Division of Community Development
The CDBG program is a competitive application process for towns and non-profits. Funding recommendations are made by a citizen advisory committee.
For Program Year 2008, the County received $2,242,046 in CDBG funding. CDBG funds target 4 major categories, as depicted on the right. Administrative and Homeowner Rehab Program costs are not included.
Accomplishments Achieved During Program Year 2007:
Improvements
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Water and Sewer
$ 515,326 Spent
On Completed Activities
during 7/1/07–6/30/08
- Town of Boonton, 2 Water Tanks Rehabbed, Ross Dr. & Wootton St
- Township of Jefferson, Water Main Extension to Childcare center
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- Street Improvements
- Borough of Mine Hill, Reconstruction of Edith Place
- Borough of Mt. Arlington, Reconstruction of Rogerene Way
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- Sidewalks
- Township of Roxbury, Sidewalk Construction at Lakeside Boulevard
Services
- 5 Senior Adult Day Care Scholarships
$ 96,060 Spent
On Completed Activities
during 7/1/07–6/30/08
- 10 Teens Served at Youth Services
- o 25 Childcare Scholarships at 2 Sites
- 483 Received Housing Counseling
- 5 Special Needs Individuals Received Technical Training
- 20 Served by Battered & Abused Spouses Children’s Program
Facilities
$307,070 Spent
On Completed Activities
during 7/1/07–6/30/08
- Handicapped Centers
- Community Hope, ADA Modifications and Energy Efficiency Upgrades and Kitchen Renovation to Group Homes
- Developmental Resources, Driveway and Parking Lot Repair
- Parks
- Denville, Peer Place, Basketball Court Construction
- Borough of Rockaway, Construction of ADA Compliant Restroom at Parks Lake
- Public Facilities and Equipment
- Morristown, Family Services, Demolition of Old Building, Park Area Improvements
- Wharton Library, Replaced HVAC System
- Senior Centers
- Montville, Installation of Automatic Doors for Accessibility
Housing
$92,875 Spent
On Completed Activities
during 7/1/07–6/30/08
- Public Housing Modernization
- Morris County Housing Authority, Installation of Air Conditioning