Panetta Announces U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Grants for Monterey and Santa Clara Counties
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) announced that communities in Monterey and Santa Clara Counties will receive federal grants totaling over $7 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The grants will be provided through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG), and HOME programs.
Monterey County will receive a CDBG grant totaling $1,222,025. Monterey will receive a CDBG grant totaling $219,420. Salinas will receive a CDBG grant totaling $1,897,639, an ESG grant totaling $447,820, and HOME program grant totaling $591,184. Seaside will receive a CDBG grant totaling $363,989.
Santa Clara County will receive a CDBG grant totaling $1,388,546 and a HOME program grant totaling $749,218. Gilroy will receive a CDBG grant totaling $460,364.
"Providing affordable housing is one of the greatest challenges we face on the central coast of California," said Congressman Panetta. "These funds will help our communities provide housing, workforce training, economic development, and assistance to address citizens' needs."
About the HUD Programs and Grants
The Community Development Block Grant program provides annual grants to States and local units of government to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons.
The Emergency Solutions Grants program provides funding to engage homeless individuals and families living on the street; improve the number, quality and operations of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families; provide essential services to shelter residents, rapidly re-house homeless individuals and families, and prevent families/individuals from becoming homeless.
The HOME program helps to expand the supply of decent, affordable housing to low- and very low-income families by providing grants to States and local governments to fund housing programs that meet local needs and priorities.