Federal & State Grant Regulations

Choice Neighborhood Initiative - ("CHOICE")

Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant awarded in 2018, The Shreveport Choice Neighborhood Initiative is a local strategy seeking to revitalize the Allendale, Ledbetter Heights, and West Edge communities through community-driven and responsive planning, as well as catalytic investments in housing, economic development, and supportive services.

Community Development Block Grant Program ("CDBG")

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program supports community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities. To support community development, activities are identified through an ongoing process. Activities may address needs such as infrastructure, economic development projects, public facilities installation, community centers, housing rehabilitation, public services, clearance/acquisition, microenterprise assistance, code enforcement, homeowner assistance, etc.

Emergency Solutions Grants Program ("ESG)

The Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) Program is designed to assist people with quickly regaining stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness.

HOME Investment Partnerships Program ("HOME")

The HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program provides grants to state and local governments to create affordable housing for low-income households

HOME Investment Partnerships Program -American Rescue Plan ("HOME-ARP")

The HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program  provides funding to the City of Shreveport to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability in our communities.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ("WIOA")

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of  2014 ("WIOA") is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. The goal of the WIOA program is to increase employment, retention, and earnings of participants and in doing so, improve the quality of the workforce to sustain economic growth, enhance productivity and competitiveness and reduce welfare dependency.