The City of San José Housing Department invites organizations to submit proposals for capacity building related to community development programming, with an emphasis on anti-displacement.
Donor Name: City of San José Housing Department
State: California
City: San Jose
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/14/2023
Size of the Grant: $100,000 -$350,000
Grant Duration: 24 months
Details:
The goal of the capacity building program is to help community-based organizations play more substantial roles in preserving their communities and to expand the network of organizations that empower residents to shape the future of their communities. Eligible project programming include (but are not limited to): housing preservation, civic empowerment, community planning, and tenant education.
Funding Information
- CSJHD is making available $1 million for capacity building. Expected technical assistance grant awards will be between $100,000 and $350,000, with a maximum award of $350,000.
- However, the City administration may recommend grant amounts of more than $350,000 if there are extenuating circumstances and/or if there would be unallocated funds. Budget allocations will be based on demonstrated need and must be fully deployed within 24 months. CSJHD will consider one six-month extension to accommodate special circumstances.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants (Applicants) must have, or be in the process of acquiring, nonprofit 501(c)(3) status. Eligible applicants should be one of the following (or organizations that are in the process of becoming one of the following): tenant cooperative; tenant advocate group; community land trust; legal advocate; or other not-for-profit organization. Organizations must be based in San José or should be regionally active organizations that can demonstrate a commitment to San José, and particularly the target community that they intend to support.
- The Applicant’s organization must demonstrate that they are committed to anti-displacement activities, advancing community ownership and civic power, and/or affordable housing acquisition/rehabilitation. Applicants’ missions would align with this by aiming to revitalize, building community among, and/or enhance the quality of life of residents in specific communities or neighborhoods.
For more information, visit CSJHD.
