Oak Park heralds 50th anniversary of community grants program, announces awardees

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Oak Park heralds 50th anniversary of community grants program, announces awardees
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Oak Park joins communities nationwide in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant Program, or CDBG, officials announced in a news release. According to the release,…

Oak Park joins communities nationwide in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the CommunityAccording to the release, the village and its Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee host aDevelopment Week from April 1 to 5.

The village of Oak Park is marking the 50th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant Program April 1, 2024 to April 5. CDBG provides funding to area nonprofit organizations as they aid local residents.Danny Davis, D-Chicago, along with the recipients of the village’s CDBG Partnership Award, the release states.

“In Program Year 2023, Oak Park received more than $1.5 million in federal CDBG funding, illustratingThis federally funded, locally administered program supports programs and services for individuals andDevelopment, or HUD, the release states.

federal CDBG funds are strategically allocated to activities with a direct and positive influence in OakIn Program Year 2023, funds were distributed to 14 local organizations service low- and moderate- income individuals, the release states. Grants also supported infrastructure projects including street resurfacing and alley improvements, aligning with census-defined areas in need.

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