The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program supports community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities.
Donor Name: City of Flint
State: Michigan
City: Flint
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2023
Details:
Purpose of the Program
The Purpose of the Community Development Block Grant Program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons.
To support community development, activities are identified through an ongoing process. Activities may address needs such as infrastructure, economic development projects, public facilities installation, community centers, housing rehabilitation, public services, clearance/acquisition, microenterprise assistance, code enforcement, homeowner assistance, etc.
National Objectives
To be eligible for funding, the project and/or activity for which you are requesting funding must address one national objective.
Benefits low- and moderate-income persons
- The project meets the needs of low- and moderate-income persons. At least 51 percent of the participants or beneficiaries of the program must meet the low- and moderate income guidelines listed in the Appendix of this RFP.
- The project is located in a low- and moderate-income area. In this case, the project must meet the needs of the residents of one of the areas identified in the Low to Mod Income Population Map. Typical activities funded are streets improvements, water and sewer lines, parks, and other public facilities.
- The project targets the needs of one of the following specific groups of people only (low-mod limited clientele): abused children, elderly persons, battered spouses, homeless persons, severely disabled persons, illiterate adults, persons living with AIDS, and migrant farm workers
- This project provides housing assistance to low- and moderate income households. Eligible activities include housing rehabilitation, acquisition of property for housing, and homeownership assistance.
- This project creates or retains jobs for low- and moderate-income persons.
- The project described eliminates specific instances of blight or physical decay. The only activities to be funded under this category are acquisition, demolition or rehabilitation of buildings.
Eligible Applicants
Legal non-profit agencies (501(c)(3)) and public agencies (such as the Flint School District, for example) are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit City of Flint.
