City of Franklin Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

How it works

The City of Franklin says its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a federally funded initiative that helps create stronger neighborhoods, expand economic opportunity, and improve quality of life for residents, particularly low- and moderate-income households. Franklin is an entitlement community and receives direct annual CDBG funding.

What the money covers

The official city page lists eligible activities that may include:

• Acquisition of real property
• Relocation and demolition activities
• Rehabilitation of residential and commercial properties
• Construction and improvement of public facilities and infrastructure, including streets, water and sewer systems, neighborhood centers, and adaptive reuse of public buildings
• Public service programs, within federal funding limits
• Energy conservation and renewable energy initiatives
• Economic development activities that support business growth, job creation, and job retention

The page does not give a separate homeowner hardening grant amount, and it does not say that all rehabilitation projects are funded. It does say the City of Franklin CDBG funds will continue to be used for home rehab and new construction in city budget material.

How to apply

The page identifies the Housing Development Coordinator as the contact for the program, but it does not spell out an application process, award amount, or timeline on the main program page.

Timing and deadlines

The page says Franklin receives annual CDBG funding, but it does not list a homeowner application window on the page.