Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is a source of funds for West Valley City's community development and housing programs. The primary purpose of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanded economic opportunities, principally for persons of low income.

West Valley City receives funds annually to carry out CDBG-eligible activities. The city directs these funds to:

• Economic development
• Housing
• Infrastructure improvements
• Public facilities
• Acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or installation of public facilities and single-family homes. This may include the removal of barriers that restrict the mobility and accessibility of elderly or severely disabled persons to public facilities and improvements.
• Infrastructure improvements (construction or installation) including, but not limited to streets, curbs, water and sewer lines, and broadband access.
• Neighborhood facilities including, but not limited to educational and recreational facilities, parks, playgrounds.
• Facilities for persons with special needs including the elderly, frail elderly, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, and persons experience severe mental illness, homelessness, alcohol or other drug addictions, HIV/AIDS, or victims of domestic violence.
  
• Public service
• Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking
• Youth Services—Services for young people ages 13 to 19, such as recreational services limited to teenagers or counseling programs.
• Child Care Services—Services that will benefit children under age 13, including parenting skills classes.
• Senior Services—Services for the elderly.
• Services for Persons with Disabilities—Services for persons with disabilities, regardless of age.
• Services for Abused and Neglected Children
• Mental Health Services (Limited)
• Health Services (Limited)
• Crime Awareness/Prevention
  

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