The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a federal grant program that allocates funds to over 1,200 cities and counties throughout the country. For the past ten years this funding has decreased. The goal of the CDBG Priority Task Force therefore, is to focus CDBG resources in a complementary way to create a comprehensive community impact and make a visible difference in the eligible neighborhoods. The Task Force first convened in 2008 and again in 2012 to set program priorities for this crucial source of funds for the City of Portland. This Task Force is currently working through Summer 2020 to develop the next 5 year Consolidated Plan.
2020 CDBG PRIORITY TASK FORCE
The 2020 CDBG Priority Task Force has been asked to re-evaluate the current CDBG priorities in order to focus the funds in an environment of diminishing resources. In addition the Task Force will review the application process and procedure. Please check back throughout the summer of 2020 for updates from the Task Force.
Committee Members
Adam Cohen
Ashish Shrestha
Brad Hanscom
Benjamin Strick
Chase Hewitt
Derek Jackson
Don Harden
Grace Braley
George Andrew Ouellette
Jim Hall
Julia Sheridan
Lucas Blom
Mark Adelson
Matt Dubel
Mary-Beth Twomey
Noah Bragg
Phaeng Southisombath
Sam Heck
Meetings
The CDBG Priority Task Force meets on the second Monday and fourth Thursday of the month from 5:00-7:00. Please see City Calendar for more information on meeting location.