Community Development Block Grant Program

The Community Development Block Grant program administered by the City of Beaverton is a locally managed funding initiative supported through federal allocations authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. While funding originates from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the City of Beaverton is responsible for administering the program, establishing priorities, and distributing funds through a competitive local application process. The program is designed to address critical community development needs within the city, with a strong emphasis on improving conditions for low and moderate income residents. The primary purpose of the program is to support projects and services that enhance housing stability, economic opportunity, and overall quality of life for vulnerable populations. Funding is directed toward a range of activities including homelessness prevention, emergency shelter services, youth and family support programs, affordable homeownership initiatives, and accessibility improvements for individuals with disabilities. In addition, the program supports micro enterprise development, providing assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to establish or expand operations within the community. The City of Beaverton receives an annual allocation of approximately 660000 dollars, which is distributed among selected projects based on community priorities and federal eligibility requirements. Allowable uses of funds include public services, housing rehabilitation, economic development, and other activities that meet at least one Community Development Block Grant national objective. These objectives include benefiting low and moderate income individuals, addressing urgent community needs, and preventing or eliminating conditions of blight. All funded projects must also align with the Washington County Consortium Consolidated Plan for the 2025 to 2029 period. Eligibility for funding is limited to organizations that can demonstrate their ability to serve low and moderate income residents within the City of Beaverton. Applicants must propose projects that clearly meet federal objectives and local priorities. A mandatory information workshop or individual consultation session is required prior to application submission to ensure applicants understand program requirements, compliance expectations, and evaluation criteria. Only applicants who complete this requirement are eligible to submit a proposal for funding consideration. The application process follows a structured annual timeline. Applications open in December following the required information session and are due in mid January. Submitted proposals undergo a formal review and scoring process conducted by committees, with recommendations forwarded to city leadership and the City Council for review. A public notice period follows, after which the Annual Action Plan is approved and submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in May. Final funding decisions are communicated once federal allocations are confirmed, typically in late spring or early summer. Evaluation of applications is based on several factors including alignment with program priorities, anticipated community impact, organizational capacity, and compliance with federal and local requirements. Applicants are expected to provide detailed project descriptions, budgets, and supporting documentation demonstrating their ability to successfully implement proposed activities. Selected organizations must then finalize work plans and prepare for program implementation prior to the start of the funding period. The program operates on a recurring annual cycle, with funded projects typically beginning implementation in July and continuing through the program year. Organizations that are not selected for funding are offered opportunities to receive feedback and improve future applications. Program oversight and administration are managed by city staff, with a designated project manager available to provide guidance and respond to applicant inquiries throughout the application and implementation process.

Ensure strong alignment with CDBG national objectives and clearly demonstrate benefit to low and moderate income populations while complying with local consolidated plan priorities