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General Information Introduction The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program project funds are made available for physical improvements, economic development, and housing activities in Anoka County. Program funds are allocated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As an entitlement county, Anoka County distributes funds annually to local communities through a competitive application process. This application is for project and planning activities only. This process is managed by the Community Development Department of Anoka County. Project areas include the Anoka County area except for the City of Coon Rapids which is its own entitlement. Applications are reviewed by Community Development staff for project and applicant eligibility. The Community Development staff provides a funding recommendation to the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Board of Trustees and Anoka County Board of Commissioners for final approval. CDBG contracts for projects are 18-months in length and planning contracts are 12 —months in length. All reimbursement requests MUST be received no later than the end of the contract or funds will be recaptured. Submitting an Application Applications must be fully completed to be considered. The certification must be signed and the original signature attached. Applications are used to determine program eligibility and, if the project receives a CDBG award, it will also be used for HUD reporting, performance measurement requirements and monitoring. All applications must be received by the date noted in the timeline below. Applicant shall submit by mail or deliver ONE unbound, completed application containing an original signature to: Anoka County Community Development Department 2100 3rd Ave., Suite 700 Anoka, MN 55303 For assistance with the application, please call the Community Development Department at 763-323-5714. (2)