11, 2021 for the 2022 Annual Action Plan. Public comments will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 by emailing Brittany Julius or by participating in the public hearings at the Human Services Commission meeting on Monday, October 8, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. or the City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. during the public hearings.
2020-2024 CDBG Consolidated Plan, 2020 Annual Action Plan, and King County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 2019
- 2020-2024 CDBG Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action Plan (Update 9/6/2019)
- King County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 2019
RESOURCES
View the following resources to access more information on human services:
- King County Consortium Consolidated Plan 2015-19 including the Public Participation Plan
- City of Federal Way Consolidated Plan 2015-2019
- 2019 Annual Action Plan
- City of Federal Way Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
- Final NRSA Plan for North Federal Way
The City of Federal Way has posted the following notices for the CDBG Program:
- PY 2018 CAPER Public Hearing Notice
- Public Notice 1st Amendment of 2018 Annual Action Plan
- Public Notice Citizen Participation Plan
- Notice of Funds Available
- Parallel Human Services Application (word) or Parallel Human Services Application (form fillable pdf) (9/17/2018-10/5/2018)
- Updated 2019 Notice of Funds Available - CERF (8/3/2018-9/7/2018)
- 2017 Draft CAPER
- 2018 Annual Action Plan
- 2018 Notice of Funds Available CERF (7/7/17-8/9/17)
- 2018 CERF Application
- 2017 Annual Action Plan
- Notice of Funds Available for Human Services Agencies (2017/2018)
- Application for Funds Available for Human Services Agencies (2017/2018)