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State and local organizations that are responsible for administering the Community Development Block Grant funds that are authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Federal dollars, which are provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, can be utilized for a wide range of activities that are directed towards neighborhood revitalization; economic development; upgrading of basic infrastructure such as streets, water and waste water systems; and improvements in community facilities and services. The purpose of the CDBG program is to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.

Regional organizations that are responsible for assessing employment and training needs, establishing regional priorities, consolidating workforce development functions to eliminate duplication of services and programs, coordinating the delivery of a responsive education and training system, allocating funds for employment and job training programs within the region, serving as clearinghouses for information about available programs, and evaluating the effectiveness of the workforce development system.