May 8, 2019
CONTACT:
Kelsey Thompson-White, Community Development Manager
kthompson@mariettaga.gov
770-794-5437
MARIETTA – The City of Marietta has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support community projects that provide decent housing, maintain suitable living environments and public service activities serving primarily low-and moderate-income persons.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are targeted for Homeowner Rehabilitation, Down Payment Assistance, Public Services and Public Works and Facilities projects. Free informational/education workshops will be held throughout the program year. Workshop schedules will be publicly announced at the following website: http://www.mariettaga.gov/470/Public-Notices-Announcements
After a 30-day public review and comment period, and City of Marietta Mayor and City Council approval, the 2019 (July 1, 2019- June 30, 2020) funds have been allocated as follows:
Use of Funds | Amount |
Administration and Planning | $101,375.80 |
Public Services |
|
- Marietta Police Athletic League
| $15,600 |
- Center for Family Resources
| $3,575 |
- SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center
| $9,750 |
- Marietta Mentoring for Leadership
| $9,750 |
| $37,356 |
Housing Rehabilitation | $67,275 |
Activity Service Delivery | $75,075 |
Elderly/Disabled Emergency Grants (ELD) | $29,250 |
Down Payment Assistance | $29,250 |
Public Works & Facilities | $128,621.35 |