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Kilgore, TX 75662
Community Development
The Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) plays a critical role in helping smaller communities in our region meet infrastructure needs in low-to-moderate income areas. Administered statewide by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), TxCDBG is the Community Development Block Grant Program for rural communities.
Annually, the ETCOG region receives a formula-based allocation of funds for which applicants can compete. The CDBG applications are scored based on criteria developed by the Unified Scoring Committee (USC), which is composed of one representative from each Council of Governments in the state, and points allocated by Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). Grants are awarded to the highest-ranking applications. Projects are funded until all available money is expended from that cycle.
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Fair Housing Information
It is illegal to discriminate in the sale or rental of housing, including against individuals seeking a mortgage or housing assistance, or in other housing-related activities. The Fair Housing Act prohibits this discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), familial status, and disability.
HUD Section 3
"HUD Section 3" is a means by which HUD fosters local economic development, neighborhood economic improvement, and individual self-sufficiency. Section 3 is the legal basis for providing jobs for residents and awarding contracts to businesses in areas receiving certain types of HUD financial assistance.
HUD Opportunity Portal & Business Registry
The HUD Opportunity Portal helps match Section 3 Workers to jobs and training opportunities and Section 3 Businesses to contracting opportunities. Sign in and registration is required.
Texas CDBG Community Development Fund
2025-2026 Application Cycle
Eligible Applicants
Cities with populations under 50,000 and counties with a non-metropolitan population under 200,000.
Maximum Grant Amount: $750,000
Application Deadline: December 9, 2024