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Congressman Thompson Announced $1,467,283 in Cdbg Funds Awarded to The City of Jackson

Press Release

Date: Sept. 15, 2020
Location: Bolton, MS
Issues: Government Budget and Spending Federal, State and Local Relations Housing and Property

Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $1,467,283 in CDBG CARES Act funds to the City of Jackson Office of Housing & Community Development.

These funds can be used to provide temporary financial assistance to meet rental obligations for up to 6 months. The funds are focused toward places with households facing higher risk of eviction. Specifically:

* Communities with high rates of individuals in industries with high job loss in states with high unemployment;

* Communities with high rates of businesses in industries with high job loss in states with high unemployment; and

* Concentrations of those most at risk for transmission and risk of eviction, with higher amounts for states with high rates of coronavirus.


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