The City of Dunkirk is a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement community grantee. This grant is provided to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward revitalizing neighborhoods, economic development, and providing improved community facilities and services.
Entitlement communities are required to develop their own programs and funding priorities. However, the City of Dunkirk is required to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low- and moderate-income persons. As a grantee, the city may also carry out activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. Additionally, grantees may fund activities when the grantee certifies that the activities meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community where other financial resources are not available to meet such needs. CDBG funds may not be used for activities which do not meet these broad national objectives.
The City of Dunkirk develops an annual action plan for presentation to HUD and every three years develops a Consolidated Plan for HUD approval. Information including copies of these very important documents, can be found on this website and additional questions can be directed to the City of Dunkirk Department of Development at (716) 366-9878.
The objective of this program is to facilitate the expansion and retention of business activity within the City of Dunkirk, create employment opportunities, and expand the City’s tax base. If you are a local business interested in the city's small business loan program made possible from HUD through the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), then please visit this page:
Small Business Loan Program (RLF)Eligibility parameters, required documentation and both DLDC & bank committee verification are required. Loan availability changes and may not be available at the time of application.
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LEGAL NOTICE
Program Years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan Amendments Availability & Public Hearing
The City of Dunkirk’s Department of Planning and Development is preparing Amendments to the 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Annual Action Plans for the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Designated as a CDBG entitlement community by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the city annually qualifies for grant funding from HUD for housing and community development projects. A yearly Annual Action Plan is created to formulate how to utilize these CDBG funds, however changes to the plan due to activity accomplishment, cancellation or forfeiture require reprogramming of funds with an amendment.
A draft of the Amended 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plans will be available for public viewing on Friday, September 29, 2023, and open for public comment. The 30-day public comment period will close at midnight Monday, October 30, 2023. A public hearing has been scheduled for Friday, October 13, 2023, at 3:00 pm in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall. Copies of the 2018 ,2019 ,2020 ,2021 and 2022 draft AAP Amendments will be available in the Clerk’s office, along with in the Planning and Development office and posted on the City’s CDBG website page during the public comment period. Any questions or comments should be directed to Nicole Clift, Community Development Planner by email at nclift@cityofdunkirk.com or phone at 716-366-9878.
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LEGAL NOTICE
2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan Available to Public & Public Hearing
The City of Dunkirk’s Department of Planning and Development is preparing the Annual Action Plan for the City’s 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Designated as a CDBG entitlement community by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the city annually qualifies for grant funding from HUD for housing and community development projects. The city anticipates an allocation of approximately $431,860.00 for the 2023 program year.
A draft of the 2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan will be available for public viewing on June 15, 2023, and open for public comment. The 30-day public comment period will close at midnight July 17, 2023. A public hearing has been scheduled for June 21, 2023, at 5:00 pm in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall where the draft 2023 AAP will be available for public review and comment. A copy of the 2023 AAP draft will also be available in the Clerk’s office and Planning and Development office/website during the public comment period. Community input is an essential part of the CDBG program. Dunkirk residents are encouraged to share their comments on the 2023 AAP draft. Any questions or comments should be directed to Nicole Clift, Community Development Planner by email at nclift@cityofdunkirk.com or phone at 716-366-9878.
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, March 21stt, 2023, at 5:20 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room, 2nd Floor of Dunkirk City Hall, 342 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, New York 14048, before the Dunkirk City Council for the purpose of hearing public comments on the New York State Homes and Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant Program that provided $103,500 of PY2020 CDBG CARES act funds to install broadband WIFI hotspots and solar cellular device charging stations at Point Gratiot, Dunkirk Pier, and Wright Park.
The CDBG program is administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR), and provides resources to eligible local governments for housing, economic development, public facilities, public infrastructure, and planning activities, with the principal purpose of benefitting low/moderate income persons. This second public hearing is required at the 75 percent expenditure mark and will provide further information about the progress of the CDBG project. Comments related to the effectiveness of administration of the CDBG project will also be received at this time. The hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section 570.486, Subpart 1 of the CFR and in compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
A copy of the project presentation will be available for public comment in the Department of Planning and Development, 338 Central Ave., Suite 210 and the City Clerk’s Office, 342 Central Ave. beginning on Monday, March 13, 2023. The presentation is also be available on the CDBG page of the City of Dunkirk’s website at http://www.dunkirktoday.com/city-offices/planning-and-development/cdbg. Dunkirk residents are encouraged to share their comments on the project.
The location of the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. If special accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, those with hearing impairments, or those in need of translation from English, those individuals should contact Edward Hayes at ehayes@cityofdunkirk.com, or by phone at 716-366-9876, at least one week in advance of the hearing date to allow for necessary arrangements. Written comments may also be submitted to Edward Hayes at ehayes@cityofdunkirk.com until Midnight, March 24th, 2023.
Click here for a copy of the Final Project Presentation
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Applications, Annual Action Plan Preparation Public Input Hearings and Application Technical Assistance Hearings
The City of Dunkirk is a Grantee of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As a CDBG Grantee, the City annually funds housing and community development programs and projects for the community, which are primarily intended to benefit low- and moderate-income residents.
Mayor Rosas would like to welcome local non-profit organizations, community groups, and businesses to apply for funding through the CDBG Program to complete projects that benefit low- and moderate-income persons, prevent or eliminate slum and blight and meeting other community development needs. The City anticipates an allocation of approximately $430,000 in grant funds for the 2023 program year.
The City of Dunkirk will hold two public hearings to give city residents, businesses and organizations an opportunity to discuss and suggest possible programs and projects that would benefit low- and moderate- income City residents for the upcoming 2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan. The first public hearing will be held at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023, in the Mayor’s Conference Room, 342 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, New York. The second public hearing will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, March 3rd, 2023, at the Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY.
Applications for 2023 CDBG funding will be available in the Department of Planning and Development, 338 Central Ave., Suite 210 and the City Clerk’s Office, 342 Central Ave. beginning on Monday, February 27th, 2023. They will also be available on the CDBG page of the City of Dunkirk’s website at http://www.dunkirktoday.com/city-offices/planning-and-development/cdbg. CDBG Applications are due in the Planning and Development Office by 5:00pm on Monday, May 1st, 2023. No late applications will be accepted.
A Technical Assistance meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, March 28th at 9:00 am in the City of Dunkirk’s Planning and Development Conference Room, Suite 210, 338 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY, to assist businesses and organizations in completing their FY2023 CDBG proposal applications. A second Technical Assistance Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 29th at 3:00 pm.
Any comments or questions should be directed to Nicole Clift, City of Dunkirk CDBG Administrator, by email at nclift@cityofdunkirk.com or phone: 716-366-9878.
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LEGAL NOTICE
The City of Dunkirk’s Department of Planning and Development is preparing the 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Designated as a CDBG entitlement community by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City annually qualifies for grant funding from HUD for housing and community development projects. Each year the City is required to complete a CAPER report that summarizes program accomplishments for the preceding program year. A draft of the 2021 CAPER will be available for public viewing and comment on January 18, 2023. The 15-day public comment period will close at midnight February 1, 2023. A public hearing has been scheduled for January 20, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall where the draft CAPER will be available for public review and comment. Copies of the draft CAPER will also be available in the Clerk’s office and Planning and Development office/website during the public comment period. Community input is an essential part of the CDBG program. Dunkirk residents are encouraged to share their comments on the CAPER report. Any questions or comments should be directed to Nicole Clift, Community Development Planner by email at nclift@cityofdunkirk.com or phone at 716-366-9878.
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LEGAL NOTICE
2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan Available to Public & Public Hearing
The City of Dunkirk’s Department of Planning and Development is preparing the Annual Action Plan for the City’s 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Designated as a CDBG entitlement community by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City annually qualifies for grant funding from HUD for housing and community development projects. The City anticipates an allocation of approximately $450,000.00 for the 2022 program year.
A draft of the 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan will be available for public viewing on June 2, 2022 and open for public comment. The 30-day public comment period will close at midnight July 1, 2022. A public hearing has been scheduled for June 15, 2022 at 3:00 pm in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall where the draft 2022 AAP will be available for public review and comment. A copy of the 2022 AAP draft will also be available in the Clerk’s office and Planning and Development office/website during the public comment period. Community input is an essential part of the CDBG program. Dunkirk residents are encouraged to share their comments on the 2022 AAP draft. Any questions or comments should be directed to Nicole Clift, Community Development Planner by email at nclift@cityofdunkirk.com or phone at 716-366-9878.
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of 2020 CA.P.E.R. Public Hearing
The City of Dunkirk’s Department of Planning and Development is preparing the 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City’s 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Designated as a CDBG entitlement community by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City annually qualifies for grant funding from HUD for housing and community development projects. Each year the City is required to complete a CAPER report that summarizes program accomplishments for the preceding program year. A draft of the 2020 CAPER will be available for public viewing on May 2, 2022 and open for public comment. The 15-day public comment period will close at midnight May 17, 2022. A public hearing has been scheduled for May 10, 2022 at 3:00 pm in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall where the draft CAPER will be available for public review and comment. A copy of the draft CAPER will also be available in the Clerk’s office and Planning and Development office/website during the public comment period. Community input is an essential part of the CDBG program. Dunkirk residents are encouraged to share their comments on the CAPER report. Any questions or comments should be directed to Nicole Clift, Community Development Planner by email at nclift@cityofdunkirk.com or phone at 716-366-9878.
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