Three years ago, the city created a plan on how to use federal funds. On 3 of 5 priorities, benchmarks are not being met.

The Community Development Block Grant program was developed in 1974 under the idea that local leaders, not Washington bureaucrats, know best what their communities need. Instead of dictating how ...

The Federal Home Loan Bank Board building is seen in Washington, D.C. on January 23, 2026. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody / Sipa USA / AP Images) This is your first of three free stories this month.

The sidewalk initiative also marks a significant shift in how Dearborn Heights is using some of its federal community development money.

NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KTIV) - City leaders reminded residents at the city Commissioner’s meeting Monday night of a community briefing scheduled for May 21st. The state of South Dakota is getting $15 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WESTFIELD — Community Development Director Peter Miller said Westfield is in the middle of the 2025 Community Development Block ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. GOLETA, CA, April 4, 2025 – The City of Goleta looks forward to helping those in need in our community using funds from the ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Mayor Lisa Brown is joining mayors nationwide in urging federal lawmakers to preserve a grant program that provides millions annually for affordable housing and social services in ...

FLINT, MI – The Flint City Council has approved more than $4.6 million in federal grant funding to support local housing and community development programs. During its meeting on Monday, Aug. 10, the ...