Community Grant Programs

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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that provides annual funding to eligible cities and counties.

DeKalb County receives CDBG funds to:

Support decent, affordable housing
Create a safe and suitable living environment
Expand economic opportunities for low - and moderate-income residents

Emergency Solutions Grant

The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) helps individuals and families facing homelessness by providing funding for outreach, emergency shelter, and rapid rehousing. The program also supports services that help participants stabilize in permanent housing, preventing future homelessness and promoting long-term stability.

How to Apply

Steps for All Programs:

Review program eligibility
Gather required documents (ID, residency, income verification, property documents if applicable)
Complete online or paper application
Submit supporting documentation
Schedule assessment or inspection if needed
Await decision

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Contacts

DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

Allen Mitchell
Director
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2438
Cell Phone: (404) 969-9921

Ponda Anderson
Fiscal Officer
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2177
Cell Phone: (404) 825-4620

Vivian Turner
Administrative Assistant
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2543
Cell Phone: (404) 360-1995

Vania De Leon Ramirez
Management Analyst I
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2576

HOUSING DIVISION

Melvia Richards
Housing Programs Manager
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2625
Cell Phone: (678) 409-7084

Alma Cooper
Senior Project Coordinator
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2637
Cell Phone: (470) 540-4459

Stephanie Bailey King
Senior Project Coordinator
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2611
Cell Phone: (601) 531-4195

Tommy Phillips
Housing & Comm. Dev. Coordinator
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2668
Cell Phone: (404) 433-2288

Josie Parker Batchelor
Data Analyst / Project Coordinator
Desk Phone: (404) 704-2958

Jeremy Knorr
HMIS Administrator
Desk Phone: (404) 934-2600

Mary Faulkner
Housing & Financial Specialist
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2621
Cell Phone: (470) 889-9670

Carla Edwards
Housing & Financial Specialist
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2382
Cell Phone: (404) 695-4760

Mary Colbert
Administrative Assistant
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2664
Cell Phone: (404) 313-4380

Chauncey Taylor
Street Outreach
Cell Phone: (470) 540-4861

Mykl Asanti
Street Outreach
Cell Phone: (470) 540-4895

Ralphael Lester
Street Outreach
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2599
Cell Phone: (404) 780-5542

PLANNING & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES / GRANTS & ADMIN

Braunwin Camp
Planning Manager
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2658
Cell Phone: (404) 915-6292

Darryl Blackwell
Senior Planner
Desk Phone: (404) 371-3217
Cell Phone: (404) 337-5367

Byron Campbell
Grants & Admin. Manager
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2467
Cell Phone: (678) 612-4481

Nia Blair-Agyeman
Project Monitor
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2521
Cell Phone: (404) 406-0604

CONSULTANTS & AFFILIATED PROGRAMS

Elrado Ramsay (Consultant)
Demolition, NSP, Small Business Loans
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2126
Cell Phone: (770) 407-9338

Lance Wise (Consultant)
DeKalb Cares Program Lead
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2498
Cell Phone: (404) 401-4514

Ursula Hodge (Consultant)
Admin. – DeKalb Cares Program
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2689
Cell Phone: (678) 463-8519

Tamika Churchill
Executive Director, DeKalb Land Bank
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2695
Cell Phone: (404) 371-2618

Shirley Chaney
Program Assistance
Desk Phone: (404) 371-2041
Cell Phone: (678) 468-2492