The COVID Relief Grant program (CDBG-CV3) must be used specifically for the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Donor Name: City of Memphis
State: Tennessee
City: Memphis
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $100,000
Details:
In response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant program has notified the City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development (HCD) that they will receive a formula allocation of CDBG-CV funding to be used specifically for the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. This allocation was authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Public Law 116-136, which was signed on March 27, 2020.
Community Partners, including, non-profit and faith-based organizations are invited to apply for CARES ACT supplemental CDBG-CV funding to address the prevention of, preparation for, and response to COVID19 related needs.
CDBG-CV Objective
Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, states that: The primary objective of Title 1 (of the Act) is to promote “development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.
Priority Objectives and Needs
- The primary goal of HCD’s CDBG-CV program is to serve low to moderate income persons or urgent need in response to COVID-19 through eligible public services projects meeting a CDBG-CV national objective.
- All eligible applications will be considered, but nonprofit service agencies that are providing unique services to individuals and businesses impacted by COVID19 will be prioritize.
Amount of Funds Available for Award
Approximately $1.5M in CDBG-CV funds will be available for Public Service Grants for COVID19 Response Non-Profit Agencies. There is no minimum or maximum award amount, however, the average award amount is anticipated to be around $100,000. No grants will be awarded to governmental agencies.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to community partners including non-profit organizations who intend to provide public services in response to COVID-19.
Eligible Activities
Public services in direct response to COVID-19. These services include but are not limited to counseling services (mental/behavior), food pantry operations, senior services, education/workforce development, homeless shelter operations, and facility cleaning.
For more information, visit City of Memphis.
