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Council of State Community Development Agencies

COSCDA is the premier national association advocating and enhancing the leadership role of states in community development through innovative policy development and implementation, customer-driven technical assistance, education, and collaborative efforts.

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From our Members

COSCDA ensures states are represented to HUD and Congress. In Maine, efficient program management is critical for us in dedicating resources to community-based initiatives. COSCDA is our key partner in meeting this goal.
Deborah Johnson
Deborah JohnsonDirector, Maine Office of Community Development
Colorado’s Department of Local Affairs benefits extensively from COSCDA’s advocacy and training. This work is pivotal to our efforts in community-based developments including housing, homelessness, and disaster recovery.
Alison George
Alison GeorgeHousing Director, Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Louisiana’s Office of Community Development is committed to helping our communities build a better future, and HUD resources prove indispensable to this mission. Through COSCDA, we have a strong relationship with federal partners and can participate in training to advance our program. COSCDA also provides helpful opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues across the country.
Traci Watts
Traci WattsDirector, Louisiana Office of Community Development
COSCDA has long been an invaluable resource for states; Massachusetts’ programs thrive thanks to COSCDA’s ongoing work with HUD, Hill staff, and other partner advocacy organizations. Access to HUD leaders, as well as to informative programmatic discussion and training opportunities are key benefits to member states. Of course, the organization provides a forum to forge helpful and lasting peer relationships. State staff in any of the CPD program areas are able to participate in various ways. COSCDA staff are tremendously hardworking and dedicated to the members. Together, we work for stronger and more vibrant programs.
Rebecca Frawley Wachtel
Rebecca Frawley WachtelTax Credit & HOME Director, Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development
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Latest Advocacy & Outreach

HOME Coalition Regulatory Recommendations (August 2022)

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COSCDA Response to HUD’s FY23 Budget Request (July 2022)

NCDA & COSCDA Request on CDBG-CV Expenditure Deadline (June 2022)

State Responses on COSCDA’s FY2023 Appropriations Recommendations (June 2022)

CDBG FY2023 National Sign-on Letter (June 2022)

IDIS-DRGR Improvements (May 2022)

Comments on Davis Bacon Rulemaking (May 2022)

COSCDA Recommendations for FY2023 Appropriations (May 2022)

Training Conferences and Events

CDBG Boot Camp

November 1 – 4, 2022
Hyatt Place Lansing-East
2401 Showtime Drive
Lansing, Michigan 48912
(517) 679-7600

$499.00 a person (COSCDA State Members Only)

Deadline to register: October 21, 2022

REGISTER HERE

AGENDA

Hyatt Reservations HERE
($85/night)(Group Code: G-MEDC)
*Note: the room nights can be adjusted to 10/31 if another night is needed when selecting dates to book the room.

COVID 19 Safety Waiver HERE

COSCDA Boot Camp is designed for state agency staff with less than three years of CDBG experience. Boot Camp is a high-level overview that covers all topics related to implementation of the CDBG Program.
This course includes a comprehensive exam at the conclusion of the training.
The full list of topics include:
• Overview of Laws and Requirements
• National Objectives and Eligible Activities
• Program Administration and Sub-Grantee Management
• Consolidated Plans and Action Plans
• High Level Review of Crosscutting Requirements
• Financial Management
• Recordkeeping

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Training & Resources

COSCDA Training Academy

State Profiles

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Additional Resources

CDBG Boot Camp Manual for Purchase

Federal Appropriations Chart

State Homelessness Program Toolkit

COSCDA W-9 Form

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