(a)The community enhancement projects eligible to receive Program funds include:
(1)down payment assistance for homebuyers to purchase and rehabilitate homes;
(2)programs to acquire or rehabilitate vacant or blighted properties;
(3)programs to improve existing residential and business properties;
(4)programs to achieve energy efficiency through weatherization and energy retrofits;
(5)development of affordable housing;
(6)development of mixed–use projects that combine housing, retail, and office space;
(7)development or enhancement of community open space or public infrastructure;
(8)workforce and employment development programs, when associated with other projects listed under this s
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(a) The community enhancement projects eligible to receive Program funds include:
(1) down payment assistance for homebuyers to purchase and rehabilitate homes;
(2) programs to acquire or rehabilitate vacant or blighted properties;
(3) programs to improve existing residential and business properties;
(4) programs to achieve energy efficiency through weatherization and energy retrofits;
(5) development of affordable housing;
(6) development of mixed–use projects that combine housing, retail, and office space;
(7) development or enhancement of community open space or public infrastructure;
(8) workforce and employment development programs, when associated with other projects listed under this subsection;
(9) career and technical education and apprenticeship programs, when associated with other projects listed under this subsection; and
(10) strategic demolition.
(b) Program funds may be used for operating costs necessary to implement a community enhancement project.
(c) The Secretary may establish additional community enhancement projects eligible to receive Program funds.