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Public InfrastructureThe Public Infrastructure allocation is the largest single program component. CDBG funds are awarded to projects to improve existing systems or construct new water and sewer systems, residential streets, fire fighting capabilities and community centers. Email Traci Watts for more information. Economic DevelopmentCDBG funds provide loans to eligible recipients to assist for-profit businesses and grants for infrastructure improvements that will assist for-profit businesses. Email Laurie Durnin for more information. Housing - Rehabilitation/ReconstructionFunding is available for the rehabilitation and/or replacement of existing single-family, owner-occupied housing units to provide safe and sanitary living conditions, and for the demolition of vacant sub-standard housing units. Email Wayne Dale for more information. Housing - Physical AccessibilityFunding is set aside from the Housing Rehabilitation allocation to make structural improvements to owner and renter occupied single-family housing units as well as multi-family housing units. Funds expended on rental units require a 50 percent dollar match from the landlord/owner. Email Wayne Dale for more information. Demonstrated NeedsProvides financial assistance to help alleviate critical/urgent community needs involving improvements to existing water, sewer and gas systems. Email Traci Watts for more information. LaSTEPThe concept of the Louisiana Small Towns Environmental Program is for small communities to solve water and sewer problems through self-help techniques by utilizing the community's resources: human, material, and financial. The Small Towns Environmental Program was created by The Rensselaerville Institute. Email Traci Watts for more information. Program IncomeIncome generated from grant-supported activities. This is returned to the State and is re-distributed to grantees through our Public Infrastructure or Economic Development allocations. Email Laurie Durnin for more information. Revolving Loan FundThis fund was established for the receipt of principal and interest payments or lease payments that are a result of job creation by businesses. This is an interest bearing account that is used for Economic Development loans. Email Laurie Durnin for more information. Technical AssistanceOne percent of the overall HUD allocation to the Office of Community Development is set aside for additional technical assistance which benefits potential applicants and existing grantees in the implementation of their CDBG programs. Email Rebecca Tedford for more information.
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