The City of Jonesboro 2024 CDBG Request For Proposal (RFP) applications are currently being accepted.
Donor Name: City of Jonesboro
State: Arkansas
City: Jonesboro
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/29/2024
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 [24 CFR 570.200(j)]. When such activities are conducted, the activities must be offered separately, in time and location, and the participation must be voluntary.
Funding Information
- There is a $10,000 minimum and $20,000 maximum funding request (funding available for public services is dependent on the number of applicants this cycle).
- Program Year: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.
Eligible Activities
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Funding eligibility is as follow, including but not limited to:
- 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.
- Organization must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Must serve an absolute verifiable minimum of 51% Low Income
- Must be a NEW non-duplicated service or quantifiable increase in the level of service.
For more information, visit City of Jonesboro.
