Brick To Receive $311K For Community Development Block Grants

BRICK, NJ — Brick Township has been awarded $311,300 in federal funding through the Community Development Block Grant program, federal officials announced.

The program, administered by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, supports a variety of programs that make a difference in the lives of people in the community, along with supporting affordable housing and other efforts.

Annually Brick passes through a portion of the CDBG funding it receives to organizations such as Meals on Wheels, Dottie's House, which assists domestic violence survivors, and Ocean's Harbor House, which assists homeless teenagers.

"These core programs provide our local partners the funding they need to provide homes and vital services to some of our neighbors in need," said Acting HUD Secretary Matt Ammon.

Brick's grant is part of $147 million allocated to New Jersey.

"Cities, counties, and communities across New Jersey will be able to use this vital funding to develop viable communities by creating and retaining jobs and providing housing, services, and supports to those who need it most," said Justin Scheid, HUDNewark field office director.

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