Summary
The task force was slated to rank which activities get priority for federal Community Development Block Grant dollars — covering housing, homelessness services, neighborhood infrastructure, and job programs. These rankings will shape where federal grant money flows in Portland next year.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Federal CDBG funding allocations for 2026 will be guided by these rankings, though specific dollar amounts weren't set.
Low- and moderate-income Portland residents who rely on CDBG-funded services and improvements.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Housing & Economic Development Committee - Sep 15, 2026
A new scoring framework will shape how more than $2.7 million a year in federal CDBG, HOME, and ESG money gets distributed — with new boosts for groups serving niche populations and first-time applicants.
Ad Hoc Committee - May 20, 2026
The task force was slated to rank which activities get priority for federal Community Development Block Grant dollars — covering housing, homelessness services, neighborhood infrastructure, and job programs. These rankings will shape where federal grant money flows in Portland next year.
Ad Hoc Committee - May 6, 2026
This task force is deciding how Portland's roughly $1.8 million in annual federal Community Development Block Grant money gets prioritized — currently split between social services (33%), development projects like sidewalks and housing rehab (47%), and administration (20%). Its recommendations go to the City Council for the next Consolidated Plan starting July 1, 2027.
Ad Hoc Committee - Apr 22, 2026
This new task force will help decide how Portland spends federal Community Development Block Grant money, which usually funds housing, homelessness services, and neighborhood programs. Where the dollars go affects which residents get help — typically low- and moderate-income households.
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