In December, staff completes updating the funding application and notifies the public of the annual award amount and specific calendar dates. CDAC establishes its recommendations for the Redding City Council, a 30-day public comment and notification period takes place, with final approval occurring in May through City Council action. CDBG contracts are executed in June after which recipients may draw down funds after July 1. Typically, the requests for CDBG assistance far exceed the amount of funds available. Because of the competition for limited funds, some applications cannot be recommended for funding and some are recommended for funding at less than the amount requested.
Competition is most intense in the public service category.