Community Development Block Grant Program - 2020 Action Plan Survey

The Community Development Finance Authority administers the Statewide Community Development Block Grant program in New Hampshire and is seeking input from municipalities and other stakeholders to help inform the development of the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. This Action Plan describes how CDBG resources will be applied for, distributed and utilized to address New Hampshire's housing, homeless, community development and economic development needs during calendar year 2020.

We greatly appreciate your time and insight to help ensure the CDBG program is effectively meeting the needs of New Hampshire communities.

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* 1. Which best describes the organization you represent?

County

Town

City

Nonprofit – community / economic development

Nonprofit – housing

Business

Grant Administrator

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Please indicate the county or counties you serve. Select all that apply.

Belknap

Carroll

Cheshire

Coos

Grafton

Hillsborough

Merrimack

Rockingham

Strafford

Sullivan

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* 3. If you are responding on behalf of a town or city, what is the population of your community?

2,500 or less

2,500 to 5,000

5,001 to 10,000

10,001 to 15,000

15,001 to 20,000

20,001 or more

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* 4. Have you utilized the CDBG funds administered by CDFA in the last five years?

Yes

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* 5. If you have not used CDBG funds in the last five years, please indicate why.

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* 6. Which activities best describe how you utilize the CDBG programs administered by CDFA? Select all that apply.

Public facility improvements

Job retention or growth

Technical assistance for microenterprises

Energy improvements

Affordable housing

Emergency needs

Water / sewer infrastructure

Planning

Arts, culture, and heritage

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Does your community have a Master Plan or a widely accepted Community Vision?

Yes

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* 8. If so, what are the top five priorities from your Plan or Vision?

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* 9. Does your community have paid professional planning, community development or economic development staff?

Yes

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* 10. If so, how many staff?

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* 11. Is municipal capacity a limiting factor in your ability to plan, apply for and administer grants?

Yes

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* 12. If so, how could your municipal capacity in these areas be improved?

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* 13. What are the greatest unmet needs in your community or service area? Please rank accordingly. If any item is not a priority or need please select not applicable.

ADA accessibility improvements to public buildings or community facilities

N/A

Improvements and / or development of public facilities and community services

N/A

Infrastructure for broadband internet access

N/A

Workforce training programs

N/A

Improvements to Emergency Services (fire stations, fire trucks, emergency equipment)

N/A

Public transit

N/A

Street / sidewalk improvements

N/A

Water / sewer improvements

N/A

Energy efficiency updates

N/A

Removal of slums and blight/beautification

N/A

Housing opportunities (including affordable)

N/A

Quality, affordable childcare

N/A

Addiction services/sober living

N/A

Floodplain mitigation

N/A

Financial assistance for business expansion

N/A

Financial assistance for job creation

N/A

Financial assistance for small business and microenterprises

N/A

Public improvements to commercial / industrial sites

N/A

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* 14. Which community development impacts are the highest priority? Please rank accordingly. If any item is not a priority or need please check not applicable.

Downtown revitalization

N/A

Attracting and retaining businesses

N/A

Increased access to community facilities and services

N/A

Improved public infrastructure

N/A

Increased community vitality

N/A

Developing the creative economy

N/A

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* 15. Based on your experience, what advice do you have for CDFA to increase the effectiveness of its Community Development Block Grant programs?

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* 16. What specific Community Development Block Grant program changes do you recommend CDFA implement?

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* 17. If your suggested changes were made, how do you think it would positively impact program and community outcomes?

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* 18. If you would like CDFA to follow-up with you regarding your survey responses or the opportunity to work together, please provide your contact information below.Address

Name

Company

Email Address

Phone Number

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