The Community Development Block Grant program was developed in 1974 under the idea that local leaders, not Washington bureaucrats, know best what their communities need.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. GOLETA, CA, April 4, 2025 – The City of Goleta looks forward to helping those in need in our community using funds from the ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Mayor Lisa Brown is joining mayors nationwide in urging federal lawmakers to preserve a grant program that provides millions annually for affordable housing and social services in ...

NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KTIV) - City leaders reminded residents at the city Commissioner’s meeting Monday night of a community briefing scheduled for May 21st. The state of South Dakota is getting $15 ...

Alisha Wescott of Burlington, Vermont, is trying to get her online nail business off the ground. She makes long, elaborate acrylic nails, often decked out with glittery illustrations of cartoon ...

The city will gather input on how it should spend federal funds from the Community Development Block Grant and the HOME ...

The city will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 20, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall for the draft U.S. Department of Housing ...

MARSHALL, Texas - The city of Marshall, Texas celebrated "Community Development Block Grant" day with a special resource fair ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) - An overhaul of the Community Development Block Grant program in Kansas is expected to expand eligibility and access to funds. The Kansas Department of Commerce announced on ...

The Town of Union is helping residents in Endicott, Endwell, Johnson City, and Westover with utility bills through a new ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Missouri Department of Economic Development announced Thursday a total of more than $25 million will go toward community projects. The awards will go toward 52 ...

The City of Clarksville has announced the opening of the Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program and the Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant. Beginning Jan. 13, the city will be ...