Milwaukee County will be receiving 2010 federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding totaling approximately $1,700,000. The CDBG funding is to be shared between Milwaukee County and 16 participating municipalities. The municipal share will be allocated in accordance with Intergovernmental Cooperation Council policy adopted for this purpose. It is proposed that the County share be used for County-Wide projects. Approximately 20% is set aside for administrative costs.
The Committee on Economic and Community Development is holding this public hearing on May 11, 2009 at 9;00am in room 201-B of the Courthouse to obtain the views of County citizens on the general needs of the CDBG funds. Non Profit agencies are eligible to apply for these grants. For further information, please call 289-6906.
