Seeking public comments
Commerce requests input on 2023 Draft Action Plan for HUD funds and Coronavirus programs
The Washington State 5-Year Consolidated Plan and annual action plans determine priorities, establish strategic goals and allocate resources for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds.
HUD programs described in these plans are administered by the Washington Departments of Commerce and Health. These programs include:
- State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
- Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG)
- HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) - both Rental Development and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance )TBRA) programs
- Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
- National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF)
Proposed program changes detailed in the current draft action plan include how funds are allocated for the 2023 funding year.
Opportunities for input
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30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:?Draft 2023 Action Plan
Email written comments on the Draft 2023 Action Plan to the program contact listed below no later than?5 p.m. May 22, 2023.
CDBG?- Jon Galow, (509) 847-5021
ESG?- Julie Montgomery, (360) 725-2963
HOME Rental Development?- Sean Harrington, (360) 725-2995
HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance? - Julie Montgomery, (360) 725-2963
NHTF?- Sean Harrington, (360) 725-2995
HOPWA?- Julie Hudson, (360) 522-2625
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PUBLIC HEARING: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 10 a.m.
Addressing both the Draft 2023 Action Plan and Commerce performance with HUD funding for CDBG Coronavirus programs (see more information below).
In-person, call-in, virtual and accessible options available:
Department of Commerce (directions)
1011 Plum St SE, Olympia 98504
Building 5 ? 2nd Floor, Evergreen Room
Call in: Dial +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Access Code: 812 7400 8578
Zoom meeting
The public hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. To submit? comments, request the documents in an alternate format, or arrange accommodations with at least one-week notice, please contact Trudi Endof-Horn at [email protected] or (360) 725-2775, or mail to CDBG, PO Box 42525, Olympia WA 98504-2525.
Performance review and comments: CDBG Coronavirus funding
During the May 16 public hearing, Commerce will also review and receive comments on our performance using $15.4 million in CDBG Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds for the Hunger Relief Staffing and Services and Prevent-Prepare-Respond programs. These funds were provided by HUD with the goal to prepare, prevent and respond to Coronavirus.
- The Hunger Relief Staffing and Services Program provided funding for food banks to hire staff so they could respond to increased demand and safety protocols caused by the pandemic.
- The Prevent-Prepare-Respond Program funded a variety of public services and construction activities carried out by non-profit organizations in response to the pandemic.
For more information about these programs, visit our?CDBG Coronavirus website or contact Project Manager Jon Galow, (509) 847-5021.
To submit written comments, please email CDBG-CV program contact?Seamus Davis, (509) 818-1023.
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