The City of Flagstaff is conducting its annual public participation process to receive proposals from the community for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to address the needs of low-moderate income (LMI) persons and neighborhoods.

The types of activities that can be undertaken with CDBG funds include public improvements, public services, housing, and economic development and must take place within the City of Flagstaff city limits.

An activity is not eligible for funding unless it meets the following conditions:

• Project achieves the CDBG National Objective pertinent to Flagstaff: Activities that Benefit Low-Moderate Income Persons (570.208(a)). This National Objective is met if the activity meets the criteria of one of four subcategories:
  • Area Benefit Activities: The criteria for this subcategory is met if an activity – benefiting area residents – is undertaken in a service area where at least 51% of residents have income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. The City has four target neighborhoods that meet this requirement: Sunnyside, Southside, La Plaza Vieja, and Pine Knoll.
  • Limited Clientele Activities: The criteria for this subcategory is met if an activity is designated to benefit a specific group of people and they are either documented through an income verification process or presumed (by HUD) to be LMI persons. The presumed LMI groups are as follows:
    • Abused Children
    • Elderly Persons
    • Severely Disabled Persons
    • Victims of Domestic Violence
    • Persons with HIV/AIDS
    • Migrant Farm Workers
    • Homeless Persons
    • Illiterate Adults
  • Housing Activities: The criteria for LMI benefit is met to the extent that units are occupied by LMI persons upon completion. It covers both rental and owner-occupied units.
  • Job Creation or Retention: The LMI benefit must meet one of three criteria:
    • The neighborhood where jobs are created is an LMI area; or
    • The business being assisted predominantly serves LMI persons; or
    • The jobs created or retained are available to or filled by LMI persons.
• Projects must achieve one of the three CDBG Primary Objectives:
  • To develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing.
  • To deliver suitable living environment.
  • To expand economic opportunities principally for persons of low to moderate income.
• Projects must achieve measurable objectives in line with those approved by City Council for the Consolidated Plan. The proposals must assist in meeting the goals and objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan.

For more information, visit Flagstaff City Hall.