I have heard the term "Target Area". What exactly is that and how would it affect me?

In the past, (including the FY16 grant round) the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has required the town to target the area or areas of town that the funding will be applied if successful to better realize maximum impact. This means that the housing rehabilitation or infrastructure projects must be located in a predetermined "Target Area." There is a provision that up to 20% of the funds can be expended outside of the target area for emergency purposes. However, for the FY17 grant round DHCD has eliminated the "Target Area" requirement.