Up to fifteen (15%) percent of the yearly allocation to the Town’s yearly CDBG allocation is available for public service programs. Public/social services are programs that serve low and moderate-income persons and special needs populations. Consideration is given to activities that benefit a clientele that are at least 51 percent low-or moderate-income. Examples of public services include but are not limited to: childcare, health care, elderly services, homeless services, services for disabled persons, recreational and educational programs, public safety services, job training, down payment assistance or fair housing.
How to Apply
Reporting Requirements
Organizations that correctly complete the application process and are chosen to receive CDBG funding are required to maintain certain records to comply with federal regulations. Records are submitted on a quarterly basis and must be kept by the organization for a minimum of five years after project is closed out by the Town of Barnstable. Quarterly Progress Reports and invoices for services are due to the Planning & Development office on the following dates:
1st Qtr Report due by Oct 7th
2nd Qtr Report by Jan 7th
3rd Qtr Report by April 7th
4th Qtr Report by July 7th
Close out Reports due upon completion of the project.