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Lompoc Releases Annual Report on Federal Grant Spending
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The Santa Barbara Independent
Lompoc residents can now weigh in on the city’s use of federal community development funds.
The city released a report on Thursday summarizing projects funded over the last year by the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), which supports local infrastructure, economic development, and public service programs.
According to the report, the city prioritized much of this grant spending on programs related to homelessness and housing, as well as park upgrades.
Another $50,000 was allocated for an Emergency Repair Grant Program ran by Catholic Charities.
Recognizing that the federal funds alone couldn’t fully meet the need for services, the city leveraged other sources to expand support.