City of Lewiston CDBG Public Services Grant (Maine) - fundsforNGOs

The City of Lewiston announces the availability of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

Donor Name: City of Lewiston

State: Maine

City: Lewiston

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 01/09/2025

Grant Duration: 1 Year

Details:

The funds are authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and are received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds may be used for various activities that benefit low and moderate income persons.

Goals and Strategies

Provide essential public services to improve quality of life for individuals and families with low-moderate incomes, including special needs populations and those experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.

Grow an environment that supports health and wellness among community members. (including, access to health services, centralized resources for homeless in a one-stop shop, access to quality and nutritious food, expand navigation services to persons that at-risk of becoming homeless)
Expand gap funding for flexible low barrier grants to support emergency needs in coordination with current community initiatives. (including utility and security deposit)
Grow individual education outcomes. (English language learning, early childhood, peer to peer education, job skills)
Encourage agencies to coordinate services for persons experiencing homelessness.
Address barriers to safe, decent, affordable housing. (tenant education, landlord meetings)
Support distribution of materials on affordable housing and fair housing at conferences, workshops, and other public venues.

Grant Period

July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

Public or Nonprofit agencies. Nonprofits must hold 501c3 status under the IRS Code and have filed IRS 990. All entities must provide a Unique Entity Identifier number (UEI).

Required attachments at the time of application: