NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING #1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING #1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS DARKE COUNTY, OHIO The first public hearing for the PY2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program will be held on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13th at 10:00 AM in the Board Room of the Darke County Administration Building located at 520 South Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331. The hearing will provide updates to current and future Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funding scenarios for which Darke County is eligible to receive. General information about the CDBG Programs, including eligible activities, program requirements, and application deadlines will also be discussed. The following CDBG Programs are a sample of funding sources available to Darke County: Program Approximate Available Funds * Critical Infrastructure Program $ 500,000 * Economic Development Loan Program $ 500,000 * Economic Development Public Infrastructure Grant Program $ 500,000 * Residential Public Infrastructure Grant Program $ 750,000 * Flexible Grant Program Economic & Community Development $ 250,000 * Flexible Grant Program-Downtown Buildings Program $ 250,000 * Flexible Grant Program-New Horizons Fair Housing Assistance $ 15,000 * Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program $ 700,000 *Amount can vary if partnerships are established The primary purpose of the first public hearing is to inform citizens about the PY2025 Community Development Block Grant Programs and conduct a planning session to identify needed community projects in Darke County. A Fair Housing training will also be conducted for those in attendance. Citizens are encouraged to attend the public hearing to provide input and ask questions regarding CDBG Programs. The Darke County Administration Building is a handicapped accessible facility. Anyone wanting to attend this hearing, but requiring special aid or assistance must contact the Grants Office at (937) 547-7362 at least four days before the day of the hearing, per ADA regulations. 90203190 February 1 geb