Community Development Block Grants

About CDBG

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a formula-based federal program that provides grants to states, cities, and counties. To develop viable urban communities, the program provides decent housing and a suitable living environment, as well as expands economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. Annually, funds are allocated to address the needs in our community, dispersed to support local businesses, residents, and nonprofits to name a few.

Projects may range from demolition, acquisition, rehabilitation for residential and non-residential structures, the construction of public facilities, and improvement, and others. Each activity must meet one of the following national objectives for the program: benefit low- and moderate-income persons, prevention or elimination of slums or blight, or address community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community for which other funding is not available.

CDBG Home Funds

The City of Dearborn receives an annual HOME Allocation through the Wayne County HOME Consortia. This allocation is used to: expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for very-low income and low-income Americans; mobilize and strengthen the abilities of states and units of local government to design and implement strategies for achieving an adequate supply of affordable housing; and provide participating jurisdictions with various forms of federal housing assistance to achieve program goals.

Dearborn CDBG Current Projects

Warren Avenue Facade Project

As part of the Warren Avenue Transformation Project, the CDBG program funds the Warren Avenue Facade Project. Supporting small business owners in the corridor, the project aims to enhance the visual appeal of the commercial corridor, stimulate economic growth and job creation, and create a more walkable and liveable community.

Arthur Basse Park Renovations

Each year, the City plans to rejuvenate local parks in our neighborhood. Arthur Basse Park has gone over 25 years without improvements, calling for a greater need for financial assistance. This project will replace the current playground equipment, as well as install a new swing set, with the goal of attracting more residents to the park.

Lapeer Park Playscape

At Lapeer Park, the City will install a new, inclusive playscape, replacing the existing one that was installed in 1990. The playscape will provide children with sensory system engagement and help develop their motor, cognitive, and social skills. The playscape is one of the many new additions added into Lapeer Park in the City’s efforts to revitalize the park.

Wyoming Demolitions

In an effort to eliminate blight in our community, the City will be working to tear down two City-owned properties, making room for the opportunity for new development.

Home Rehabilitation Program

The City of Dearborn is proud to provide residents with the opportunity to revitalize and repair their homes. The program serves low-to-moderate income residents who need support in areas such as roof replacement, plumbing repair, furnace/water heater replacement and major sewer repairs, as well as others.

Traffic Safety

CDBG funds also support the traffic safety initiatives of the Dearborn Police Department. Ensuring pedestrian and driver safety, funds will focus on calming efforts such as illuminated signage and enforcement equipment that can be used for the purpose of intervention, benchmarking, and prevention.