The Bexar County Economic and Community Development Department is pleased to announce the availability of funding for community development projects through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) programs.
Donor Name: Bexar County Government
State: Texas
County: Bexar County (TX)
City: Selected Cities
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/07/2023
Details:
Types of Grants
CDBG Program
- The CDBG program provides funding for projects that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals and families, eliminate slum and blight conditions, and address urgent community needs.
- The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) develops viable urban communities and expands economic opportunity for low‐to‐moderate income people.
- All CDBG activities must meet a National Objective:
- Benefitting low and moderate income (LMI) persons,
- Preventing or eliminating slums or blights, or
- Meeting an urgent need: existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health and welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.
- CDBG Eligible Activities
- Acquisition of real property
- Relocation and demolition
- Rehabilitation of residential and non‐residential structures
- Construction of public facilities and improvements
- Public services
- Activities related to energy conservation and renewable energy sources
- CDBG Eligible Projects
- Housing rehabilitation,
- Economic development,
- Public facilities, and
- Public infrastructure improvements.
HOME Program
- The HOME program provides funding for the development, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families.
- The HOME Investment Partnerships Program develops and expands the supply of decent, affordable housing for families earning no more than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for homeowners and 60% AMI for renters.
- HOME Eligible Activities
- HOME eligible activities include, but are not limited to:
- Construction of new housing (rental or owner occupied)
- Rehabilitation of existing units (rental or owner occupied)
- Demolition of dilapidated structures
- Relocation expenses
- Homebuyer or rehabilitation assistance
- Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
- HOME Eligible Projects
- The construction of new affordable housing units,
- Rehabilitation of existing homes, and
- The acquisition of land for affordable housing development.
ESG Program
- The ESG program provides funding to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness regain housing stability.
- The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) assists homeless or individuals at risk of homelessness to regain housing stability.
- ESG Eligible Activities
- ESG Eligible Projects
- Emergency Shelter construction,
- Rental assistance, and
- Homeless prevention programs
- Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) administration,
- Street outreach activities,
- Emergency shelter operations,
- Short-term rental assistance for those at-risk of homelessness,
- Case management, and
- Other supportive services.
Eligibility Criteria
- HOME Program
- Eligible applications for HOME funding must be a 501(c) (3) non‐profit, for‐profit company, or a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO).
- All activities must benefit low to very low income families and address a goal in Bexar County’s 2021‐2025 Consolidated Plan.
- Home Service Area: If the project is within the City of San Antonio, the applicant is required to submit a letter of support from the City of San Antonio indicating that the City will also be contributing funds to the project in accordance.
- ESG Program
- Eligible applicants must be a 501(c) (3) non‐profit and an active member of the Continuum of Care ‐ the South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless (SARAH).
- All applicants must obtain a letter of support from SARAH to submit with their application.
- All activities must address a priority in Bexar County’s 2021‐2025 Consolidated Plan.
- Homelessness Prevention activities must benefit households below 30% AMI.
- Applicants are required to report data in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and to participate in San Antonio/Bexar County Coordinated Entry.
- ESG Service Areas: ESG funds can be used anywhere within the jurisdictional boundaries of Bexar County.
For more information, visit Bexar County Government.
