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Annual Funding Process

Community Development Program FY25 Application Information

The Community Development Committee is reviewing applications in September and October and will have draft funding recommendations later in the fall. 

CD Committee application review and funding decision meetings:

Applications for the 2025 CDBG, HOME and ESG were available on the website on August 7, 2024. Applications were due on September 5, 2024.

QUESTIONS?

Applicants can contact City Staff at duluthcommdev@DuluthMN.gov or by phone 218-730-5580 between 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. All applicants are encouraged to seek guidance from city staff to review drafts, answer questions, or discuss new ideas. Please make appointments via phone or email prior to August 29, 2022 to ensure staff availability before the application deadline.

Virtual technical assistance Q&A session

The session was held on August 20, 2024 2pm-3pm.

This virtual session will provide an overview of process changes, funding eligibility and programmatic requirements to apply for funding. This session is an opportunity to meet with staff and discuss application issues. Also, applicants can set up individual meetings with staff up until a week before the application deadline. This session will also provide training for the 2024 contracts, all recipients will be required to attend this training. Formal notice of this session with a link will be sent with the applications.

Application Materials

2025 Application Timeline

Application Instructions

Application Scoring Criteria

Application Form (make sure to download and save before filling out)

Other resources for the application process:

Fiscal Year 2024 Action Plan

The City of Duluth is seeking citizen comments on the Draft FY 2024 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development. All input is welcome including identification of current community issues, especially those affecting people of color, people with low and moderate incomes, and people with disabilities. Comments about the City’s progress toward five-year community development goals are outlined in the Plan. This plan includes funding recommendations for approximately $3 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Community Development Committee (CD Committee) plans and advises on the use of these funds to the Duluth City Council.

The City of Duluth is seeking citizen comments on the Substantial Amendment for FY 2020 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development. All input is welcome including identification of current community issues, especially those affecting people of color, people with low and moderate incomes, and people with disabilities. Comments about the City’s progress toward five-year community development goals are outlined in the Plan. The Community Development Committee (CD Committee) plans and advises on the use of these funds to the Duluth City Council.

The FY 2020 Action Plan is being amended to remove the Superior View/Pine Grove Rehab Project funded for $60,000. This project was approved as part of the 2020 Action Plan approved by City Council on January 1, 2020 with Resolution 20-0074. This project was completed without using the CDBG funds, therefore these funds are to be reprogrammed into the 2024 Action Plan, specifically for the One Roof Community Land Trust New Construction Project that had a funding reduction due to HUD allocation amounts in 2024.


There is a 30-day public comment period for the Substantial Amendment to the FY 2020 Action Plan from July 6, 2024 – August 6, 2024.

A public hearing on the recommendations will be held by the CD Committee during this time period at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in Room 430, Lakeview Room – 4th Floor - City Hall. The purpose of the public hearing is for citizens to comment on the Draft Plan and the funding recommendations. Members of the public, especially persons having low and moderate incomes, persons of color, and persons with disabilities, are encouraged to attend and provide comments.

Written/Email comments are highly encouraged during this Public Comment Period. To submit comments or questions about this Action Plan and recommendations, contact:

Ryan Pervenanze
Community Planning
Room 110, City Hall
Duluth, MN 55802
218-730-5345
rpervenanze@DuluthMN.gov

Notice of Public Comment Period and Public Hearing on the City of
Duluth FY 2020 Action Plan Substantial Amendment for Housing and
Community Development

Notice of Public Comment Period and Public Hearing on the City of
Duluth FY 2024 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development

2024 Consolidated Plan Draft
For August 6, 2024 Hearing

Fiscal Year 2023 End of Year (CAPER) Public Comments

The City of Duluth Planning and Development Division announces a 15-day comment period on its 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), which includes CDBG, HOME and ESG accomplishments, prior to the submission of the report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The public comment period is June 15-June 30, 2024 and public hearings will be held on June 18, 2024 and on June 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM

The CAPER summarizes annual and five-year accomplishments and assesses progress toward meeting the vision in the Consolidated Plan. Duluth’s Consolidated Plan has the following five goals: 1) Ensure all residents have access to necessary transportation and utility infrastructure 2) Increase the supply of affordable, quality housing 3) Support thriving neighborhoods by addressing neighborhood issues and improving aesthetics 4) Build employment skills and opportunities 5) Support health and well-being.

Documents:

How to provide input:

  • In person: Public hearings will be held on June 18, 2024 and June 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM by the Community Development Committee in Room 430 at City Hall, located at 411 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802.
  • Written: Submit written comment to Ryan Pervenanze prior to the meeting on June 20th. Please include “2023 CAPER” in the subject line, and include your name and address and the item you are speaking to. Please note that all public comment is considered Public Data. The comment period will be Saturday, June 15, 2024 to Sunday June 30, 2024. Ryan Pervenanze can be reached at: 218-730-5580 or RPervenanze@duluthmn.gov or 411 W. First Street, Room 160, Duluth, MN 55802.

If you have needs, such as an interpreter, please contact the Planning and Development Division at 730-5580 so that your needs can be accommodated. For hearing impaired persons please call the City’s TTY/Information Assistance at 730-5000 or the Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529.

2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Public Hearing

The City of Duluth receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist persons with low and moderate incomes (up to $53,350 for a 1-person household and up to $76,150 for a family of four) and neighborhoods where a majority of low- and moderate-income people reside.

The purpose of this public hearing is to hear about the community’s needs. These needs include four major categories: 1) economic development (including job training) initiatives; 2) affordable housing; 3) public facility improvements (such as parks, structures/buildings that provide public access/opportunities for people); 4) public services, such as shelters, health care services and food programs. The findings of the 2024 Community Survey, 2024 Public Outreach, 2023 Housing Indicator Report, and 2023 Agency Performance Report will be presented.


This hearing is an essential part of preparation of the 2025 Action Plan, and the 2050-2029 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development.

How to provide input:

  • In person: A public hearing will be held on June 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM by the Community Development Committee in Room 430 at City Hall, located at 411 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802.
  • Written: If a member of the public is unable to attend the hearing but wishes to comment on the programs, they may email the Planning Office at duluthcommdev@DuluthMN.gov, or by phone at 730-5580 or send comment to 411 W. First Street, Room 160, Duluth, MN 55802. Comments may be submitted after the hearing, since the planning and funding process will continue throughout the fall.

If you have needs, such as an interpreter, please contact the Planning and Development Division at 730-5580 so that your needs can be accommodated. For hearing impaired persons please call the City’s TTY/Information Assistance at 730-5000 or the Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529.

Community Development Program Fiscal Year 2024 

2024 Action Plan

The City of Duluth held a public comment period on the Draft FY 2024 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development from November 25, 2023 – January 9, 2024. All input was welcomed including identification of current community issues, especially those affecting people of color, people with low and moderate incomes, and people with disabilities. Comments about the City’s progress toward five-year community development goals are outlined in the Plan. This plan includes funding recommendations for approximately $3 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Community Development Committee (CD Committee) plans and advises on the use of these funds to the Duluth City Council.

There wass a 30-day public comment period for the draft Annual Action Plan and funding recommendations from November 25, 2023 – January 9, 2024.
A public hearing on the recommendations was held by the CD Committee during this time period at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in the Council Chambers - 3rd Floor - City Hall. The purpose of the public hearing was for citizens to comment on the Draft Plan and the funding recommendations. Members of the public, especially persons having low and moderate incomes, persons of color, and persons with disabilities, were encouraged to attend and provide comments. The CD Committee made their final funding decision on January 9, 2024 in St. Louis County Building, Lake Superior Room located at 320 W 2nd Street, Duluth 55802.
Written/Email comments were highly encouraged during this Public Comment Period.

Comments or questions about this draft Action Plan and recommendations were submitted to Ryan Pervenanze, rpervenanze@DuluthMN.gov or 411 W. First Street, Room 160, Duluth, MN 55802. All comments were shared with the CD Committee.

2024 Application Information

Applications were due on September 5, 2023. The Community Development Committee is currently reviewing and evaluating the applications. The CD Committee will share preliminary funding recommendations for public comment on November 14, 2023. 

2024 Staff Reports

City staff review all applications for HUD funding eligibility, consistency with the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan goals, Anti-Poverty Strategies, and alignment with the City’s comprehensive plan, Imagine Duluth 2035. 

QUESTIONS?

Applicants can contact City Staff at duluthcommdev@DuluthMN.gov or by phone 218-730-5580 between 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. All applicants are encouraged to seek guidance from city staff to review drafts, answer questions, or discuss new ideas. Please make appointments via phone or email prior to August 29, 2023 to ensure staff availability before the application deadline.

August 22, 2023 virtual technical assistance Q&A session

Slides and a recording of the technical assistance session are available below. The session provides an overview of process changes, funding eligibility and programmatic requirements to apply for funding. If you still have questions, applicants can set up individual meetings with staff up until a week before the application deadline. 

Application Materials

Application and Funding Timeline

Application Instructions

Application Scoring Criteria

Application Form (download before filling out)

Other resources for the application process:

The Consolidated Plan is a five year planning document. It lays out the goals for the City of Duluth’s Community Development program. Based on a collaborative process involving community members and local organizations, the City establishes a unified vision for effective, coordinated neighborhood and community development strategies. The current Consolidated Plan outlines the community’s goals and objectives for 2020 through 2024. Each year the City’s Action Plan shows how it will pursue these goals for all community development and housing programs. The City submits the annual Action Plan to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the monitoring process for HUD funds.

Major community needs addressed by the goals and objectives in the Action Plan include decent, affordable housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for all community members. The projects funded through the Community Development Program address these community needs by creating and maintaining affordable housing, providing economic opportunities, offering public services to community members in need, and providing access to quality public facilities.

The City of Duluth expects to receive almost $3,000,000 per year in funds from HUD. The City disperses these funds to meet the goals and objectives in the Consolidated Plan. HUD provides three types of funds: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). CDBG funds support community development projects including affordable housing, public services, public facilities, and economic development. HOME funds support programs that create affordable housing for low-income households. ESG funds support projects that offer basic needs and housing stabilization services to community members experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Local organizations apply to the Community Development Program requesting these HUD funds for their projects.

The Community Development (CD) Committee reviews applications for Community Development Program funding and makes funding recommendations to the City Council. Learn more about the CD Committee. The CD Committee sets funding priorities based on input from the community.

Read HUD's end of year review letter for the 2021 program year. Also, the annual summaries for Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant are available.

 

Community Development Program FY23 Application Information

Applications were due on August 31, 2022. The Community Development Committee reviewed and evaluated the applications in September and October before providing preliminary funding recommendations for public comment. The City of Duluth sought public input on the draft FY23 Action Plan from October 29, 2022 – December 6, 2022. A public hearing on the recommendations was held by the CD Committee on November 22, 2022. The CD Committee then made final funding recommendations to the City Council. City Council approved the FY23 funding allocation amounts on January 23, 2023. See above section regarding the FY23 Action Plan for the most up to date information.

QUESTIONS?

Applicants can contact City Staff at duluthcommdev@DuluthMN.gov or by phone 218-730-5580 between 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. All applicants are encouraged to seek guidance from city staff to review drafts, answer questions, or discuss new ideas. Please make appointments via phone or email prior to August 29, 2022 to ensure staff availability before the application deadline.

Virtual technical assistance Q&A session

Application Materials

Application Instructions

Application Scoring Criteria

Application Form

Other resources for the application process:

Community Development Program FY22 Application Information

Applications were due on August 29, 2021. The Community Development Committee will review and evaluation applications in September and October before providing preliminary funding recommendations for public comment. 

The City of Duluth held a public comment period from November 3, 2021 – December 3, 2021 and a Virtual Public Hearing on November 16, 2021 to gather public comments on the Draft FY 2022 Action Plan and funding recommendations for approximately $3 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Based on community input, the Community Development Committee (CD Committee) made funding recommendations to the City Council in early 2022. The Duluth City Council voted on and approved funding recommendations on January 10, 2022.

2022 Community Development Program Funding (approved by City Council 1-10-22)

Virtual technical assistance Q&A session

The virtual technical assistance session was held on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 11am

Application Materials

FY 2022 Application Information Sheet

Application Instructions

Application Scoring Criteria

Application Form

Other resources for the application process:

FY 2023 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development

Each year the City’s Action Plan shows how it will pursue goals for all community development and housing programs. The City submits the annual Action Plan to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the monitoring process for HUD funds. Major community needs addressed by the goals and objectives in the Action Plan include decent, affordable housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for all community members. The projects funded through the Community Development Program address these community needs by creating and maintaining affordable housing, providing economic opportunities, offering public services to community members in need, and providing access to quality public facilities. The 2023 Action Plan explains and evaluates the City’s progress towards the goals in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. It also provides the funding recommendations for fiscal year 2023 community development and housing projects. The Community Development Committee (CD Committee) plans and advises on the use of these funds to the Duluth City Council.

Click here to view the FY23 Action Plan Submitted to HUD.

Public Input Process

The City of Duluth sought public input on the draft FY23 Action Plan from October 29, 2022 – December 6, 2022. A public hearing on the recommendations was held by the CD Committee on November 22, 2022. The CD Committee then made final funding recommendations to the City Council. City Council approved the FY23 funding allocation amounts on January 23, 2023. 

Comments or questions about the Action Plan, contact:
Ryan Pervenanze, Planning & Development
411 W 1st St, Room 160, City Hall
Duluth, MN 55802
218-730-5580
rpervenanze@DuluthMN.gov

If you have special needs, such as an interpreter, please contact the Planning and Development Division at 218-730-5580 so that your needs can be accommodated. For hearing impaired persons please call the City’s TTY/Information Assistance at 730-5000 or the Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529.

FY 2022 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has finalized its Fiscal Year 2022 funding to the City of Duluth. The final proposed FY 2022 Action Plan includes recommendations for expenditure the following anticipated HUD FY 2022 grants to the city of Duluth:

  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): $2,350,309.28
  • HOME Investment Partnership (HOME): $585,461
  • Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG): $206,998
  • Total HUD FY 2022 Grant: $3,142,768.28

The Community Development Committee (CD Committee) plans and advises on use of these funds to the Duluth City Council. The CD Committee’s recommendations were finalized by the Duluth City Council on January 10, 2022 in Resolution 22-0040R. Further comments will be accepted on the final proposed funding recommendations of this Action Plan between August 22, 2022 and September 22, 2022. Copies of the Plan are available at the City of Duluth Community Development Division (Room 110 City Hall), Duluth City Clerk’s Office (City Hall), the Duluth Public Library and library branches and below on this website:

For more information or to submit comments on this Draft Action Plan, contact: Steven Robertson, Planning & Development, Room 160, City Hall Duluth, MN 55802. Phone: 218-730-5580. Email:srobertson@duluthmn.gov

If you have special needs, such as an interpreter, please contact Planning and Development Division at 730-5580 so that your needs can be accommodated. For hearing impaired persons please call the City’s TTY/Information Assistance at 730-5000 or the Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529.

FY 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

The City of Duluth Planning and Development Division held a 15-day comment period on its 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), which includes CDBG-CV and ESG-CV accomplishments, prior to the submission of the report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The public comment period was June 3- June 20, 2023 and a public hearing was held June 20, 2023. 

The CAPER summarizes annual and five-year accomplishments and assesses progress toward meeting the vision in the Consolidated Plan. Duluth’s Consolidated Plan has the following five goals: 1) Ensure all residents have access to necessary transportation and utility infrastructure 2) Increase the supply of affordable, quality housing 3) Support thriving neighborhoods by addressing neighborhood issues and improving aesthetics 4) Build employment skills and opportunities 5) Support health and well-being.

Documents:

How to provide input:

  • In person: A public hearing will be held on June 20, 2023 at 5:30 PM by the Community Development
    Committee in Room 330 at City Hall, located at 411 West First Street, Duluth, MN
    55802.
  • Written: Submit written comment to Ryan Pervenanze prior to the meeting on June 20th. Please include “2022 CAPER” in the subject line, and include your name and address and the agenda item you are speaking to. Please note that all public comment is considered Public Data. The comment period will be Saturday, June 3, 2022 to Tuesday June 20, 2023. Ryan Pervenanze can be reached at: 218-730-5580 or RPervenanze@duluthmn.gov or 411 W. First Street, Room 160, Duluth, MN 55802.

If you have special needs, such as an interpreter, please contact the Planning and Development Division at 730-5580 so that your needs can be accommodated. For hearing impaired persons please call the City’s TTY/Information Assistance at 730-5000 or the Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529.

 

FY 2021 Community Development Funding

The City of Duluth Planning and Development Division held a 15-day comment period on its 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), prior to the submission of the report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The public comment period was June 4- June 21, 2022. The Draft CAPER report and the full public notice can be found below.

The CAPER summarizes annual and five-year accomplishments and assesses progress toward meeting the vision in the Consolidated Plan. Duluth’s Consolidated Plan has the following five goals: 1) Ensure all residents have access to necessary transportation and utility infrastructure 2) Increase the supply of affordable, quality housing 3) Support thriving neighborhoods by addressing neighborhood issues and improving aesthetics 4) Build employment skills and opportunities 5) Support health and well-being.

The comment period was held Saturday, June 4, 2022 to Tuesday June 21, 2022. A public hearing was held on June 21, 2022 at 5:30 PM by the Community Development Committee in Room 330 at City Hall, located at 411 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802.

Contact

City Hall, Room 160
411 West First Street
Duluth, MN 55802
218-730-5580

Office Hours

M-F: 8:30am - 4:00pm