Benchmark: Proposed Rule Changes for Community Development Block Grants

Take this benchmark to assess how much you would benefit from taking the course on the Proposed Rule for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Changes. In 10 minutes, you’ll see whether you understand why the rule is being updated, how it could change day-to-day operations, and what trade-offs (flexibility vs. safeguards, efficiency vs. equity, participation vs. speed) you’ll need to manage.

What you’ll get from taking this benchmark:
– A quick read on your readiness to navigate the proposed changes, from aligned regulations to expanded eligible activities and quarterly reporting.
– Insight into whether your current engagement practices meet the rule’s emphasis on inclusion, accessibility, and meaningful public feedback.
– A sense of how well you can connect project choices to measurable benefits for low- and moderate-income residents.
– Pointers on where to focus: economic development flexibilities, compliance documentation, cost allocation for mixed-use, and data systems for timely reporting.

These are not recall questions. They probe the implications, intent, and operational impact of the proposed rule—helping you decide if you should take the full course now, skim targeted modules, or share it with teammates who manage planning, reporting, or public engagement.