The Housing and Community Development Division (HCD) of the City of Fort Lauderdale will be conducting an informational public planning meeting to identify community needs and discuss current federal programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
All interested citizens and non-profit organizations are encouraged to attend. This planning meeting will help the City of Fort Lauderdale develop future funding recommendations for several programs including, but not limited to, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/Aids (HOPWA) programs.
The City will discuss each program and any changes to the consolidated plan. It is mandatory that all non- profit agencies interested in applying for CDBG funding for the 2024-2025 fiscal year public services to attend this Public Meeting in person to be eligible to apply.
After the planning meeting a CDBG Application Summary Form will be sent electronically to all interested agencies. The Application Summary Form will be reviewed by City staff to determine the project’s eligibility. If the eligibility requirement is met and the public service project is deemed to have met a HUD National Objective, an application will be emailed directly to the organization(s).
Question or comments can be directed to Kenyatta Black at 954-828-4530 or via email at kblack@fortlauderdale.gov
Anyone needing auxiliary services to assist in participation at the meeting must contact the City Clerk at (954) 828-5002 or send an email to dsoloman@fortlauderdale.gov, a minimum of two (2) days prior to the scheduled meeting.
Información disponible en español al telefono 954-828-4530. Pou plis kesyon ki an kreyòl, tanpri rele 954-828-4530. If you desire oral interpretation at any public meeting or hearing, please advise the City of Fort Lauderdale that you have Limited English Proficiency (LEP) within ten (10) days prior to the meeting and we will ensure the appropriate person is available to assist you and interpret for you at the meeting or hearing.
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in the comment period should contact the HCD office for assistance at 954-828-4530 a minimum of 48 hours prior to the close of the meeting. Additionally, if you are hearing or speech impaired and need assistance, you may contact the Housing and Community Development Division at: 954-828-5069 (TTD / TTY).
The programs offered through the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Housing and Community Development Division do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, familial status, or disability.
