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Costa Announces $1 Million Grant for Chowchilla Community Development

October 21, 2014

Fresno – Today,Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) announced that the City of Chowchilla has been awarded $1,000,000 by the Department of Housing and Community Development to further economic, community and housing advancements being made throughout the city. The funds were made available through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

"Investing in our communities will ensure the Valley's success," said Rep. Costa. "The funding provided by the Community Development Block Grant program will help improve Chowchilla's economy as the city continues its efforts to create quality jobs and affordable housing for our Valley residents."

"The Chowchilla City Council truly appreciates the award of this funding to our city," said Mayor Richard Walker. "The Block Grant Program funds will help to further revitalize our neighborhoods to create livable home environments for our residents who simply need a hand up to make necessary and beneficial improvements to their homes. Plus, if we can help some folks achieve the dream of homeownership through this program we are confident the Block Grant monies will go a long ways to help strengthen families and improve the overall Chowchilla community," concluded Mayor Walker.

The Community Development Block Grant program enables states and local governments to undertake a wide variety of activities intended to create suitable living environments, provide affordable housing, and create economic opportunities. Since its inception in 1974, the CDBG program has improved the lives of millions of Americans by addressing the development needs of communities across our Nation. This program is an example of bringing our hard earned tax dollars we send to Washington back home.

Additional information about the Community Development Block Grant can be found online at https://www.hcd.ca.gov/fa/cdbg/.

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