LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THE DIAPER BANK OF CONNECTICUT, INC. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG-CV)

COVID EMERGENCY FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT/COMMENT

AGENCY: The Diaper Bank of Connecticut,Inc.
ACTION: Notice of availability; request for public comments.
SUMMARY: The Diaper Bank of Connecticut, Inc. will hold a public hearing at 6:30 PM on
Thursday, November 4, 2021 via zoom,
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88254399747?pwd=UnBhOWxDZmlydlErSHIzaU9JckkrZz09

Purpose of the public hearing is to discuss and solicit citizen input regarding The Diaper Bank of Connecticut’s intent to apply for CDBG-CV Grant funding to expand an existing public service,
assess community development needs, and to discuss the possible submission of one or more Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) applications under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) for the 2020 program year.
The Diaper Bank of Connecticut, Inc. will request CDBG-CV funds in the amount of $2,000,000 over two years in support of the distribution of diapers, period supplies, and adult incontinence products for low to moderate income individuals and families in Connecticut.

Providing diapers, period supplies and incontinence products meet the national objective of urgent need as qualified activities meet the following criteria: The existing conditions must pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community; The existing conditions are of recent origin or recently became urgent. COVID 19 has exacerbated the problem of diaper need as well as other essential basic health needs for families and individuals.
An opportunity for public comment is being provided for any comments and/or suggestions pertaining to the proposed two year allocations. Total funding available for 2020 CDBG projects
is $2,000,000 Proposed activities over 2 years include the following:
1)Provision and distribution of diapers for infants and toddlers to low to moderate income families-$1,407,200;

2) Provision and distribution of period supplies to low to moderate income individuals-$233,600;

3) Provision and distribution of Incontinence products for youth and adults-$239,200;

4)Warehouse space-$87,000;

5)General administration-$33,000 

The hearing will provide further information about the CDBG-CV COVID 19 program and will allow for citizen participation in the development of any proposed grant applications and/or to
provide technical assistance to develop alternate proposals. Comments on the CDBG-CV COVID 19 program or proposed project(s) will be received at this time.

In accordance with the primary objectives of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 (as amended) Connecticut is awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Congress allocates these funds with the condition that recipients give maximum feasible priority to activities that
principally benefit persons of low and moderate income, aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight or meet urgent needs.

The hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section 570.486, Subpart I of the CFR and in compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended. The location of the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. If special accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, those with hearing impairments, or those in need of translation from English, those individuals should contact Janet Stolfi Alfano, Executive Director at 203-934-7009 x110 /cdbg@thediaperbank.org by Thursday, October 28
2021 to allow for necessary arrangements.

Written comments may also be submitted to Janet Stolfi Alfano, Executive Director, The Diaper Bank of Connecticut, 370 State Street, Suite 4, North Haven, CT 06473 or via email: cdbg@thediaperbank.org until Friday, November 12, 2021.

DATES: November 4, 2021