The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a vital resource for Manchester, allowing the town to dedicate funding to projects and activities that directly benefit residents, particularly those from low- and moderate-income households. This program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), supports a variety of initiatives with the goal of improving housing, enhancing public facilities and infrastructure, and creating more opportunities for the community.

How CDBG Funding is Used in Manchester

Each year, the Town of Manchester receives an allocation of CDBG funds, which are carefully directed to support specific community development activities. These funds aim to achieve three broad goals:

·       Decent Housing: Ensuring safe and affordable housing for residents.

·       Suitable Living Environments: Enhancing quality of life through public infrastructure and services.

·       Meeting Urgent Community Development Needs: Addressing the most pressing needs in the community.

In Manchester, resources are concentrated on addressing needs in older neighborhoods, where housing and infrastructure improvements are most pressing. This focus on revitalization and ensuring that projects benefit the community’s most vulnerable populations is a core part of the Town’s CDBG strategy.

Current CDBG Projects in Manchester

For the 2024-2025 program year, Manchester has allocated over $565,000 in CDBG funds. Some of the projects funded by this grant include:

·       Public Services: Programs such as mobile dental care for seniors, support for survivors of domestic violence, and housing assistance for victims of human trafficking.

·       Capital and Other Projects: Infrastructure improvements and housing rehabilitation programs, including efforts to address lead-based paint and major home repairs.

Each year, the Town creates an Annual Action Plan outlining the projects that will be funded and any additional town and nonprofit initiatives that will support the CDBG goals. Public comment and feedback are a critical part of this process.

Help Shape the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan

The Town of Manchester is updating its 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, a strategic guide for using CDBG funding to address community needs. To ensure the Plan reflects the priorities of residents, the Town is asking for your input!

💡 Take the Survey

Your feedback is essential to help identify Manchester’s most pressing needs and prioritize how federal CDBG funds should be allocated for the next five years.

Take this quick 10-minute survey today:

👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ConPlan2025

🗓️ Survey closes Friday, March 7, 2025.

Why Participate?

The CDBG program has a lasting impact on Manchester’s neighborhoods. Whether it’s ensuring affordable housing, improving infrastructure, or enhancing public services, your input directly shapes how these federal funds are used to benefit the community.

By completing the survey, you can:

·       Share your ideas for prioritizing funding for housing, public services, and infrastructure in Manchester.

·       Ensure that resources are allocated to meet the needs of low- and moderate-income residents.

·       Help guide investments that will enhance the quality of life in your community.

Get Involved

For more information about the CDBG program or the Consolidated Plan update, please visit the project page:  https://yourvoicemattersmanchesterct.com/consolidated-plan-update

📞 Phone: (860) 647-3044

📧 Email: [email protected]

🌐 Website: www.townofmanchester.org

TRS users, please call 711. Si necesita un intérprete, llame al departamento de planificación al menos tres días hábiles antes de la fecha de cierre de la encuesta.

Take the survey today and play a vital role in shaping Manchester’s future!