Community Development
The Office of Community Development administers the City of Meriden’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Through an annual competitive allocation process, CDBG funding is awarded to City departments and local non-profit agencies to carry out programs and activities primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income individuals and households.
Additionally, the Office of Community Development seeks, applies for and manages grant funding opportunities for the City of Meriden including, but not limited to, planning, housing, neighborhood improvement, public and social services, parks and recreation, economic development, public health, public safety and other community development activities.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
June 1, 2026: Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds
Review the request HERE.
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Assistant Economic Development Director Victoria Eanniello at veanniello@meridenct.gov. All comments received by June 17, 2026 will be considered by the City of Meriden prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
May 22, 2026: Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for Senior Center Sidewalk Improvements
Review the request HERE.
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Assistant Economic Development Director Victoria Eanniello at veanniello@meridenct.gov. All comments received by June 7, 2026 will be considered by the City of Meriden prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
NOTICE is given that a draft of the Program Year (PY) 52 (2026) Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the City of Meriden will be available for a thirty (30) day public comment and review period. Notice is also given that two Public Hearings will be held.
The PY 52 (2026) AAP outlines proposed projects and activities by the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to address the identified priority needs and goals of the Consolidated Plan. The City expects to receive an estimated $900,263 in CDBG funding from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for PY 52, which begins July 1, 2026 and ends June 30, 2027. The City has $326,809 in available program income from the revolving loan fund, which will be used to fund the Neighborhood Preservation Program.
Administration (14.7%): $180,053
Public Facilities & Infrastructure (5.6%): $68,271
Public Services (Max cap set at $220,000): $220,000
Housing Programs and Code Enforcement (53.9%): $660,748
Section 108 Loan Repayment (7.9%): $98,000
Public Hearing: A public hearing will be held to discuss the proposed PY 52 AAP. The hearing will be held at the Human Services Committee meeting on June 2, 2026 at 5:30 in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 142 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450. For more information, please phone (203) 630-4105 or email: veanniello@meridenct.gov
30-Day Public Comment Period: The public comment period is scheduled to be held starting on June 3, 2026 through July 7, 2026. The proposed plan will be available online at www.meridenct.gov, and at the Community Development Office, Room 134, 142 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450. Written comments may be submitted to the Community Development Department at the address above or by email at: veanniello@meridenct.gov
Public Hearing: A final public hearing will be held to discuss the proposed PY 52 AAP. The hearing will be held at the Human Services Committee meeting on July 7, 2026 at 5:30 in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 142 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450. For more information, please phone (203) 630-4105 or email: veanniello@meridenct.gov
Public Meeting: A public meeting will be held to allow Council action on the proposed PY 52 AAP. The meeting will be held on July 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM during the City Council meeting in Council Chambers, City Hall, 142 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450. For more information, please phone (203) 630-4105 or email: veanniello@meridenct.gov
Disability & Translation Assistance: In accordance to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Meriden will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled members of the public in accessing City programs. The City will also make efforts to provide language translation assistance for public meetings and program information. Please contact the City Human Resources Department at 142 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450 or (203) 630-4037 at least 48 hours in advance if you have need for assistance.
Meriden Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) PY 52-26 Forms
*CDBG PY52-26 Grant Applications DUE: May 19, 2026 before 5:00 p.m.*
Meriden CDBG 2026-2027 PY 52-26 RFP and NOFA
Meriden 2026-27 CDBG Grant Application Guide and Checklist
PY52-26 CDBG Application Workshop Powerpoint
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan - Public Comment Draft
Meriden Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) Amended - October 2022
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Program Year 51-25 Consolidated Plan
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan & 2025 Annual Action Plan
Handbook for Subrecipients on Administrative Systems
Program Year 50-24 Consolidated Plan
Program Year 50-24 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Draft
- PY 46-20 CAPER (posted 9/13/2021)- CLICK HERE
- 2020-202
4 Consolidated Plan and PY 46 Annual Action Plan
2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
Section 3
If you would like to be included on the City's list of Section 3 businesses, please complete the form below, attach required documentation and submit to Victoria Eanniello, City of Meriden, Neighborhood Preservation Program, 142 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450.