The city has been awarded $2.1 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This grant is part of an $85 million dollar investment from the Biden Administration in what officials are calling a first-of-its kind program.

Milwaukee is one of 21 cities awarded funds. "Among the steep competition, the city of Milwaukee's application stood out," said Marion McFadden, HUD Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary.

Officials said the grant will help Milwaukee provide subsidies to builders to develop vacant lots and abandoned buildings.

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