The City of Plano uses an annual consolidated grant process for funding consideration of its Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership and Buffington Community Services Grant funds.
Donor Name: City of Plano
State: Texas
City: Plano
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/27/2022
Size of the Grant: $100,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
The three sources of funding for the 2022 City of Plano grant process are described below:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG):
- CDBG funds are available only to organizations that provide services to low-to-moderate income persons. A maximum of 15% of the total amount of CDBG funds made available to the City of Plano (through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) each year may be used for public services. A maximum of 20% of the total amount of CDBG funds made available to the City of Plano each year may be used by the City or grant administration. The remainder of the CDBG funds must be directed toward eligible Consolidated Plan strategies as adopted in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. Priority will be given to applications meeting Consolidated Plan outcome measures. Funding from CDBG should be available to organizations on October 1, 2022, and normally must be spent by September 30, 2023. Additionally, Program Support Application requests may not exceed $100,000 or 25% of the program budget, whichever is less.
- HOME Investment Partnership Grants (HOME):
- HOME grants are federal grants restricted to organizations providing affordable housing to low-to-moderate income persons. A maximum of 10% of the total amount of HOME funds made available to the City of Plano each year may be used by the City for grant administration, and 15% must be set aside for certified Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO). The remainder of the HOME funds must be directed toward eligible Consolidated Plan strategies as adopted in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. Priority will be given to applications meeting Consolidated Plan outcome measures. Funding from HOME will be available to organizations on October 1, 2022, and normally must be spent by September 30, 2025.
- Robert W. Buffington Community Services Grants (BCSG):
- BCSG funds are named in honor of Bob Buffington, the City of Plano’s former manager of this program and longtime advocate of those in need within their community. Bob passed away in September 2006 but leaves behind a legacy of commitment to providing essential services to improve quality of life for Plano residents. BCSG funds programs that provide public service activities directly to Plano residents, with special consideration given to those agencies offering short-term, urgent economic assistance or care services, offering immediate relief of crisis impacting the physical and/or mental health of Plano residents. General categories for such assistance and care include food, clothing, shelter, transportation, medical or crisis counseling care, or any other social services provided directly to individuals or households. Funding from BCSG will be available on October 1, 2022, and must be spent by September 30, 2023. The grant may not exceed 50% of the agency’s annual budget, and typically should not be more than 25%. Additionally, Program Support Application requests may not exceed $100,000 or 25% of the program budget, whichever is less. Funds for each of the grants are only available for financial obligations that occur after the grant year begins. Funds encumbered prior to the start of the grant year are not eligible grant expenses. Purchase of equipment is generally ineligible, including but not limited to, fixtures, motor vehicles, furnishings, or other personal property not an integral structural fixture. For more complete information on grant restrictions and requirements, see the CDBG and HOME Subrecipient Compliance Manual and BCSG Manual in the Library Tab of the application.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations that submit a grant application to the City of Plano must meet the following criteria:
- Proposed use of funds must:
- Benefit only Plano residents. While the program may serve a wider clientele, any funds granted through this process must benefit City of Plano residents exclusively improvements must be for facilities located in Plano, but program support funds may be granted proportional to the Plano residents served through those funds.
- Operate in compliance with Federal and local government requirements. Contracts require compliance with financial management, documentation, and record keeping. There may not be a prohibited interest between the organization and the City. Funds may not be used for lobbying or religious activities, or to promote religious or sectarian beliefs. Federal funding binds the organization related to civil rights, employment practices, and conduct.
- For a minimum of three years prior to the application deadline, organizations must: be a tax exempt nonprofit or governmental organization, and be in operation with an active board of directors in compliance with IRS Section 501(c)(3).
- Organizations previously funded by the City of Plano must have successfully fulfilled all prior contractual obligations or provide a written explanation outlining the reasons for noncompliance.
- Organizations must be willing and able to comply with City insurance requirements prior to signing a contract.
- Prior to executing a funding agreement, the applicant must supply the City with a current copy of your ACORD Certificate of Liability Insurance form (not your insurance policy itself). A copy of the current insurance requirements can be found in the Library Tab of the online application.
For more information, visit Consolidated Grant.
