(Independent Newsmedia/Arianna Grainey)

The City of Apache Junction is expected to receive $175,000 in fiscal year 2018-19 federal community development block grant funds from the Arizona Department of Housing Regional Account.

The city also intends to apply for up to $300,000 in CDBG funds from the state special projects account, according to a press release.

CDBG funds must be used to benefit low-income persons and areas, alleviate slum and blight or address urgent need. Based on citizen input as well as local and state planning objectives, several potential projects have been selected to be forwarded to Arizona with a request for funding.

A public hearing will be at the regular City Council meeting at 7 p.m. on April 16, at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers, 300 E. Superstition Blvd., to discuss the potential projects.

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