Norfolk State University Awarded a $265,000
Community Development Grant
Norfolk, Va—As part of the National
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week celebration, which was
held Sept. 17-23 in Washington, D.C., the Department of Housing and Urban
Development awarded Norfolk State University a $265,000 grant to help
stimulate local community and economic development.
According to Housing and Urban Development Secretary Andrew Cuomo, “Schools
receiving grants are key players in HUD’s efforts to revitalize America’s
neighborhoods. We need their involvement because of their location
and relationship with their communities.”
Norfolk State University is one of 38 HBCU’s that received a portion of
HUD’s $10.4 million community development grant. The grants are
awarded annually on a competitive basis to schools that demonstrate a
commitment and ability to produce successful local programs.
The grant will assist Norfolk State’s Urban
Revitalization Project, which is centered around revitalizing the Brambleton
community. Brambleton, a low to moderate-income community is now
an enterprise/empowerment community. The university plans to use the funding
to conduct six tasks designed to compliment revitalization efforts in
the City of Norfolk. The following tasks will be addressed:
1. Provide an additional 10,000 sq. ft. of space
for the Brambleton Outreach Center.
2. Establish a small business micro-loan program.
3. Enhance computer literacy via computer workshops
and distance learning training in technology.
4. Provide adult and basic education skill training.
5. Provide information and services on health,
fitness and outreach activities.
6. Educate residents regarding down payments,
closing assistance and qualifying for a home.
The HBCU funds come from HUD’s Community Development
Block Grant program, the agency’s linchpin for community development activity
and an essential ingredient in community development partnerships.
Only the 105 HBCU’s designated by the U.S. Department of Education are
eligible for funding.
For more information, call 823-8373.
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Norfolk State University
700 Park Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23504 USA
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