Community Development Grants Commission

The Medford Community Development Grants Commission shall consist of nine voting members as follows:


One current member of the Budget Committee
One member representing healthcare
One member representing social services
One member representing local business
One member representing workforce development
One member representing an educational institution member representing affordable housing
Two members-at-large encouraging representation from throughout the whole community


The Medford Community Development Grants Commission shall adopt rules of procedure, as necessary, and shall by resolution establish either a regular meeting date or rules of procedure under which a meeting may be called.

The Medford Community Development Grants Commission shall administer the City’s General Fund Grant program.

The Medford Community Development Grants Commission shall act as an advisor to the City Council on the appropriate implementation of the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and related programs and statutory responsibilities including:

• Administering the CDBG annual grant selection process;

• Implementing the City’s CDBG Citizen Participation Plan;

• Assisting the Housing Advisory Commission to implement the City’s Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice;

• Overseeing General Fund Grant reporting and CDBG regulatory requirements including but not limited to subrecipient reporting, risk assessment and monitoring;

• Advising City Council on grant opportunities; and

• Other duties as assigned by the City Council.

The Community Development Grants Commission acts on the authority provided by Medford Municipal Code Section 2.441.

Apply online here:  Application

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