Community Organizations to receive over $8.1 Million from City of Milwaukee’s Community Development Block Grant
Funding to be allocated for housing and economic development amongst other services
MILWAUKEE – On Wednesday, June 20th the Community & Economic Development Committee unanimously approved the 2018 Community Development Block Grant funding allocation plan. The plan will distribute over 8.1 million to organizations all over the city of Milwaukee to support housing, economic development, public services, and infrastructure.
Recipients of the largest grants include Legacy Redevelopment Corporation and the City of Milwaukee Health Department receiving $1 million each. Funding will support Legacy Redevelopment Corporation’s Revolving Loan Fund which helps small businesses in Milwaukee expand capital and subcontractor needs. The health department will utilize funds to follow up with children with confirmed lead blood lead levels and to increase outreach and education on childhood lead poisoning prevention.
“Year after year the City of Milwaukee contributes to the great work happening around our city by supporting community organizations with funding through the Community Development Block Grant Program.” said Mayor Tom Barrett. “It is my belief that by contributing to the funding base of these organizations, the positive impact they have in their communities will benefit the entire city.”
See attached document for full list of grant recipients and amounts.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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