Community Development Block Grants

Since 2003, the City of Bowling Green has received Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to address community development and housing needs across Bowling Green.

The City currently receives approximately $800,000 - $900,000 each year from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City utilizes 80% of its annual funding for neighborhood improvements in the BG Reinvestment Area (BGRA) and the remaining 20% of funds for fair housing activities and the overall administration of the program.

HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)

Beginning in 2024, the City receives an annual allocation of HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds between $400,000 - $500,000. The City partners with outside organizations to create new affordable rental and homeowner units.

BG Reinvestment Area

The BG Reinvestment Area is a six census tract area that contains the City’s lowest incomes, oldest housing stock, and highest concentration of minorities in comparison to the rest of the City as a whole.

The BG Reinvestment Area is designated by HUD as a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA). NRSAs are intended to revitalize a targeted neighborhood by encouraging a coordinated approach through comprehensive place-based efforts.

Fair Housing Program

For a number of years the City of Bowling Green has partnered with the Bowling Green Human Rights Commission (BGHRC) to provide fair housing education and outreach in the community. The BGHRC, through workshops and public events, provides information to the community on fair housing laws and issues relating to housing discrimination. The BGHRC assists citizens in filing and resolving housing discrimination complaints through mediation, education, and counseling. The BGHRC serves around 2,000 people each year with this program.