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Entitlement Community
The City of Caldwell receives federal funds called the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annually. The City of Caldwell has been a HUD “entitlement” community since 2016 and has successfully completed multiple projects ranging from job creation/retention, helping serve nutritional meals to the elderly, creating affordable housing and more. All CDBG funds are provided to low- to moderate- income families who reside within the Caldwell City Limits.
Purpose
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is committed to developing viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, primarily for persons of low and moderate income.
CDBG provides funding to implement a wide variety of community and economic development activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development and the provision of improved community facilities and services.
The City of Caldwell has been an “entitlement” community since 2016 and since then has been successful in partnering with partners in the community, and with the families of Caldwell in making a difference.
What is CDBG?
CDBG activities must meet one of the following National Objectives:
- Benefit persons of low and moderate income
- Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
- Meet other community development needs of particular urgency (Ex. Natural Disaster, Tornado, Hurricane, etc.)
Eligible activities that CDBG can fund:
- Public Facility & Infrastructure Improvements:
- Property acquisition
- Rehabilitation
- Clearance and remediation activities
- Public Services
- Operating costs (labor, supplies, and materials)
- Childcare Services
- Youth Services
- Crime/Domestic Violence Services
- Employment Services
- Healthcare Services
- Fair Housing Counseling
- Supportive Services for Disabled
- Legal Services
- Economic Development and Micro-Enterprise
- A qualified Community Based Development Organization (CBDO) may carry out activities such as neighborhood revitalization, community economic development, or energy conservation.
- Business Assistance loans
- Support and development of micro-enterprise resulting in the retention or creation of permanent jobs.
Planning & Reporting
Planning
The Consolidated Plan identifies the housing and community needs of the City and establishes annual goals to meet those needs within a 5-year plan period.
Action Plan
The annual action plan identifies the specific activities the City will conduct in the upcoming year to address the goals in the Consolidated Plan.
- PY23 Action PlanOctober 2023 to September 2024
- PY23 Action Plan Draft Amendment
- PY24 Action Plan - DRAFTOctober 2024 to September 2025
CAPER
At the end of each program year, the City provides a summary of expenditures and related accomplishments to the public and HUD. This annual assessment is called the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
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SICHA
(Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority)
SICHA is a housing authority that provides rental assistance to low income families in six counties in Southwest Idaho.
CHA
(Caldwell Housing Authority)
CHA now provides affordable housing to individuals or families who work in the Caldwell area, without regards to type of employment.
New Beginnings Housing, LLC
New Beginnings Housing offers affordable living environments for low- and moderate- income households, with an emphasis on meeting the growing need if affordable senior housing.
IHFA
(Idaho Housing & Finance Association)
Idaho Housing and Finance Association is a unique financial institution and administrator of affordable housing resources. In its simplest form, Idaho Housing’s mission is to provide funding for affordable housing opportunities in Idaho communities where they are most needed and when it is economically feasible.
SWDH
(Southwest District Health)
Southwest District Health serves the counties of Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, and Washington. SWDH has programs for Women and Infants with Children (WIC), tobacco prevention, nutrition, health clinics, immunizations, childcare, lead based paint poisoning, environmental health concerns, diabetes prevention/education and much more.
WICAP
(Western Idaho Community Action Partnership)
Serving the broader community, WICAP offers elderly citizen aid, emergency services, family development, health, nutritional, employment, and financial stability resources. Every WICAP program is adaptable to meet the unique needs of each individual and community, as well as the social, cultural, and economic circumstances that surround them.
Metro Community Services
New Beginnings Housing offers affordable living environments for low- and moderate- income households, with an emphasis on meeting the growing need if affordable senior housing.
Idaho Foodbank
The Idaho Foodbank serves about 184,000 people monthly through more than 400 partners in 44 counties. These include rescue missions, church pantries, emergency shelters and community kitchens.
AAFV
(Advocates Against Family Violence)
Advocates Against Family Violence (AAFV) works to eliminate domestic abuse by helping individuals make positive life changes through counseling, adult and teen outreach, court advocacy, affordable housing, emergency shelter services, and community involvement. They are based in Caldwell, ID and provide these resources to Surrounding Areas throughout the greater Treasure Valley.
United Way of Treasure Valley
United Way envisions a community where all individual and families achieve their potential through Education, Health & Financial Stability.
Salvation Army of Caldwell
The Salvation Army has been around since 1865 and is committed to serving all residents by providing several different programs and possibilities to meet everyone’s needs. Some examples include:
- Feeding programs and food boxes
- Youth activities involving after-school programs, summer camp programs, character-building programs, music programs, mentoring and tutoring, sports programs, Back-to-School backpacks and school supplies for students in grades K-12.
- Shelter and services for families experiencing homelessness, including case management, housing, and income stabilization.
- Education programs for pregnant and parenting teens, providing academic and therapeutic services to empower healthy life skills
- Coat assistance during the winter season, Christmas assistance for gifts and food
- Utility assistance through Project Share, an Idaho Power program
Contact
Community Development Director
Robin Collins, CBO, PCED
P.O. Box 1179
Caldwell, ID 83606