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. Each activity funded must meet one of the program's National Objectives by either: benefiting low and moderate income families; aiding in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or meeting other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community where other financial resources are not available.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. BUSINESS AND COMMERCE;
- Economic Development;
2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT;
- Planning and Research;
- Construction, Renewal and Operations;
3. NATURAL RESOURCES;
- Community Water Supply Services;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Local;
- Moderate Income;
- Low Income;

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