Applications are reviewed according to criteria set forth in 24 CFR 570-402. Technical assistance was provided to most of the 50 States and 986 entitlement communities through on-site consultations, training programs and publications. This program has not had funds appropriated since FY 99. Contact the appropriate HUD Field Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. None specified by statute.
Assistance is released by quarterly reimbursement or a letter of credit.
Assistance may be used to transfer skills and knowledge in planning, developing and administering the Community Development Block Grant programs from those individuals and institutions which possess them to eligible block grant entities and affiliated CDBG participants which need them. Project activities show how they will increase the effectiveness with which eligible block grant communities can use CDBG funds to meet community development national and local program objectives. All records applicable to the assistance project must be kept for three years following the submission of the final expenditure report or until all audit findings have been resolved.