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Community Development Grants Administration
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Proposed Year 2022 Funding Allocation Plan Notice
The following RFP is open as of August 30, 2021 and is due on October 4, 2021:
RFP - Milwaukee Immigrant and Refugee Welcome Center and ECBO Capacity Building
The following funding allocations were made for the 2021 program year:
In accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Milwaukee has prepared and submitted to HUD a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) covering the City’s Community Development Program from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. This report is to be used by HUD in reviewing program performance as well as considering the City’s program for continued funding.
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In accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Milwaukee has prepared and submitted to HUD a Five Year Consolidated Plan for Funding Years 2020-2024. The Consolidated Plan allows local jurisdictions and citizens the opportunity to shape the various housing and community development programs into effective, coordinated neighborhood and community development strategies.
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The Consolidated Plan includes the Funding Allocation Plan with approved funding categories for Funding Year 2021. The Funding Allocation Plan incorporates strategic direction for the following grants: Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA).
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The Consolidated Plan also includes the Regional Analysis of Impediments which examines policies, practices, and local housing market characteristics that may be preventing individuals from accessing fair housing. This document also suggests strategies communities may wish to consider to help document progress and milestones in removing them.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS ADMINISTRATION
City Hall 200 E. Wells Street Room 606 Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-286-3647 Fax: 414-286-5003
Click any name below to send an email message:
Steven L. Mahan, Director Phone:(414) 286-3842
Mario Higgins Associate Director Phone:(414) 286-3844
Monique Lofton Grant Compliance Manager Phone:(414) 286-8146
Grant Monitors
Matthew Balistrieri Phone:(414) 286-2337
Deanna Wilbern Phone:(414) 286-8145
Jeremy Belot Phone: (414) 286-5566
Vacant
Phone: (414) 286-5705
Annette Bass-Lewis Phone: (414) 286-3824
Jason M. Boothe, Sr. Phone: (414) 286-3847