Notice of Comment Period and Community Meetings for CDBG and HOME Program Year 2023 (City Fiscal Year 2024) Annual Action Plan

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Notice of Comment Period and Community Meetings for CDBG and HOME Program Year 2023 (City Fiscal Year 2024) Annual Action Plan

The City of Malden will hold a 30-day comment period and will conduct meetings regarding its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the North Suburban Consortium Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs (City Fiscal Year 2024) funding and draft Annual Action Plan. The Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) administers both programs which are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The HOME program covers the communities of Arlington, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Revere and Winthrop. OSPCD has set the following schedule for development of the Annual Action Plan:

Tuesday, January 10, 2023: Community Meeting #1 at 6:00pm via Zoom. This meeting includes an overview of the CDBG and HOME programs, including discussion of current programs, strategies, priorities and needs. Community input is strongly encouraged.

Monday, January 16, 2023: CDBG applications available. Applications will be available online at https://www.cityofmalden.org/864/CDBG-Program. Applications must be submitted through the Neighborly Software application portal no later than 5:00 pm February 16, 2023.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023: CDBG Application Technical Support at 6:00pm via Zoom. This is for potential CDBG applicants to receive technical assistance regarding their applications and the Neighborly Software program.

Thursday, February 16, 2023: Applications due by 5:00pm through the Neighborly Software application. Applications submitted through other means will not be considered.

Monday, April 3, 2023: The draft Annual Action Plan is released and public comment period begins. Comments may be submitted to apratt@cityofmalden.org with subject line “AAP Public Comment” or to Alex Pratt, OSPCD, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148 by 5:00pm Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The draft Annual Action Plan will be available online at https://www.cityofmalden.org/864/CDBG-Program.

Tuesday, April 11, 2023: Community Meeting #2 at 6:00pm via Zoom. This meeting includes discussion and public feedback on the draft Annual Action Plan.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023: Public Comment Period ends at 5:00pm. Monday, May 15, 2023: Annual Action Plan submitted to HUD.

Saturday, July 1, 2023: Program Year 2023 (City Fiscal Year 2024) begins and runs through June 30, 2024.

All Zoom log-in information will be posted online at https://www.cityofmalden.org/calendar.aspx.

January 06, 2023