The City of Thornton receives Community Development Block Grant funds each year to use for programs that assist low to moderate income residents.
What is CDBG?
CDBG stands for Community Development Block Grant. This federally funded program allows eligible government agencies to provide housing related services and complete housing related projects that target low-to-moderate income citizens. Thornton has been receiving these funds since 1986 and new CDBG projects are approved each fall by City Council.
Historically, CDBG funds have been utilized to pay for street improvements in Original Thornton, waterline improvements at multi-family complexes, sidewalk accessibility improvements, and minor home repair programs.
The CDBG Plans and Documents
A Consolidated Plan is a document required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the City to receive CDBG funding. The Action Plan is the document that outlines how the City plans to allocate the CDBG funding for the next year. Click on the titles below to view a document.
2010 Funding
For the 2010 program year, the City of Thornton was allocated $481,926 of project-based funding. The following projects were approved by City Council in the October of 2009:
- Volunteer Home Improvement Program
- Streetscape Improvement Project - Hoffman Way in Original Thornton
- Clinica Campesina - Dental Support Services
- Access Housing - Homeless Prevention Counselng
- Community Reach Center - Mountainland Pediatric Remodel
Council Action
In May 2009, City Council voted for the City to become its own Entitlement Community. This means that Thornton will receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds directly from U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Residents Play a Role in CDBG
CDBG projects must benefit City residents, specifically low to moderate income individuals and families. The City provided many opportunities for our residents to provide feedback including community meetings, focus groups, and information posted at community facilities. This information was thne incorporated into the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.
Questions on CDBG
Contact Neighborhood Services at 303-538-7600 or email cdbg@cityofthornton.net.