The City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD) is seeking proposals for the Community Development Block Grant.
Donor Name: City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD)
State: New York
City: Syracuse
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/27/2023
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Funding Priorities
- Promote and Preserve Safe, Affordable, and Stable Housing
- Home improvement direct assistance, targeting healthy housing principles with an emphasis on lead hazard remediation and improving energy efficiency;
- Development of affordable housing with preferences for scattered site, mixed income approaches, complementing identified community needsforthose most vulnerable and improving housing quality;
- Eviction prevention and landlord/tenant counseling assistance with an emphasis on early intervention and reducing forced family mobility;
- Support homeless prevention, street outreach, and rapid rehousing activities;
- Reduce barriers to fair housing.
- Build Family Wealth and Promote Economic Inclusion
- Home ownership promotion and retention, including homebuyer education, down payment assistance, and legal services related to estate planning and bequests;
- Workforce development programming targeting underserved Syracuse residents that focuses on existing and projected employment opportunities, most notably the construction trades and supporting the Syracuse Build collaborative;
- Financial empowerment services available to all City residents, with an emphasis on partnerships with those preparing for and/or newly entering the workforce;
- Developing creative financing solutions to assist individuals, families, and small business owners in achieving their goals and achieving long-term sustainability.
- Create more Vibrant, Resilient Neighborhoods
- Reduce residential and commercial corridor vacancy and remove blighting influences;
- Support development efforts that result from demonstrated grass roots input and community engagement;
- Support city-owned community centers with emphasis on quality programming for youth and seniors.
Grant Period
The program year runs from May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Funds are available to non-profit agencies that are tax exempt under the 501(c) (3) provision of the Internal Revenue Code.
For more information, visit NBD.
