The City of Davenport is seeking applications for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate incomes.
Donor Name: City of Davenport
State: Iowa
City: Davenport
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/28/2022
Size of the Grant: $1 Million
Details:
The City of Davenport will hold a virtual workshop on November 29, 2022 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to explain the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) YR49 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024) subrecipient application process and requirements. Any agency or organization wishing to apply must attend this virtual workshop. As a CDBG entitlement community, Davenport receives an annual allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This year Davenport received $1.6 million.
The primary goal of the CDBG program, as outlined by Title I of the Housing & Community Development Act is “…the development of viable community, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate incomes.”
Any not-for-profit organization (501(c)3 status) in existence for a minimum of one year located within the City of Davenport providing eligible programs or services for low/moderate income Davenport residents may apply. Not-for-profit organizations not located within the City of Davenport may apply if providing a unique service for the entire Quad City area that has a physical location in Davenport.
Funding Information
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), approximately $1 Million per year
- HOME Investment Partnership, approximately $300,000 per year
These funds are for activities benefiting low and moderate income residents and are restricted to uses that meet federal regulations in the areas of affordable housing, community development, and economic development.
City staff is responsible for completing the plans, studies, and reports required by the federal programs, as well as providing oversight and monitoring of entities receiving federal funds.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants for CDBG include City departments and nonprofit 501(c)3 agencies that deliver eligible activities to Davenport residents.
- Eligible applicants for HOME are for-profit and non-profit affordable housing developers with documented experience, capacity, and financial resources to complete projects in a timely manner and in compliance with all applicable regulations. CED staff oversees the application, construction, and compliance process for HOME funds. HOME funds are awarded to affordable housing activities on a project by project basis. Consideration by the City Council may be required based on the size and/or cost of the affordable housing development being proposed.
For more information, visit City of Davenport.
