The City of Hickory is now accepting applications for nonprofit Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Donor Name: City of Hickory
State: North Carolina
City: Hickory
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The funds are used for grants for public services programs that benefit low and moderate income people in the City of Hickory in support of its housing and community development goals.
The City anticipates funding up to $40,000 in its 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for Community Development activities. Successful applicants would expect to receive grants between $5,000 and $15,000.
Priority
- Priority will be given to programs or projects which will have the greatest impact on low and moderate income citizens of Hickory and which provide direct services and resources to the targeted populations(s).
- Applicants are encouraged to be creative in developing projects that address real community needs. They are also encouraged to develop partnerships with other agencies and organizations if at all possible.
- Public service funding will not exceed 15% of Community Development Block Grant Annual Grant as required by HUD.
- The proposal should state how the City of Hickory’s Consolidated Plan Strategies will be addressed.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants may include neighborhood-based non-profit entities, 501(c)(3) organizations and other tax-exempt organizations. The applicant must provide sufficient information on the purpose and activities of the organization and the proposed project or program.
- Programs requesting grant funding must serve low and moderate income citizens of the City of Hickory. All projects must meet a National Objective of the Community Development Block Grant Program. All Activities proposed must be eligible activities under the CDBG program guidelines.
- Funds may be used for contracts for services and/or specified honoria provided the proposed recipient is providing direct services to the target population.
- The Community Development Block Grant program will not consider applications for programs or projects for political purposes or which promote a particular religious point of view. Funds from the grant program are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- Applicants must have been in operation at a permanent location within the City of Hickory for at least one year to be considered for CDBG Grant Funds.
For more information, visit City of Hickory.
