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Permanent Housing and Public Service Applications Open

Meridian’s CDBG Program receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to promote decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities principally for persons with low to moderate incomes. 

The City opens a competitive application each Spring to solicit community partners that will advance the goals of the CDBG Program.  The goals are determined during the consolidated planning process every five (5) years using a collaborative approach between City staff and community members.   The Consolidated Plan and a summary of the goals and priorities that were identified are available on the Meridian CDBG Program website under Planning & Reporting.

The City opens two applications each year, one for Permanent Housing projects and another for Public Services.  This is a competitive application process; however, staff is available for consultation.  Staff consultation does not guarantee projects will be selected for funding, it is only meant to assist applicants in strengthening applications.  A letter of intent is encouraged for new projects and may be submitted for review during the first three weeks of the application period.  Although not required, the letter allows City staff and the applicant to determine early on if a project meets the eligibility criteria.

Typical Public Service projects include (but are not limited to): emergency housing assistance (mortgage, rent, or utilities), childcare scholarships, or services for survivors.

Typical Permanent Housing projects include (but are not limited to): homeowner repairs.

The City will be hosting an online application workshop on April 8, 2025 at10 am. Please contact Crystal at ccampbell@meridiancity.org if you would like to receive a link to the meeting.

Timeline (subject to revision):

  • April 1: Application period opens at 8:00 a.m.
  • April 8: Application Workshop
  • April 30: Application period closes at midnight.
  • By May 20: Review of applications by Scoring Committee.
  • By May 25: Applicants informed of Scoring Committee recommendations.
  • May 28 to July 8: Action Plan with recommended projects open for public comment.
  • July 9: Public Hearing for Action Plan.
  • July 23: Action Plan provided to Council for approval of submission to HUD.
  • July 31: Action Plan submitted to HUD for final approval.

Important Links

For more information, please contact Crystal Campbell at ccampbell@meridiancity.org. 

This Notice can be provided in a format accessible to persons with disabilities and/or persons with limited English proficiency upon request.

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Celebrate National Community Development Week 2025!

Theme: Home Feels Like Belonging

Join us April 21-25, 2025, as we celebrate National Community Development (CD) Week by highlighting the impact of the Meridian Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. We’ll highlight past and current projects that support local housing, essential services, and neighborhood improvements. We welcome your stories of how CDBG has impacted you.

There will be a presentation during the April 22, 2025 City Council meeting where we will cover our most recent CDBG-funded projects and recognize the winners of the CDBG Sticker Design Contest! See below for more information.

Follow along on social media for project highlights and community stories. #CDWeek2025 #CDBGWorks #MeridianCDBG #HomeFeelsLikeBelonging

Sticker Design Competition

As part of the National Community Development Week, we’re inviting Meridian residents of all ages to participate in our Sticker Design Competition, which runs from March 1, 2025 through noon on April 11, 2025.

The city must receive a completed entry form along with the design(s) to be considered an official entry. Please follow the competition guidelines below to submit your entry.

Recognition & Official Stickers

  • One winning design will be selected from each category.
  • Winners will be recognized at the April 22 Council Meeting during Community Development Week.
  • The four winning designs will become the Meridian CDBG program’s official community stickers for the next year, available at events and public engagements.

Please Note: The final stickers will include city branding and program-related information. While we will make every effort to avoid altering submitted artwork, small portions may be covered.

Sticker Design Competition Guidelines

The city must receive a completed entry form along with the design(s) to be considered an official entry. Please follow the competition guidelines below to submit your entry.

Winning entries will depict one of the following themes, which is associated with the appropriate age category.

  • Pre-K (age 5 & under): What makes you feel happy and safe at home?
  • Kids (ages 6-12): What makes home a fun and welcoming place?
  • Teens (ages 13-17): How do friends, family, and community bring people together?
  • Adults (ages 18 & up): How do homes, neighborhoods, and public spaces create belonging?

Eligible entries must meet the following criteria:

  • Size & Shape: Designs must be 3x3 inches in a circle, square, or diamond shape. You may use one of the following templates:
  • Medium: Designs can be created by hand or digitally.
  • Digital Artwork Requirements:
    • Resolution: At least 300 DPI
    • File Size: No larger than 10MB
    • Format: PDF, SVG, JPEG, or PNG
    • Must be a flat image (no layers)
  • Originality: All designs must be original creations of the entrant.

To be considered for the competition, each entry must include both a completed entry form and a design that meets the criteria above. Submissions can be made using any combination of the following methods:

Step 1: Submit Your Entry Form

Step 2: Submit Your Design(s)

  • Drop Off or Mail: Deliver up to three completed designs to the Community Development Department at Meridian City Hall, Attn: Crystal Campbell. The artwork should be accompanied by a printed entry form or include a note indicating that the form was submitted online.

Important: If mailing, please ensure designs arrive no later than noon on April 11, 2025. Late entries will not be eligible.

  • Email: Send up to three digital images to ccampbell@meridiancity.org with the contestant’s name in the subject line to match the submission form.
    File Requirements:
    • Resolution: At least 300 DPI
    • Format: PDF, SVG, JPEG, or PNG
    • Maximum file size: 10MB per file
    • If the total email size exceeds 20MB, you may need to send multiple emails.

To be eligible, both the completed entry form and design must be received by the Community Development Department at Meridian City Hall no later than noon on April 11, 2025.

If choosing to mail the entry, extra care should be taken to have it delivered to City Hall at least a day early to allow time for it to be processed and delivered to the Community Development Department by the deadline.

Contact information

For additional information, please contact Crystal Campbell at ccampbell@meridiancity.org or call (208) 489-0575.

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