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Tuesday, April 12, 2022 - 4:10pm
April 11-15 is Community Development Week! Learn more about the many ways that we partner with non-profit and for profit organizations; and philanthropic foundations to help vulnerable individuals and families in our community overcome challenges by finding affordable places to live, improving... Read more
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022 - 3:21pm
Last November the Shook’s Run Apartments were completed, providing 40 much needed affordable housing units to low-income families. One of the first families to move in was Jessica and her young son. Jessica says she spent two decades trying to escape from the violent and traumatic cult that she was... Read more
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Monday, April 4, 2022 - 8:45am
Join Colorado Springs community partners for a free workshop series to learn about rights and responsibilities of renters and landlords in Colorado Springs. All programs include brief resource presentations by The Justice Center, Pikes Peak Library District, Colorado Housing Connects, and the City'... Read more
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022 - 12:13pm
Colorado Springs is one of the most desirable places to live, but with all the buzz and growth comes challenges. One of those is affordable housing, including for those exiting homelessness. A local Navy veteran shares his personal story during this important conversation about how the city is... Read more
Friday, March 4, 2022 - 2:52pm
The City of Colorado Springs Community Development Division (CDD) opened the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding applications today. The CDD anticipates making approximately $500,000 available for CDBG Public Services projects and $... Read more
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Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 2:56pm
Apply for 2022 CDBG Public Services and ESG funds. Approximately $500,000 is available for CDBG Public Services projects and $200,000 in ESG grant funds are available for eligible projects.
Monday, February 14, 2022 - 10:38am
The City of Colorado Springs Community Development Division (CDD) has opened the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities and Infrastructure application. Approximately $1 million of federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds are available for eligible... Read more
Monday, February 7, 2022 - 4:46pm
Workshop on Feb. 8 will feature rights and responsibilities of renting a home The City Of Colorado Springs is inviting residents to “Renter Rights 101”, a free online informational session on February 8. Participants will learn from Colorado Legal Services about a wide variety of topics such as... Read more
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Monday, February 7, 2022 - 1:32pm
CDBG Public Facilities and Infrastructure applications open Feb. 14. Approximately $1 million of federal HUD funds are available for eligible projects that serve low-income communities.
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 - 9:30am
The City of Colorado Springs Community Development Division is seeking public comment and feedback on the draft 2022 Annual Action Plan for allocating funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Four public meeting were held in October to get input before creating the... Read more
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Tuesday, December 21, 2021 - 2:07pm
The City serves our community in partnership with other organizations and individuals. Our thanks go out to all the partners who helped make Colorado Springs an amazing community to live, work, and play in 2021. 
Friday, October 8, 2021 - 3:49pm
The City’s Community Development Division is seeking input to inform the City’s 2022 Annual Action Plan for the use of federal block grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).