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Community Grants and Funding

The Housing Solutions Department allocates funding from local, state, and federal sources to improve the well-being of Greeley residents. The team reviews and identifies investment opportunities in areas such as affordable housing, social services, health equity, and human services. By coordinating resources across programs and funding streams, the team works to maximize positive outcomes for the community.

Community Development Block Grant and HOME Funds

The City of Greeley is an entitlement community that receives an allocation of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Funds on an annual basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Outlined below is a summary of these programs and how funds are utilized to create impact within our community. 

HOME Investment Partnership Funds 

HOME is a federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that provides funding to state and local governments to create and preserve affordable housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income households. The City receives HOME funds and makes them available to eligible nonprofit organizations, developers, and community partners to support the development and sustainability of affordable housing. The program helps expand the supply of decent, safe, and affordable housing through activities such as new construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition of rental housing, as well as tenant-based rental assistance and homeownership support. HOME funds may be used for a variety of eligible housing activities, including: 

  • Construction, rehabilitation, or acquisition of affordable rental housing. 

  • Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) to help eligible households with rental costs. 

  • Homeownership assistance, including down payment and closing cost assistance for qualified buyers. 

  • Housing-related services such as credit counseling and homebuyer education. 

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds 

CDBG is a federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that provides funding to local governments to support community development activities benefiting low- and moderate-income residents. The City receives CDBG funds and makes them available to eligible nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and community partners to address local housing and community development needs. The program supports activities that improve housing conditions, expand economic opportunities, and enhance the overall quality of life within the community. 

  • Housing rehabilitation or improvements that help preserve safe and affordable housing. 

  • Public services that assist low- and moderate-income individuals and families. 

  • Improvements to public facilities or neighborhood infrastructure that benefit the community. 

  • Programs that support economic development and job creation for local residents.  

Funding and Grant Opportunities

CDBG & HOME Resource Documents

Greeley Prepares Annual Action Plans and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for its housing initiatives. We are in the process of building the current year report. For those with accessibility needs, please reach out to the Housing Solutions Department directly to receive a copy of the latest report.