Public Invited to Learn about Community Development Block Grant Funds Public Invited to Learn about Community Development Block Grant Funds Liz Fifield / Thursday, September 4, 2025 0 0 Article rating: No rating The St. Louis County Economic and Community Development Department distributed $1.8 million in federal grant money to communities and non-profit organizations in St. Louis County in the last year. These Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds helped pay for: Chisholm's Memorial Park project, which increased accessibility through playground equipment and pour-and-play slabs. Housing projects, including supporting One Roof Community Housing with the rehabilitation of two homes in southern St. Louis County, and North St. Louis County Habitat for Humanity for the rehabilitation of a property in Chisholm and another in Hibbing. Infrastructure projects in Hibbing, Aurora, Ely, and Tower. Twelve non-profit programs offering supportive services for low-income residents and those experiencing homelessness. Read more