this is a 2023 community development block grant policy and procedures manual
This manual outlines the implementation process for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in the City of Jefferson, Missouri, effective January 1, 2023. It covers steps from submitting the Consolidated Plan to reporting and monitoring progress, including eligible activities, compliance with federal requirements, and financial/administrative obligations. The document is intended as guidance and not a substitute for federal regulations.
It also details homeowner support programs, demolition procedures, and key definitions related to CDBG, including low- and moderate-income thresholds, contractor selection, and civil rights compliance under federal statutes such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Executive Orders 11063 and 11246.
This manual is effective January 1, 2023 and will remain in effect until updated or replaced.
This manual is intended as guidance for the City of Jefferson’s CDBG program and is not meant to be a substitute for federal regulations.
The federal CDBG program regulations can be found in Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 570.