Community Development
Building Stronger Communities Across Central Oregon
NeighborImpact’s Community Development Department plays a vital role in advancing the organization’s mission to support people and strengthen communities. The Community Development Department strengthens economic, social, and environmental resilience across entire communities, while creating accessible pathways to upward mobility for individuals and families in every geographic and demographic community we serve.
Our Purpose Within the Mission
With a focus on “Strengthening Communities,” the Community Development Department creates equitable opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. By aligning resources with community needs, the department fosters resilience, sustainability, and long-term impact in Central Oregon’s communities. Areas of focus include regional housing supply, housing preservation, community facilities and energy efficiency.
Current Community Development Resources
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Grant program that supports community projects that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals, families and communities. See below for more information and a list of some of our recent projects!
Deschutes County HOME Program
Developer incentives to build affordable workforce housing units in Deschutes County.
Veteran Restore Health and Safety Program
Health and safety improvements to veteran-owned homes.
Community Heat Pump Deployment Program
Provided Central Oregon households with funds to offset expenses towards new heat pumps.
North Central Community Heat Pump Deployment Program
Provides North Central Oregon households with funds to offset expenses toward new heat pumps.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a cornerstone of NeighborImpact’s community development work.
CDBG is a federally-funded grant resource that supports community development projects benefiting low- and moderate-income individuals and communities.
NeighborImpact works with local governments and organizations to apply for and receive funds from Business Oregon within the CDBG-eligible categories of community facilities, infrastructure and housing rehabilitation.
Learn more about Business Oregon’s CDBG funding
NeighborImpact’s CDBG roles include:
- Project development and grant writing
- Grant administration
- Environmental review
- Prevailing wage monitoring
Recent CDBG Projects Include:
- Prineville Senior Center, City of Prineville
- Madras Homeless Services Center, City of Madras
- Madras Community Food Pantry, Jefferson County
- Housing Repair and Rehabilitation, Deschutes County (2023), City of Prineville (2020)
- Water Line Construction, City of Madras (2022)
- Rent Assistance (COVID Relief), City of Madras (2021)
- Small Business Grants (COVID Relief), City of Madras (2020)
- La Pine Wastewater Design/Engineering (2017)