Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that the State of New Mexico, the City of Albuquerque, and the City of Rio Rancho will benefit from over $32 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

“This significant investment will allow our state to meet the housing needs of many New Mexicans,” Bingaman said.   

The State of New Mexico will benefit from HUD funds for the following programs:

• $14.22 million - Community Development Block Grants (CDBG): The program provides grant to States and local units of government to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons.
• $8.141 million – HOME: The HOME program provides grants to fund housing programs that meet local needs and priorities.
• $726,698 - Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG): The Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program helps improve the quality and the number of emergency homeless shelters. 
• $552,442 - Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA): The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) supports efforts that aim to help low-income individuals with AIDS maintain housing.

The City of Albuquerque will receive funding under the following programs:

• $4.42 million - CDBG
• $2.49 million – HOME
• $193,745 - Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG)

The City of Las Cruces will receive funding under the following programs:

• $1.01 million - CDBG
• $537,892 million – HOME

The City of Rio Rancho will receive $322,949 under the CDBG grant program.