MILWAUKEE — County Executive David Crowley praised the
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors for adopting his administration’s
plan to invest over $3 million in annual federal funds to support 72
critical community projects and services.
Every year, Milwaukee County receives formula-based funding from the
federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME
Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). The Milwaukee County Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS) accepts applications from local
governments and non-profits for public service projects that benefit the
community. This year, Milwaukee County will deploy CDBG and HOME
investments in affordable housing, senior services, parks, and more...
...moreLeo’s notes: Milwaukee County’s decision to strategically deploy more than $3 million in annual federal CDBG and HOME funds is a reminder that affordable housing isn’t just a line item—it’s core infrastructure for healthy communities. By directing these dollars toward housing stability, senior services, and neighborhood investments, the county is using flexible federal tools the way they were intended: to meet local needs where markets fall short. At a time when rising housing costs ripple into workforce shortages, health outcomes, and aging-in-place challenges, this kind of coordinated public investment helps ensure that working families and seniors aren’t left behind—and that housing policy remains inseparable from community well-being.
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