Public comment is open for next year’s Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant  and HOME Investment Partnership funds in Gilbert. 

Community members have until Friday, March 31, to share feedback on the draft plan.

Gilbert receives CDBG and HOME funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development utilizes these funds to provide various housing, infrastructure and public facility improvements. 

For the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, Gilbert has proposed using CDBG and HOME funds for three key focus areas:

• To help low-income residents have a suitable living environment through home rehabilitation assistance programs and additional funding for local nonprofits.
  
  
• To provide needed public services, including administrative support at the Gilbert Heritage Center and a homeless navigator to provide support for residents experiencing homelessness.
  
  
• To invest in infrastructure development, including renovations for the kitchen at the Gilbert Senior Center and continued repairs and replacement of non-accessible sidewalks in the Heritage District.

Submitting feedback

Feedback on the draft plan can be submitted to Jennifer Lauria, Gilbert's community resources supervisor, via email or by phone: 

• Email: jennifer.lauria@gilbertaz.gov;
• Phone: (480) 503-6234.

Residents who would like to provide their feedback or ask questions in person can attend an upcoming public hearing:

Annual Action Plan Public Hearing
Wednesday, March 29
5-6 p.m.
Southeast Regional Library
775 N. Greenfield Road, Gilbert

In addition to the online draft, the public can review a copy of the document at one of the following locations:

• Town of Gilbert Offices | 90 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert
• Southeast Regional Library | 775 N. Greenfield Road Gilbert
• Heritage Center | 132 W. Bruce Street Gilbert

Next steps

Once the public comment period ends, staff will consider feedback and make edits to the Annual Action Plan draft as needed.

Before the plan is adopted, a final version will be presented to the Gilbert Town Council and voted on for approval.

Those interested in gettng more information about community resources and programs available in Gilbert can visit gilbertaz.gov/CommunityResources.