The Consolidated Plan sets priority needs and strategies for use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds over a 5-year period. Eugene and Springfield receive funds based on formula allocation and Congressional appropriations.  The two jurisdictions will receive an estimated $14 million in CDBG and HOME funds over the next 5 years. The current plan expires June 30, 2025 and the next Con Plan is due by May 15, 2025 to take effect on July 1, 2025. HOME is designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households. CDBG activities must meet one of three National objectives 1) Benefit to low- and moderate- income (LMI) persons 2) Aid in the prevention, of what HUD terms slum and blight, and 3) Meet an urgent need, such as responding to a natural disaster. The process for creating the Consolidated plan is sequential and defined by Federal requirements. It includes data collection, assessment, priority evaluation, and decision making to provide direction for the upcoming 5 years. The goal is for the New Plan to both incorporate lessons learned from past experience and adapt to changing conditions.  The timeline for public engagement begins this spring, and stretches through the Spring of 2025 with final adoption.