STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sonny Perdue
GOVERNOR
For Immediate Release Contact: Office of Communications
Thursday, September 3, 2009 (404) 651-7774
Governor Perdue Announces Nearly $37 Million in Grant Awards
ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue today announced Georgia has been awarded nearly $37 million in federal grants from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the state’s Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP).
“The Community Development Block Grant program provides an essential financial resource to Georgia’s smaller communities in their efforts to fund projects that will assist low- and moderate-income citizens,” said Governor Perdue. “As communities large and small are making tough spending choices, today’s grant announcement represents an important funding source for programs that improve quality of life, economic development and job creation programs.”
Nearly $32.6 million allocated for CDBG awards will be used to support projects in 65 Georgia communities. Projects include water and sewer improvements, senior citizen facilities, health facilities, programs for at-risk children and replacement or rehabilitation of sub-standard and dilapidated housing. A complete list of projects and award amounts is included at the end of the news release.
The CDBG program is administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), which uses funds allocated through HUD to support local initiatives that focus on improving living conditions and economic opportunities throughout the state.
Governor Perdue also announced that Georgia was awarded nearly $4.4 million in Community HOME Investment Program funds. CHIP funds will assist 15 Georgia communities increase the supply of safe and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income persons.
“CHIP funds remain an essential resource for those communities that seek to increase available units and improve the standard of living for their fellow Georgians,” said Governor Perdue.
Added DCA Commissioner Mike Beatty: “We are pleased that these funds will be used to fund critical community development projects. Each year, the annual CDBG and CHIP funding announcement demonstrates how federal, state and local partners are working together to support local communities.”
For more information regarding Georgia’s CDBG and CHIP programs, please visit DCA’s website at http://www.dca.ga.gov/communities/CDBG/programs/CDBGCHIP.asp or contact DCA Assistant Commissioner Brian Williamson at (404) 679-1587 or brian.williamson@dca.ga.gov. In addition, an informational workshop for CDBG and CHIP recipient communities is scheduled for Sept. 24-25 in Pine Mountain. Recipient communities may direct workshop-related questions to Lisa Smith at (404) 679-5276 or lisa.smith@dca.ga.gov .
A complete listing of CDBG and CHIP awards follows on the next page. Communities are listed in alphabetical order.
Community Development Block Grant Awards
Recipient, Project Description, Planned Amount
City of Alma, Sewer Improvements, $500,000
City of Arabi , Water Improvements, $468,144
City of Argyle, Water Improvements, $475,118
City of Ashburn, Multi Infrastructure Improvements, $500,000
Atkinson County, Health Center, $458,875
City of Baconton, Drainage Improvements, $499,964
Berrien County, Boys and Girls Club, $500,000
City of Blakely, Head Start Facility, $500,000
City of Boston, Sewer Improvements, $500,000
City of Canon, Water Improvements, $500,000
City of Carrollton, Health Center, $500,000
City of Cartersville, Drainage/Streets Improvements, $500,000
City of Chickamauga, Water/Sewer Improvements, $500,000
City of Cochran, Drainage/Streets Improvements, $465,998
Coffee County, Drainage/Streets Improvements, $500,000
City of Colquitt, Multi Activity Program, $703,378
City of Damascus, Water Improvements, $396,057
City of Donalsonville, Water Improvements, $500,000
Dooly County, Housing Improvements, $488,047
City of Douglas, Housing Improvements, $210,000
City of Douglasville, Boys and Girls Club, $500,000
City of Eastman, Sewer Improvements, $500,000
City of Ellijay, Sewer Improvements, $500,000
City of Greenville, Housing Improvements, $500,000
City of Griffin, Water/Sewer Improvements, $500,000
Hart County, Water Improvements, $500,000
City of Homeland, Drainage/Streets Improvements, $269,377
City of Homerville, Sewer Improvements, $500,000
City of Leesburg, Drainage/Streets Improvements, $500,000
City of Milan, Drainage/Streets Improvements, $497,761
City of Milledgeville, Housing Improvements, $453,918
City of Millen, Sewer Improvements, $500,000
City of Molena, Water Improvements, $500,000
City of Monroe, Sewer Improvements, $500,000
City of Moultrie, Drainage Improvements, $500,000
City of Ocilla, Sewer Improvements, $400,775
Pierce County, Drainage/Streets Improvements, $497,711
City of Pineview, Water Improvements, $462,808
City of Portal, Sewer Improvements, $489,840
City of Quitman, Multi Activity Program, $800,000
Randolph County, Drainage/Streets Improvements, $465,049
City of Reynolds, Sewer Improvements, $500,000
City of Richland, Water Improvements, $500,000
City of Ringgold, Sewer Improvements, $500,000
City of Rockmart, Multi Activity Program, $800,000
City of Sandersville, Multi Activity Program, $800,000
City of Siloam, Water Improvements, $331,900
City of Smithville, Housing Improvements, $500,000
City of Sumner, Water Improvements, $429,775
City of Sylvester, Water/Sewer Improvements, $500,000
Talbot County, Multi Activity Program, $800,000
City of Tarrytown, Water Improvements, $445,734
Taylor County, Sewer Improvements, $500,000
Thomas County, Drainage/Streets Improvements, $294,463
City of Thomasville, Drainage/Streets Improvements, $500,000
City of Thomson, Multi Activity Program, $800,000
Tift County, Drainage/Streets Improvements, $500,000
City of Toccoa, Multi Activity Program, $589,959
City of Union Point, Water Improvements, $500,000
City of Uvalda, Sewer Improvements, $485,000
City of Varnell, Senior Center, $500,000
City of Warrenton, Sewer Improvements, $500,000
City of Woodland, Drainage/Streets Improvements, $295,753
City of Wrens, Sewer Improvements, $500,000
City of Wrightsville, Sewer Improvements, $500,000
TOTAL, $32,575,404
Community HOME Investment Program Awards
Recipient, Project Description, Amount
Ben Hill County, Housing Improvements, $300,000
City of Cartersville, Housing Improvements, $300,000
Dooly County, Housing Improvements, $300,000
City of Douglas, Housing Improvements, $281,605
Hall County, Housing Improvements, $300,000
City of LaGrange, Housing Improvements, $300,000
Lowndes County, Housing Improvements, $300,000
City of Marshallville, Housing Improvements, $300,000
City of McIntyre, Housing Improvements, $300,000
Randolph County, Housing Improvements, $300,000
City of Rockmart, Housing Improvements, $300,000
City of Rome, Housing Improvements, $300,000
City of Sandersville, Housing Improvements, $300,000
City of Thomasville, Revitalization Area Strategy, $200,000
City of Tifton, Housing Improvements, $300,000
TOTAL, $4,381,605
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Thursday, September 3, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Berrien County Collaborative's NEW URL
The Berrien County Collaborative has launched a new URL. You can now visit our website a www.berriencountycollaborative.com.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
School-Based Health Clinic
Berrien County Collaborative receives $50,000 from Healthcare Georgia Foundation Grant to develop school-based health clinic.
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Friday, July 17, 2009
Berrien County Collaborative Receives Carol White Physical Education Grant
U.S. Department of Education Awards $26.5 Million in Grants to Help Make Children Healthier and More Active
FOR RELEASE:
July 13, 2009
As a result of $26.5 million in awards from the U.S. Department of Education, more children will have access to physical education programs and instruction on healthy eating and good nutrition. The Carol M. White Physical Education Program grants will provide 73 public schools and community-based organizations in 25 states with funds to initiate, expand and improve physical education programs for students in grades K-12.
“Physical activity and healthy eating habits are as important as studying hard in school,” U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said. “The Department of Education will be doing more to make this connection to students and adults, and to educate our children in ways that can maintain good health.”
The Carol M. White Physical Education Program grant awards can be used to provide equipment and support for students to participate actively in physical education activities, as well as for staff and teacher training and education.
http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2009/07/07132009.html
FOR RELEASE:
July 13, 2009
As a result of $26.5 million in awards from the U.S. Department of Education, more children will have access to physical education programs and instruction on healthy eating and good nutrition. The Carol M. White Physical Education Program grants will provide 73 public schools and community-based organizations in 25 states with funds to initiate, expand and improve physical education programs for students in grades K-12.
“Physical activity and healthy eating habits are as important as studying hard in school,” U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said. “The Department of Education will be doing more to make this connection to students and adults, and to educate our children in ways that can maintain good health.”
The Carol M. White Physical Education Program grant awards can be used to provide equipment and support for students to participate actively in physical education activities, as well as for staff and teacher training and education.
http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2009/07/07132009.html
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
We can end hunger!
I've just taken action with the ONE campaign and asked my senators to set an example for the world by fully funding a request for $1.36 billion in global agricultural development funding.
I hope you'll join me: http://www.one.org/us/ag09/index.html?rc=ag09taf
This action couldn't be more urgent. Next week, President Obama and world leaders will meet in Rome for the G8 Summit. If we can convince the senate to step-up the fight against hunger now, America will set an example for the world and put pressure on other countries to invest in a global effort to end hunger.
http://www.one.org/us/ag09/index.html?rc=ag09taf
Together as ONE we can make a difference!
I hope you'll join me: http://www.one.org/us/ag09/index.html?rc=ag09taf
This action couldn't be more urgent. Next week, President Obama and world leaders will meet in Rome for the G8 Summit. If we can convince the senate to step-up the fight against hunger now, America will set an example for the world and put pressure on other countries to invest in a global effort to end hunger.
http://www.one.org/us/ag09/index.html?rc=ag09taf
Together as ONE we can make a difference!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
New Study on Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use
New National Study Shows that More than 1 in 5 Young Adults Need Treatment for Alcohol or Illicit Drug Use
Nearly 7 million Americans aged 18 to 25 were classified as needing treatment in the past year for alcohol or illicit drug use according to a new national study. The study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) also shows that that 93 percent of these young adults did not receive the help they needed at a specialty treatment facility. These levels have remained relatively stable since 2002.
Please visit http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/0906261345.aspx for additional details.
Nearly 7 million Americans aged 18 to 25 were classified as needing treatment in the past year for alcohol or illicit drug use according to a new national study. The study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) also shows that that 93 percent of these young adults did not receive the help they needed at a specialty treatment facility. These levels have remained relatively stable since 2002.
Please visit http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/0906261345.aspx for additional details.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
News From The Hill
House Appropriations Approves $200 M for EFSP
Last Friday, June 12, the full House Appropriations Committee approved fiscal year (FY) 2010 Homeland Security legislation. The legislation included $200 million for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), which represents level funding from FY 2009 levels, but $100 million more than the President requested. Last Thursday, June 18, the full Senate Appropriations Committee marked up its version of the FY 2010 Homeland Security bill, which included $175 million for EFSP. Both the House and Senate may consider their respective versions of the legislation as early as this week.
House Passes CJS Spending Bill
Last Thursday, June 18, the full House Committee approved the FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations Bill, which includes $114 million for Second Chance Act programs. This represents $100 million for Department of Justice grant programs, a $75 million increase over the FY 2009 level, as well as $14 million for the Bureau of Prisons for staff to implement the programs. The legislation also included $12 million for Mentally Ill Offender Treatment Program and $18 million for transitional housing grants for victims of domestic violence. The Senate Appropriations CJS Subcommittee is scheduled to mark up its version of the legislation tomorrow, June 24, with the full Appropriations Committee to consider it on Thursday, June 25.
House Subcommittee Approves Funding for Homeless Veterans
Last Tuesday, June 16, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans' Affairs marked up its FY 2010 spending bill. The legislation included $26 million for a pilot prevention program for homeless veterans, as requested by President Obama. It also included $150 million for the Homeless Veterans Grant and Per Diem program, $6 million above both President Obama's request and the FY 2009 level. The full House Appropriations Committee is scheduled to consider the legislation today.
JCHS Releases State of the Nation's Housing 2009
Yesterday, June 22, the Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) released "State of the Nation's Housing 2009." The report includes chapters on housing markets, demographic drivers, homeownership, rental housing, and housing challenges. Between 2001 and 2007, there was an increase in the number of households with severe cost burdens. As a result, an unprecedented 16 percent of households spent more than half of their incomes on housing in 2007, with more than 19 percent paying 30 to 50 percent of their income toward housing. The report also cites data from January 2007 point-in-time homelessness counts, noting the 10 percent decrease in overall homelessness between 2005 and 2007; it also notes, however, that many cities are starting to note increases in homelessness as a result of the recession. JCHS concludes that full-time employment is not sufficient for many low-income families to afford decent housing while only paying 30 percent of their incomes toward housing.
State of the Nation's Housing 2009
Donovan Testifies at House Appropriations T-HUD Subcommittee Hearing
Last Friday June 19, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan testified at a hearing of the House Transportation and HUD (T-HUD) Appropriations Subcommittee. Secretary Donovan discussed the Choice Neighborhoods Program, the future of Hope VI, and the status of Section 8 funding, among other issues. Secretary Donovan also mentioned that he recently discussed with Secretary Kathleen Sebelius of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the possibility of developing a partnership between HUD and HHS to aid the development of better linkages between permanent housing and homeless services.
USICH Holds First Meeting, Announces HUD-VASH Allocations
Last Thursday, June 18, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) met for the first time under the Obama Administration. USICH works to coordinate the federal response to homelessness. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan was elected Chair of the Council for the upcoming year, while Department of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis was elected Vice Chair.
During the meeting, Secretary Donovan and Secretary Eric K. Shinseki of the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) announced the allocation of $75 million to local public housing authorities for the HUD-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. The allocations have not yet been posted online.
NLIHC Hosts Audio Conference on Funding for Trust Fund
On Friday, June 26 at 1 pm ET, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) will host a conference call to clarify the situation surrounding the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) budget. This fund, signed into law by President Bush and supported by President Obama during his election campaign, will provide permanent, ongoing support for those living in low-income housing. President Obama followed up on his support by including $1 billion in his FY 2010 budget to capitalize the NHTF. The NHTF is part of the "mandatory" spending in the budget, meaning that it will not have to compete with appropriations issues, such as HUD programs, or other "discretionary" spending. Since there has yet to be a clear statement regarding from the funding source for the $1 billion, NLIHC will host this call to address any confusion about NHTF and its funding. Sheila Crowley, President of NLIHC, will lead the call. Participants should dial 1.877.486.3171 and enter pass code 967187.
HUD Posts Update to HPRP FAQ
HUD recently updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of its HPRP resources on the Homelessness Resource Exchange (HRE). The updates include a clarification of when HPRP resources can be used to assist people with a housing subsidy: "...rental arrears can be paid on behalf of a person receiving a subsidy from another public program (e.g., Section 8) because it represents a different time period and cost type than the rental subsidy..." HUD has also posted documents detailing the data elements of the HPRP Initial and Quarterly Reports, as well as the revised HMIS standards.
HPRP FAQ
U.S. Conference of Mayors Releases Reentry Report
Last Tuesday, June 16, the U.S. Conference of Mayors released a report on prisoner reentry efforts in 79 cities. The report is based on survey results from 79 cities across the country. It found that 36 percent of the surveyed cities have made changes in ordinances or policies that had previously hindered reentry for ex-offenders. Among these cities, 58 percent changed ordinances related to housing. The report also included information on the successes, challenges, and goals that communities have had. Miami, St. Louis, and Spokane all identified homelessness prevention as a key goal of their efforts in the area of reentry.
SHNNY Releases Video on Impact of Supportive Housing in Neighborhoods
The Supportive Housing Network of New York (SHNNY) recently released a new video entitled "Good Housing. Good Neighbors," which highlights community members' reactions to three buildings providing supportive housing to people living with mental illness. The video, which lasts approximately five minutes, includes interviews with representatives from the supportive housing programs (both residents and staff), the New York State Assembly, the police force, block associations and community councils, and the New York University Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy, among other groups.
Last Friday, June 12, the full House Appropriations Committee approved fiscal year (FY) 2010 Homeland Security legislation. The legislation included $200 million for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), which represents level funding from FY 2009 levels, but $100 million more than the President requested. Last Thursday, June 18, the full Senate Appropriations Committee marked up its version of the FY 2010 Homeland Security bill, which included $175 million for EFSP. Both the House and Senate may consider their respective versions of the legislation as early as this week.
House Passes CJS Spending Bill
Last Thursday, June 18, the full House Committee approved the FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations Bill, which includes $114 million for Second Chance Act programs. This represents $100 million for Department of Justice grant programs, a $75 million increase over the FY 2009 level, as well as $14 million for the Bureau of Prisons for staff to implement the programs. The legislation also included $12 million for Mentally Ill Offender Treatment Program and $18 million for transitional housing grants for victims of domestic violence. The Senate Appropriations CJS Subcommittee is scheduled to mark up its version of the legislation tomorrow, June 24, with the full Appropriations Committee to consider it on Thursday, June 25.
House Subcommittee Approves Funding for Homeless Veterans
Last Tuesday, June 16, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans' Affairs marked up its FY 2010 spending bill. The legislation included $26 million for a pilot prevention program for homeless veterans, as requested by President Obama. It also included $150 million for the Homeless Veterans Grant and Per Diem program, $6 million above both President Obama's request and the FY 2009 level. The full House Appropriations Committee is scheduled to consider the legislation today.
JCHS Releases State of the Nation's Housing 2009
Yesterday, June 22, the Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) released "State of the Nation's Housing 2009." The report includes chapters on housing markets, demographic drivers, homeownership, rental housing, and housing challenges. Between 2001 and 2007, there was an increase in the number of households with severe cost burdens. As a result, an unprecedented 16 percent of households spent more than half of their incomes on housing in 2007, with more than 19 percent paying 30 to 50 percent of their income toward housing. The report also cites data from January 2007 point-in-time homelessness counts, noting the 10 percent decrease in overall homelessness between 2005 and 2007; it also notes, however, that many cities are starting to note increases in homelessness as a result of the recession. JCHS concludes that full-time employment is not sufficient for many low-income families to afford decent housing while only paying 30 percent of their incomes toward housing.
State of the Nation's Housing 2009
Donovan Testifies at House Appropriations T-HUD Subcommittee Hearing
Last Friday June 19, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan testified at a hearing of the House Transportation and HUD (T-HUD) Appropriations Subcommittee. Secretary Donovan discussed the Choice Neighborhoods Program, the future of Hope VI, and the status of Section 8 funding, among other issues. Secretary Donovan also mentioned that he recently discussed with Secretary Kathleen Sebelius of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the possibility of developing a partnership between HUD and HHS to aid the development of better linkages between permanent housing and homeless services.
USICH Holds First Meeting, Announces HUD-VASH Allocations
Last Thursday, June 18, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) met for the first time under the Obama Administration. USICH works to coordinate the federal response to homelessness. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan was elected Chair of the Council for the upcoming year, while Department of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis was elected Vice Chair.
During the meeting, Secretary Donovan and Secretary Eric K. Shinseki of the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) announced the allocation of $75 million to local public housing authorities for the HUD-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. The allocations have not yet been posted online.
NLIHC Hosts Audio Conference on Funding for Trust Fund
On Friday, June 26 at 1 pm ET, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) will host a conference call to clarify the situation surrounding the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) budget. This fund, signed into law by President Bush and supported by President Obama during his election campaign, will provide permanent, ongoing support for those living in low-income housing. President Obama followed up on his support by including $1 billion in his FY 2010 budget to capitalize the NHTF. The NHTF is part of the "mandatory" spending in the budget, meaning that it will not have to compete with appropriations issues, such as HUD programs, or other "discretionary" spending. Since there has yet to be a clear statement regarding from the funding source for the $1 billion, NLIHC will host this call to address any confusion about NHTF and its funding. Sheila Crowley, President of NLIHC, will lead the call. Participants should dial 1.877.486.3171 and enter pass code 967187.
HUD Posts Update to HPRP FAQ
HUD recently updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of its HPRP resources on the Homelessness Resource Exchange (HRE). The updates include a clarification of when HPRP resources can be used to assist people with a housing subsidy: "...rental arrears can be paid on behalf of a person receiving a subsidy from another public program (e.g., Section 8) because it represents a different time period and cost type than the rental subsidy..." HUD has also posted documents detailing the data elements of the HPRP Initial and Quarterly Reports, as well as the revised HMIS standards.
HPRP FAQ
U.S. Conference of Mayors Releases Reentry Report
Last Tuesday, June 16, the U.S. Conference of Mayors released a report on prisoner reentry efforts in 79 cities. The report is based on survey results from 79 cities across the country. It found that 36 percent of the surveyed cities have made changes in ordinances or policies that had previously hindered reentry for ex-offenders. Among these cities, 58 percent changed ordinances related to housing. The report also included information on the successes, challenges, and goals that communities have had. Miami, St. Louis, and Spokane all identified homelessness prevention as a key goal of their efforts in the area of reentry.
SHNNY Releases Video on Impact of Supportive Housing in Neighborhoods
The Supportive Housing Network of New York (SHNNY) recently released a new video entitled "Good Housing. Good Neighbors," which highlights community members' reactions to three buildings providing supportive housing to people living with mental illness. The video, which lasts approximately five minutes, includes interviews with representatives from the supportive housing programs (both residents and staff), the New York State Assembly, the police force, block associations and community councils, and the New York University Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy, among other groups.
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