What kinds of projects have been funded with CDBG in the past?

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The City of Rochester has chosen to stay focused on projects in the four following eligible areas:

  • Public Service Grants,
  • Housing,
  • Economic Development, and
  • Public Facitlities/Infrastructure Improvements.

Funded projects have included housing weatherization programs for low and moderate income residents, assistance to regional homeless shelters, mental health care support, programs for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth, and much more.

Between 2010-2014, nearly $1.3 million dollars have been invested in the City of Rochester through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Between 2005-2010, over $1.9 million dollars was invested in the City through the program.

Details of the accomplishments of the CDBG program in the City is published in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report 90 days after the close of the program year.  Performance reports associated with the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan can be found here: