AFFORDABLE HOUSING

• Informing prioritization of the Indiana Affordable Housing and Community Development Fund in its goal to meet community economic development needs

• Providing feedback on the statewide 5-year Consolidated Plan and evaluating the state Qualified Allocation Plan's effectiveness in meeting urgent affordable housing needs and facilitating community-driven projects from non-profit developers

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

• Reducing the administrative burden placed on local service providers that hinder their ability to provide effective, innovative community development programs

• Engaging in regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) planning designed to ensure U.S. Economic Development Administrative programs most effectively build regional economic prosperity

• Promoting local service delivery and de-centralization of statewide programs to more effectively and efficiently serve people and communities