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GUIDELINES e e Page 2 3) To fund social service demonstration programs that complement community development objectives; It is the intent of HCCDA to improve the quality of life for low and moderate income service area residents and to make the most effective use of CDBG funds. B. Tvoes of Prol!Tams to be Funded HCCDA awards a large portion of its COBG funds for permanent infrastructure improvement projects which meet such basic needs as providing adequate sewer systems clean water. Community group endorsements for public improvement projects should also be included in proposals. Proposals with matching funds will be given greater consideration. Applicants are requested to secure matching funds prior to submitting proposals and attach letters of commitment for such funds. Social service proposals must include a description of the sources and amounts of matching funds. For joint projects, letters of support from other agencies involved must accompany proposals at the time they are submitted. Priority will be given to social service programs that address the following: 1) youth development and delinquency prevention; 2) crime prevention; and 3) civic group development Priority will also be given to demonstration or innovative projects. 0 - C. Economic Develonment Pronosals HCCDA will consider proposals for economic development projects that create jobs for low and moderate income people. Proposal guides for economic development projects are available by request. Call Kevin Carruth at (713) 626-5651 for information. O. PrOl!Tam Beneficiaries 1. Construction projects must serve principally (51% or more) low and moderate income residents, elderly, or disabled persons. Social service (direct benefit) projects must use CDBG funds only for the benefit of low and moderate income persons. 2. All facilities or improvements must be located in or near low and moderate income areas served by HCCDA (HCCDA funds cannot be used to serve residents of or fund projects in Baytown, Houston, or Pasadena). 3. If the purpose of the proposed project is to create permanent jobs for low and moderate income persons, letters of commitment must be provided for specific jobs to be created or retained for low and moderate income residents. At least 51% of jobs created or retained must benefit low and moderate income residents (See H.D above). 4. HUD defines low and moderate income persons as those residents of a household whose total annual income does not exceed 80 percent of the median family income for the area. For Harris County, moderate income figures are as follows: