(COLUSA, CA) - October 30, 2024 - The Colusa County Community Development Department announced hosting a public hearing on November 14, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Granzella’s Inn Conference Center (391 6th St, Williams) to address the potential application for funding through the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income Funds. Colusa County is considering an application for up to $1,250,000 in CDBG Program Income funds.
These funds may be allocated across one or two fiscal years, with potential disbursements beginning on July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026. Eligible activities for these funds include Homeownership Assistance and Housing Rehabilitation Programs, Public Facility and Improvement Projects, Public Services, Planning Studies, and Economic Development initiatives.
A focal point of the County’s proposed funding plan includes support for Karen’s House, a non-profit organization providing vital services to domestic violence survivors. Through this funding, Colusa County aims to enhance the resources available to support vulnerable community members.
Community members are invited to attend and participate in the hearing to provide their input on the proposed funding application and eligible projects. Additionally, written comments may be submitted in advance to the Colusa County Community Development Department at 1213 Market Street, Colusa, California 95932, or via email to Greg Plucker at gplucker@countyofcolusa.com. For further details, please visit the County's CDBG Program website here.
The Colusa County Community Development Department encourages all residents, including those from low and moderate-income families, to engage in this process and provide feedback on how these funds can be best utilized to enhance community development and meet urgent local needs.
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