The Advisory Board for the Community Development Block Grant is currently seeking applications. A representative for each of the seven Wards and five at-large seats is the make-up of the Board.
The duties of this board are:
Serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council. Reviews, conducts public hearings, and makes recommendations for City Council action regarding requests for projects to be funded from the city’s annual CDBG entitlement under this federal program.
If you are interested in serving on this Board and possess a working knowledge of the Community Development Block Grant Federal Program and understand the needs of the Community and City, you are welcome to apply for a position.
Link to Board Member Application
Please submit applications to the Clerk of Council, Nykesha Jackson, by email at njackson@petersburg-va.org..
Ms. Jackson can also be contacted by telephone at 804-733-2323
CDBG Advisory Board Members
Mr. Kofi Adih, Chair
Term: May 18, 2021 – September 30, 2025
Mr. Ethan Calvert
Term: May 18, 2021 – September 30, 2025
Ms. Tamika L. Green
Term: September 15, 2020 to September 30, 2024
Ms. Shabaka N. Moore
Term: September 15, 2020 to September 30, 2024
Documents
CDBG Advisory Board Meeting Agendas
PY23/FY24 Notice of Hearing of Public Needs
PY23/FY24 CDBG Funding Application (MS Word)
PY23/FY24 CDBG Funding Application (PDF)