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Community Development Block Grant

Portland agencies, councilors question grant methodology

PORTLAND — The City Council on Monday ordered another review of grant funding recommendations for social service providers, despite objections that doing so would further muddy what some believe is an already a flawed process. The council voted 6-2 for a committee to explore percenta... 1

Steve Mistler • News •
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 11:30 am
CDBG funding decisions enter final deliberations

PORTLAND —The committee responsible for recommending which local programs and nonprofits get pieces of the city's $2.3 million federal community development funds will meet with City Manager Joseph Gray this week to finalize those choices.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 2:20 pm

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CDBG recommendations go to South Portland City Council

SOUTH PORTLAND — The Community Development Advisory Committee has finalized its recommendations for nearly $460,000 worth of federally funded projects in low income neighborhoods.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, March 6, 2009 at 10:20 am
m-bathcouncil City expects fuel savings, taxpayer-friendly budget; Grant accepted to fight real estate blight

BATH — The city should save about $90,000 in its fiscal 2010 budget by going out to bid early on fuel, Finance Director Abbe Yacoben told the City Council on Wednesday.

Alex Lear • News •
Friday, February 6, 2009 at 11:00 pm
s-spcdbg-013009 Grants sought for Redbank hub, policing center Proposal is 1 of 10 vying for federal funds

SOUTH PORTLAND — The city is considering 10 applications for grants to fund community projects.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 30, 2009 at 8:43 am

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