04 NCAC 19L .0101. PROGRAM PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE

The purpose of the North Carolina Community Development Block Grant Program is to develop viable communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.  Consistent with this primary objective, Community Development Block Grant funds will be directed towards the specific objectives found in the amended Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Section 101(c).

The assistance provided under this program is intended to help local governments meet needs that are not currently being addressed in their communities.  These funds shall not be used to replace local financing of ongoing community development activities.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B‑10; 143B‑431; 42 U.S.C. 5301; 42 U.S.C. 5306(d); 24 C.F.R. 570.489;

Eff. July, 1, 1982;

Amended Eff. March 1, 1986; October 1, 1984; March 1, 1984.