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Yes, all CDBG-funded projects are federally required to have an environmental review. The Environmental Determination of Level of Review form must be submitted with the application. This will inform Commerce as to what level of environmental review you will undertake for your project if awarded.

Post-award, the city or county must conduct a full environmental review of the project, even for small projects that don’t require construction. This responsibility cannot be delegated and the cost to conduct the review must be paid with local funds.

Project activities may not begin until after Commerce issues the environmental release of project funds.

Unlike most CDBG programs, the Urgent Need Grant Program operates on an accelerated one-year timeline. Applications submitted will be reviewed as soon as possible. If approved, a contract with the state will be executed within 30 days of the award notice, and construction must begin within 60 days. Projects must be planned for completion within 12 months of the start date. Failure to meet these deadlines may result in the grant being withdrawn by the Department of Commerce.

Before submitting an application, the local government must hold a public hearing to allow citizens the opportunity to comment on community needs and the proposed use of funds, especially residents of proposed project areas. The purpose of the hearing is to inform citizens about the proposed project, including its location, total cost, activities, and beneficiaries. Community members must be given a chance to suggest other project ideas and share their input, and the local governing body should carefully consider this feedback before submitting the application.

Requirements to Publish a Public Notice: The notice about the hearing must be published at least 5 FULL days in advance (but no more than 20 days) in advance to allow citizens the opportunity to schedule their attendance. The day that the public hearing notice is first advertised and the day of the public hearing do NOT count towards the minimum 5 day period. Notices must be published in a local newspaper having the widest general circulation in the community or on the grantee government website that is accessible to persons with disabilities or Limited English Proficiency. The total project funding and CDBG amount requested must match what appears in the public hearing notice.

Due to the urgent nature of these projects, the required public comment period その後 the hearing has been shortened from 15 full days to 5 full days. The initial public hearing must be held at least 5 FULL days before the CDBG application is submitted to allow for public comment after, and no earlier than 120 days.