Community Development
Community Development is a local empowerment process that involves local leaders who build organizations and alliances that partner businesses with other areas in a city, town, township or local unit of government for the betterment of the community, especially to assure quality, affordable housing. It is a process that involves a comprehensive approach that factors economic and social goals, a base of operating principles, a strategic planning and analysis process, sound financial management, and an organizational format. Regional councils and metropolitan planning organizations support local leaders in their community efforts and provide a regional framework for achieving community objectives.
MEMBER REQUEST: HUD Community and Economic Development Programs
Please contact NARC with your history of use with U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs that allocate money for community development and redevelopment. Click here for the official NARC request and more information about these particular HUD programs. This will assist in important policy development and congressional and agency outreach.
Federal Resources
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Rural Development
Community Development Programs
U. S. Department of Commerce
Economic Development Administration
Community/Economic Development Grant and Revolving Loan
Fund Programs
Minority Business Development Administration
Funding Opportunities Resource for Minority Businesses
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Planning and Development
Partnerships in Housing and Economic Development
Community Planning and Development
Community Development Block Grant Program
U. S. Department of the Treasury
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund
Access to Capital for Community Development Financial Institutions
Small Bussiness Admistration
Small Business Administration
Small Business Counseling, Support and Assistance Program
Email Shannon Menard, Policy Manager or call 202.986.1032 Ext: 217