The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("Recovery Act") was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. The Recovery Act awards $1 billion in CDBG Recovery (CDBG-R) funds to be distributed to cities, counties, insular areas and states, of which $10 million has been reserved by HUD for its administrative costs and $10 million of which will be awarded to Indian tribes. Recipients of the remaining $980 million of CDBG-R funds will be the approximately 1,200 jurisdictions that received CDBG funding in Fiscal Year 2008.
Knox County will receive $270,000 in CDBG-R funds. The County will retain $19,427 for administration of the funds relating to the completion of the following two projects:
- $200,000 to the West Beaver Creek Road Safety Improvement Activity
- $50,573 to the Burlington Library Environmental Remediation Activity
For additional information regarding the CDBG-R funds and the projects purposed by Knox County, click here to view the CDBG-R Substantial Amendment.
A message from our Director
The Community Development staff is committed to helping build great communities in Knox County. Everyday we continually strive to provide needed assistance to our clients and service partners. I want your experience with us to be a good one.
I hope you find the information provided on this website helpful and informative. Please visit the site often to stay current on announcements and services that promote an improved quality of life throughout our community.
If you have any questions or would like more information please do not hesitate to contact our office at 215-3980.
Grant Rosenberg - Director
