Understanding CDBG Language: Selected Acronyms and Terms
Explore the unique language of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs through selected acronyms and terms like Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, Certified Assurance, Consolidated Plan, Finding of No Significant Impact, and Method of Distribution. Discover the significance and meanings behind these key terms in CDBG initiatives.
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CDBG Language: Acronyms Alphabet Soup Brock Smith, Manager, Set Asides 10/03/2017
CDBG Language CDBG has a language all its own at times. Have you ever seen a CDBG acronym and wondered just what in the world does it stand for?
CDBG Language: Selected Acronyms Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, is the dominant statute for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. It requires each federal grantee certify to HUD's satisfaction that (1) the awarded grant will be carried out and administered according to the Fair Housing Act, and (2) the grantee will work diligently to affirmatively further fair housing, and (3) the grantee will maintain records to support the affirmatively furthering fair housing certification.
CDBG Language: Selected Acronyms Certified Assurance: The document that all CDBG local government applicants must sign (See DCA Form 10). It contains several certifications required by federal law and should be read and must be signed by the Chief Elected Official of the applicant.
CDBG Language: Selected Acronyms Consolidated Plan: Developed by local and state governments with input from citizens and community groups, the Consolidated Plan serves four functions: 1) it is a planning document for each state and community, built upon public participation and input; 2) it is the application for funds under HUD's formula grant programs (CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA); 3) it lays out local priorities; and 4) it lays out a 3-5 year strategy the jurisdiction will follow in implementing HUD programs.
CDBG Language: Selected Acronyms Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI): Pursuant to NEPA, a document presenting the findings of an Environmental Assessment stating that a proposed project will not result in an action which will significantly affect the quality of human life.
CDBG Language: Selected Acronyms Method of Distribution: This is a description of the rating and ranking criteria for all CDBG Programs. Please refer to the section of this manual entitled Application Review Process. Section 104 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, requires States to have a method of distribution for allocation of funds to units of general local government.
CDBG Language: Selected Acronyms Section 3: This provision of the 1976 HUD law that requires CDBG recipients to make a good faith effort to employ lower income residents of project areas and to direct business opportunities to such owners for businesses.
CDBG Language: Selected Acronyms EEO: Equal Employment Opportunity Language Action Plan Limited English Proficiency LAP: LEP: LMI or L/M: Low- and Moderate-Income National Environmental Policy Act Pre-Agreement Cost Approval (DCA) Qualified Local Government (DCA) Uniform Relocation Act NEPA: PACA: QLG: URA:
Web Sites: Acronyms HUD Exchange: https://www.hudexchange.info/resources/docume nts/CDBG-DR-Acronym-List.pdf DCA CDBG page: http://www.dca.ga.gov/communities/CDBG/inde x.asp
