Last year, the Castle Rock Town Council accepted entitlement status to be eligible to receive an allocation of Community Block Development Grant (CBDG) funding provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The grant can be used to revitalize neighborhoods, expand affordable housing, offer economic opportunities and improve community facilities and services.
The town conducted a survey in partnership with Douglas County to collect resident input on needs within the community. To gather additional input, two virtual public meetings were scheduled for 6 p.m. on April 12 and April 15. Links to the virtual meetings can be found at CRgov.com/CDBG.
As part of the CDBG program, the town must develop a 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan that outlines needs regarding housing and community developments. Goals are then created to address the needs. Upon HUD approval of the plan, funds will be available starting Oct. 1.
The plan encourages resident participation and especially emphasizes participation by people who will benefit from the program in areas where the town proposes to use the CDBG funds.
Visit CRgov.com/CDBG for more information and updates. If you have questions about CDBG, contact Matt Gohl at mgohl@crgov.com or 303-660-1359.