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Dingell Announces $5 Million in Housing Grants to Assist Families at High Risk of Eviction
Washington,
September 14, 2020
DEARBORN, MI — Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) announced localities in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District will receive over $5 million in housing grants under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The CDBG program is overseen by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A breakdown of how much funding will go to each section of the 12th Congressional District is found below:
“With thousands out of work and struggling to get by, now more than ever do people need to know there are programs in place to help them afford rent,” said Dingell. “This money will provide a necessary and needed cushion for thousands of Michiganders. But the work doesn’t stop here. With no end in sight to the economic devastation caused by this pandemic, Congress must get right back to work and ensure communities continue to receive the resources they need.” According to HUD, these funds can be used to provide temporary financial assistance to meet rental obligations for up to 6 months. The funds are focused toward places with households facing higher risk of eviction. Specifically:
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