The Neighborhood Transformation Grants NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability) from the Community Development Administration is seeking project proposals in Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) and Economic Justice Index areas in the city.
Donor Name: City of St. Louis Government
State: Missouri
City: St. Louis
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $100,000 – $2,500,000
Details:
Non-profit organizations – especially Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and neighborhood associations – are encouraged to submit a wide range of proposals like gardens and parks on vacant land, construction projects, hiring staff, back office support, minor to medium home renovations, home repairs, and more.
Funding Information
The $20,250,000 of grant funding comes from State & Local Fiscal Relief Funds (SLFRF), a part of the American Rescue Plan.
- Housing Production: $6.75 Million
- Proactive Development: $4 Million
- Home Repair: $5 Million
- Neighborhood Beautification & Capacity Building: $4.5 Million
Grants are expected to range from $100,000 – $2,500,000. Note that recipients may use funds to make smaller grants to fulfill the respondents’ proposal(s).
Eligible Uses
- Housing Production: Rehabilitation of vacant properties and new construction of for-sale affordable housing with an affordability period for residents at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) and for affordable rental housing with affordability period of 20 years for residents at or below 50% AMI.
- Home Repair: Organizations who have capacity partner with CDA to provide Major and Minor Home Repairs (i.e.: carpentry, electrical and plumbing, safety and security installations, energy and weatherization services and ADA accessibility).
- Proactive Development: Organizations who have capacity to do Predevelopment and Environmental Remediation (such as lead, asbestos, and Phase I and/or Phase II environmental remediation) for eligible purpose(s) such as meet a community need and presumed eligible non-profits serving QCTs, childcare services, food services, health services, or other project which require substantial community support (i.e. petition, letters, etc.).
- Neighborhood Beautification & Capacity Building: Beautification/Maintenance of Vacant Lots (see vacancy tool kit), Operating Support Grants, Technical Assistance (including back office support).
Eligible Applicants
Respondents must be non-profit institutions with development capacity (with the exception of construction contractors and housing developers): Neighborhood Associations, Community Development Corporations (CDCs), CDA Certified Community-Based Development Organizations (CBDO), and non-profits engaged in development activities. Respondents focused on the same geography are encouraged to submit joint applications in order to present a comprehensive community driven development plan for the target geography. Teams are strongly encouraged!
For more information, visit City of St. Louis Government .
