Program Overview/Purpose
The Community Revitalization Program addresses quality of life needs in rural Oklahoma communities, helping these communities thrive, grow, and spark a sense of pride in citizens. An Applicant may submit a project proposal for any eligible activity listed under Section 105(a) of the Federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, other than water or wastewater projects.

Applications received under this set-aside will be separated into the following categories: Buildings, Streets/Drainage, Emergency Equipment, and All Other Public Facilities. The separation of the applications into categories allows for the competition between similar types of projects. The amount of funding will be determined by the number of applications submitted for each project type. Example: If 100 total Community Revitalization applications were received and 35 applications were received for building projects - 35% of the funds allocated to Community Revitalization would be designated for this category.

The remaining funds allocated to Community Revitalization will be distributed based on the number of applications received in each category. When an application needs clarification as to the type of project, the Community Development Division at Commerce places that application in the All Other Public Facilities category. Applicants may only compete under only one category using the list of applicable eligible projects below.

Eligible projects include, but are not limited the following:

• Solid waste
• Streets
• Housing demolition  
• Fire protection
• Senior citizen centers 
• Gas and electrical system improvements 
• Removal of architectural barriers associated with handicapped access
• Storm water drainage improvements

Eligibility
Eligible applicants are units of local government (counties and incorporated towns or cities) except the following:

• Entitlement cities:
  Edmond, Enid, Lawton, Midwest City, Norman, Oklahoma City, Shawnee and Tulsa.
• Participants in the CDBG Urban County Designation for Tulsa County:
  Bixby, Broken Arrow, Collinsville, Glenpool, Jenks, Owasso, Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Skiatook, Sperry, and all the unincorporated portions of Tulsa County.

Grant proposals must address how the project achieves at least one of the following national objectives:

• Provide benefit to people earning low to moderate incomes.
• Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
• Meet other community development needs having particular urgency, posing a serious or immediate threat to the health or welfare of a community.

Total Program Funding
2010 - $1,500,000 estimated

Grant Maximum
$150,000

Application Deadline
March 31, 2010

To Apply
The 2010 Community Revitalization Application Guidelines may be downloaded using the link below.

2010 CDBG Community Revitalization Application

For Further Assistance
Technical assistance regarding eligible projects, project concepts, the application guidelines, and other information pertaining to the CDBG Program is available upon request. Applicants are encouraged to contact the staff members in Contacts anytime they have questions about program requirements, project conceptualization, or any portion of the application packet and/or guidelines.