PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
The primary objective of this program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. BUSINESS AND COMMERCE;
- Economic Development;
2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT;
- Planning and Research;
- Historical Preservation;
- Recreation;
- Indian Action Services;
- Land Acquisition;
3. DISASTER PREVENTION AND RELIEF;
- Emergency Preparedness, Civil Defense;
- Disaster Relief;
4. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY;
- Solid Waste Management;
5. HEALTH;
- Facility Planning and Construction;
6. HOUSING;
- Home Improvement;
- Construction Rehabilitation;
- Land Acquisition;
- Site Preparation for Housing;
7. NATURAL RESOURCES;
- Community Water Supply Services;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Local;

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Local (includes State-designated Indian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals);