Jul 12 2004

Graham Announces $11 Million in Housing Grants for South Carolina Cities

Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced over $11 million in federal housing grants for Aiken, Charleston, Columbia, Florence, Lexington County, Spartanburg and Spartanburg County. Brief Descriptions of the Programs:
  • The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) develops viable communities and provides housing and a suitable living environment by expanding economic opportunities for low and moderate income households.
  • The HOME Investment Partnership Program creates affordable housing for low-income households. It allows communities to design and implement strategies tailored to their own needs and priorities.
  • The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program provides housing assistance and related support services to projects that benefit low-income persons diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and their families.
  • The American Dream Downpayment Initiative promotes home ownership by providing necessary resources for downpayment and closing cost assistance to low-income and minority households.
Aiken The City of Aiken will receive $256,000 for the Community Development Block Grant Program. Charleston The City of Charleston will receive $1.288 million for the Community Development Block Grant Program; $920,554 for the HOME Investment Partnership Program; $418,000 for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Grant Program; and $50,217 for the American Dream Downpayment Initiative. Columbia The City of Columbia will receive $1.543 million for the Community Development Block Grant Program; $910,526 for the HOME Investment Partnership Program; $1.27 million for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Grant Program; and $120,835 for the American Dream Downpayment Initiative. Florence The City of Florence will receive $407,000 for the Community Development Block Grant Program. Lexington County Lexington County will receive $1.185 million for the Community Development Block Grant Program. Spartanburg The City of Spartanburg will receive $921,000 for the Community Development Block Grant Program and $364,010 for the HOME Investment Partnership Program. Spartanburg County Spartanburg County will receive $1.558 million for the Community Development Block Grant Program; $586,627 for the HOME Investment Partnership Program; and $64,571 for the American Dream Downpayment Initiative. The grants were awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ####

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