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.

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 ...

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 ...

WATSONVILLE — The five-year period for Watsonville to receive project funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant program ended last week, ...

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 ...

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 ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — At the most recent City Council meeting, Citizen Advisory Committee Chair Brian Straughter delivered a presentation on the committee’s recommendations for the 2026 Community ...

The city of Goleta, which uses funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, to assist those in need in the community, is accepting comments on three draft action plans during a ...