The Division of Community Development is responsible for administering federal grant programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

Our mission is to responsibly invest in community, using data driven meaningful improvements across Jersey City

We look at the data, listen to our community, and work collaboratively to ensure our resources are directed where they are needed most—supporting strong neighborhoods, expanding opportunity, and creating lasting impact for residents.

Our core values are C.I.T.Y. - 
Community, Integrity, Timely and Ethically Allocating Resources, and Year over Year Improvement.