PUBLIC NOTICE – Community Development Block Grant Program
2022 Annual Action Plan
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Public Hearing #1 Information:
May 5, 2022, 12 PM
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May 5, 2022, 6 PM
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Notice of Public Hearing and Public Display
Notice is hereby given that Camden County has completed its first draft of the FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan which is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and includes, federal HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds.
Estimated funding amounts for FY 2022 are as follows:
- CDBG = $2,405,169
- HOME = $1,259,648
- ESG = $212,549
Once official HUD 2022 allocations are announced, if the County needs to make adjustments to their budget in order to match the official allocation, they will do so proportionately across the entire budget.
The purpose of the County’s Annual Action Plan is to improve the housing and living conditions of its residents, especially the extremely low- , low- and moderate-income households; the homeless and persons with special needs; upgrade and improve the public and community facilities in the County; improve and expand the public services for residents of the County; and promote economic development opportunities for all residents.
Prior to the submission of the Annual Action Plan, the County is holding two virtual Public Hearings on May 5, 2022 at 12pm and 5pm. Camden County wishes to review the draft plan in order to obtain comments and views of citizens, public agencies and other interested parties for the planning process for allocation of federal Community Block Grant funds in the County. The information received from interested persons at the hearing will assist the County in the preparation of the final 2022 Annual Plan.
All interested individuals and organizations are encouraged to attend this hearing and offer their views and comments on the housing and community development needs of the County. In lieu of in person attendance, the public may attend and join this meeting via teleconference call or Zoom webinar. The log in information will be posted on the County’s website prior to the meeting: https://www.camdencounty.com/service/community-development/
The County intends to submit their Annual Action Plan on or before July 1, 2022 to the HUD Newark Office. The first draft of the Action Plan is available to the public for review on the County’s website: www.camdencounty.com. The public review and comment period will take place from May 5, 2022 through June 5, 2022, during which period the public is invited to address written comments to: Camden County Community Development, 520 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102 or email robert.jakubowski@camdencounty.com. Information regarding this program and the proposed activities may be obtained via emailing robert.jakubowski@camdencounty.com.
This notice is issued in accordance with the CDBG and HOME regulations
Camden County, NJ
Anthony Bianco, Director
Camden County Freeholder Board
Equal Housing Opportunity
Camden County Five-Year Consolidated Plan Community Survey
Camden County has completed its first draft of the FY 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan which is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and includes, federal HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. The purpose of the County’s Annual Action Plan is to improve the housing and living conditions of its residents, especially the extremely low- , low- and moderate-income households; the homeless and persons with special needs; upgrade and improve the public and community facilities in the County; improve and expand the public services for residents of the County; and promote economic development opportunities for all residents.
The County intends to submit their Annual Action Plan on or before June 21, 2021 to the HUD Newark Office. The first drafts of the Annual Action Plan is available to the public for review on the County’s Community Development website https://www.camdencounty.com/service/community-development/ . The public review and comment period will take place from May 10, 2021 through June 10, 2021, during which period the public is invited to address written comments to: Camden County Community Development, 520 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102 or emailanthony.bianco@camdencounty.com
Notice of Award
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded Camden County $2,147,747 in Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program funds as Authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Public Law 116-136. These special ESG funds are to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic 2019 (COVID-19) among individuals and families who are homeless or receiving prevention activities to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.
As a result of COVID-19, the County has experienced a significant loss in homeless shelter capacity due social distancing and capacity limits. Camden County intends to use these ESG funds to create and operate a new homeless shelter for those displaced by COVID-19.
Notice of Funds Available
The Southern New Jersey Continuum of Care is accepting applications for renewal projects from eligible organizations for 2021 HUD Funding. For more information, Click Here
NOFA Announcement: https://cpachvi.org/blog/
Invitation to Request for Proposals
- Invitation to Request For Proposals – Block Grant Social Services for the Camden County Improvement Authority
- Invitation to Request For Proposals – Expend Federal HOME Funds to Create Affordable Housing for the Camden County Improvement Authority
Downloads and Notices
Contacts
Anthony Bianco (Director)
520 Market Street, 12th Floor Camden, New Jersey 08102 856-225-5559 |
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Kurt Rotan (Project Manager)
856-374-6095
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Melissa Snype
(856) 374-6151
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Rental Assistance
1-800-331-7272
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Contacts:
Anthony Bianco
Director
- 2220 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043
- 856-225-5559
- Anthony.Bianco@camdencounty.com