These parks are to be developed through a creative regional process involving tax sharing and other cooperative agreements. Eligible activities include acquisition, relocation, demolition, clearance, construction, reconstruction, installation, and rehabilitation associated with public improvements such as water and sewer facilities, utility infrastructure, flood and drainage improvements, parking, streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, etc. which are necessary to create or retain jobs in the non-retail private sector for low and moderate income persons. CPG funds may be used for planning only activities that include studies, analysis, data gathering, preparation of plans and maps, and identification of actions that will implement plans. Engineering, architectural and design costs related to specific activities are not eligible. All applications containing ineligible or non-planning activities will not be considered.
HAPG funds are to be used to conduct a comprehensive study of housing issues.
The study must cover issues such as the number and age of units, condition, energy considerations, affordability, occupancy rates, needs for new construction, rehabilitation, code enforcement, elderly, assisted living, special needs housing and financial resources to address housing needs. Engineering, architectural and design costs related to specific activities are not eligible. These funds are only available to communities invited into the Project Development Phase of the CDBG Program application process.