Funds must be split in proportion to unmet needs
What the document says“a grantee under this section shall allocate grant funds proportional to unmet needs between housing activities for renters and homeowners, economic revitalization, and infrastructure unless the Secretary specifically finds that--”
The new section 124 requires a grantee, for each disaster, to split grant funds in proportion to unmet needs among housing activities for renters and owners, economic revitalization, and infrastructure, unless the Secretary specifically finds a compelling need for a different split and that the different split does not conflict with the 70 percent benefit rule.
What the document actually says“a grantee under this section shall allocate grant funds proportional to unmet needs between housing activities for renters and homeowners, economic revitalization, and infrastructure unless the Secretary specifically finds that--”
The place must split the money to match what is missing. That covers homes for renters and owners, jobs, and roads and pipes.
Unmet need is what is still needed after other help. Splitting by need keeps one use from crowding out another. Only the housing agency can allow a different split.
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