Community Development Block Grant
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants to States, larger cities, and counties for a broad range of activities that preserve and develop viable urban communities. The program’s principal beneficiaries are low-moderate income households. The goals of the program are to:
- Provide decent, safe and sanitary housing
- Provide a suitable living environment
- Expand economic opportunities
The City of Pawtucket, through the Department of Planning & Redevelopment, receives federal CDBG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on an annual basis to support the program’s goals.
The City of Pawtucket grants CDBG funding to Public Service providers.
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Availability of Funds
Current Citizens Participation Guide
The City of Pawtucket encourages the participation of all its residents in deciding how best to utilize the funding from the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs. The Citizens Participation Guide explains the process.
Click here to download the Citizens Participation Guide
CDBG Funds may be used for a wide variety of activities that address the need for new or improved public improvements and facilities, economic development opportunities, improving the supply or condition of housing, and public services.
Eligible activities can be grouped as:
I. Real Property and Housing-related activities:
- Acquisition of land and or buildings
- Disposition of land or buildings
- Installation or construction of a public facility – such as a park or shelter for homeless persons – or a public improvement – such as a paved road or water/sewer system
- Clearance and demolition
- Interim assistance for limited activities in deteriorated areas that require immediate action
- Completion of Urban Renewal projects
- Acquisition, construction, installation, or improvements of privately owned utilities
- Rehabilitation of properties, including:
- Privately-owned homes
- Publicly-owned residential housing
- Publicly or privately-owned commercial or industrial buildings
- Nonresidential buildings owned by nonprofits
- Manufactured housing when it is part of the permanent housing supply
- Code enforcement
- Historic Preservation
- Renovation of closed buildings
- Lead-based paint testing, evaluation, reduction, and clearance
II. Public Services activities – a non-exhaustive list of eligible services includes:
- Employment training
- Crime prevention
- Child care
- Health and drug abuse care and education
- Fair housing and homebuyer pre-purchase counseling
- Energy conservation
- Recreation
III. CDBG Eligible Activities:
- Acquisition of special economic development activities include:
- Acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, or installation of commercial or industrial buildings or railroad spurs
- Grants, loans, loan guarantees, interest subsidies to businesses
- Administrative costs directly related to economic development projects
- Special activities by Community-Based Community Development Organizations (CBDOs) that are part of a broader effort to revitalize a neighborhood
- Assistance to micro-enterprises, such as – Loans, grants, technical assistance, or supportive services
Community Development Block Grant 2024-2025 Policies and Procedures Manual
Income Eligibility
The gross annual household income for clients of Public Service providers must be 80% of the median income as set by HUD. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development determines the income limits annually. Household income is determined by the number of persons in the household and the total gross household income. Total household income must not exceed the following federal maximum income limits.
Income Limits:
CDBG Self Certification Form 2021-2022
CDBG Self Certification Form 2021-2022 Español
Application Process
- CDBG applications for funding are released annually, usually in January. Eligible applicants are required to complete a CDBG Application and provide the necessary supporting material e.g. financial pro forma, operating budget, etc. Applications for funding are reviewed by the Department of Planning & Redevelopment staff.
- Once a proposed project is approved by the Department of Planning & Redevelopment, a recommendation for funding is submitted to the Mayor, who must approve the final commitment of the funds.
- The approved commitment will be available to the public for a minimum 30-day commitment period.
Stormwater Improvements Maintenance Videos
2019-2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
Each year, as part of the process of utilizing and administering US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds, the City of Pawtucket compiles a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report, or CAPER. The report describes how the City of Pawtucket used these resources over the previous fiscal year, what progress or accomplishments were achieved through these expenditures, and how these accomplishments fit within the larger context of the City’s Five Year Consolidated Plan goals and objectives.
2019-2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
Each year, as part of the process of utilizing and administering US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds, the City of Pawtucket compiles a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report or CAPER. The report describes how the City of Pawtucket used these resources over the previous fiscal year, what progress or accomplishments were achieved through these expenditures, and how these accomplishments fit within the larger context of the City’s Five Year Consolidated Plan goals and objectives. This report also lists the funds expended under the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES)—CDBG-CV and ESG-CV.
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (2021-22 CAPER) for CDBG, HOME and ESG.
One Year Annual Action Plan (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022) Executive Summary
The 2021 Annual Action Plan includes the goals and objectives outlined below, all targeting community needs related to affordable housing, economic development and employment, and strengthening neighborhoods.
Citizen Participation Guide
This Citizen Participation Plan has been developed to provide residents, community organizations, policymakers, and other interested parties the opportunity to fully engage in a significant advisory role throughout the planning, implementation and evaluation of the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs, as well as the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program, and to review and comment on each of the documents listed above.
Link to “Citizen Participation Guide”
One-Year Annual Action Plan Executive Summary
The Program Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan includes the goals and objectives outlined below, all targeting community needs related to affordable housing, economic development and employment, and strengthening neighborhoods.
The Program Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan includes the goals and objectives outlined below, all targeting community needs related to affordable housing, economic development and employment, and strengthening neighborhoods.
The 2020 Annual Action Plan includes the goals and objectives outlined below, all targeting community needs related to affordable housing, economic development and employment, and strengthening neighborhoods.
CDBG-CV Round (3) Substantial Amendment to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan
The City of Pawtucket, is announcing the availability of an amendment for citizen review and comment. A copy of the Substantial Amendment to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020) which specifies the housing and community development projects to be undertaken under a proposed use of additional CDBG funds awarded to the City of Pawtucket under the CARES Act to prevent, prepare for and respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Citizen comments on the Substantial Amendment will be accepted until June 11, 2021 4:30 PM.
Link to “CDBG-CV Round (3) Substantial Amendment”
Please find the application to participate in this program here: 50-50 Sidewalk Application
2022-2023 Revised Citizens Participation Guide
The City of Pawtucket encourages the participation of all its residents in deciding how best to utilize the funding from the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs. The Citizens Participation Guide explains the process.Document Link Here
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (2021-22 CAPER) for CDBG, HOME and ESG.
2022-2023 Revised Citizens Participation Guide
The City of Pawtucket encourages the participation of all its residents in deciding how best to utilize the funding from the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs. The Citizens Participation Guide explains the process.Document Link Here
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (2021-22 CAPER) for CDBG, HOME and ESG.
Environmental Review Record
Blackstone Valley Bikeway, Pocket Park, Canoe/Kayak Dock- Environmental Review Record
The project will create a new pocket park to allow public access to the Blackstone River, will involve the planting of new trees, and will comply with ADA requirements. Corner of Roosevelt Avenue and Exchange Street (use 249 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860 for GPS)
38 Japonica Street, New Construction Rental Units
Pawtucket Central Falls Development is proposing to demolish a dilapidated two-family home at 38 Japonica Street, Pawtucket, RI due to significant cosmetic and structural deficiencies. The building will be demolished and the project site will be prepared for the construction of a new, energy efficient mixed income residential structure with five rental units. The scale and design of the new building will be similar to the buildings at Branch Blackstone in Pawtucket as well as the surrounding community on Japonica Street. Four units will be deed restricted as affordable rental housing and one will be a market rate rental. One of the affordable units will target a family that is currently experiencing homelessness. Once completed, the new homes will be energy efficient, lead-free, and use cost-appropriate green technology, including energy star-rated appliances and windows, efficient heating systems and long-lasting roofing and siding products.