The Maricopa County is currently requesting applications for its Community Development Block Grant Program.
Donor Name: Maricopa County
State: Arizona
County: Maricopa County (AZ)
City/Town: Selected Cities and Towns
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $1,500,000
Details:
The CDBG program was established in 1974 to address the community development needs of local governments. Maricopa County receives funding through the CDBG Entitlement program. The entitlement program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The Maricopa County Housing and Community Development Division awards a portion of its CDBG funds to participating local governments and nonprofit agencies and organizations through this application process. Applications are received by the Housing and Community Development Division and reviewed by the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) on a yearly basis.
In Program Year 2023-2024, Maricopa County anticipates awarding approximately $1,500,000 in CDBG funds from HUD to achieve the following national objectives:
- Provide a benefit to low-and moderate-income persons.
- Prevent or eliminate slum and blight.
- Meet an urgent need that threatens health or welfare of residents.
Eligibility Criteria
Any eligible nonprofit agency, organization, or unit of participating local government may apply for these funds. However, applications must be limited to activities conducted in the Urban County. Additionally, at the time of application due date, applicants with unspent CDBG grant awards totaling more than 1.5 times the most recent Maricopa County CDBG grant award and applicants that are not up to date with their monthly reports for existing CDBG grant awards are not eligible for additional funds. Applications from ineligible applicants will not be accepted.
For more information, visit Maricopa County.
