The City of Jonesboro is requesting proposals for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services Program.
Donor Name: City of Jonesboro
State: Arkansas
City: Jonesboro
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/10/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The City of Jonesboro receives federal CDBG funds through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Public Service Program is designed to assist local 501 (c) (3) organizations to primarily service qualified low-and-moderate-income (LMI) citizens residing in the city limits of Jonesboro through their proposed project(s) as either Area Benefit or Limited Clientele. The eligible proposal must be a new service that is not being provided elsewhere or that it is an increase in the level of services provided. Faith-based organizations are also eligible to apply for funding. However, the service cannot support inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization. When such activities are conducted, the activities must be offered separately, in time and location, and the participation must be voluntary.
Public Service funds can be used for a wide range of activities, including but not limited to:
- Employment services (e.g., job training)
- Crime prevention and public safety
- Child care
- Health services
- Substance abuse services (e.g., counseling and treatment)
- Education programs
- Energy conservation
- Services for disabled veterans
- Services for individuals with disabilities
- Services for senior citizens
- Welfare services (excluding income payments)
- Down payment assistance and
- Recreational services.
Funding Information
There is a $10,000 minimum and $20,000 maximum funding request (funding available for public services are dependent on the number of applicants this cycle).
Grant Period
July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a legal non-profit, designated as a 501c3 organization by the IRS for federal tax purposes, and have the characteristics of an eligible Community Based Development Organization (CBDO) in order to participate in the CDBG Program as a sub-recipient.
- Applicant must comply with all the submission requirements and assembly instructions exactly as stated in the guidelines. Failure to do so will result in immediate disqualification – with no review or comment.
- Applicant who has previously received CDBG funding must report the status of that funding, including actual accomplishments and impact.
- Strongest consideration will be given to projects that meet HUD/Jonesboro goals/priorities, serve 70%+ very low/ low-income residents (absolute minimum 51%) serve multiple “in need” populations, and/or are innovative “new” unduplicated services/programs.
For more information, visit City of Jonesboro.
