The City of Waukegan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Department is accepting applications for funding from City Departments and public and private non-profit agencies.
Donor Name: City of Waukegan
State: Illinois
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/11/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding is limited, therefore applications are carefully reviewed and grant awards are based on the proposal’s ability to address the identified priority needs (detailed in the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans), how the proposal fits into the City’s needs and strategies identified in the Consolidated Plan, the City’s approved Comprehensive Plan and proposal’s logic and merit, qualifications of the applicant, compliance with (National Objectives) federal regulations and other appropriate factors. Funding is not guaranteed to any agency. Past receipt of a CDBG grant does not guarantee, nor should it be interpreted as a commitment of ongoing financial support. Applicants should seek out as many different funding sources as possible and not become largely dependent on federal funding. Highly leveraged projects are viewed favorably and strongly encouraged. Applications not meeting the criteria listed above will not be considered for funding.
Each eligible applicant is limited to one competitively pointed application per program year.
Economic Development Projects: Units of local government and public and private not-for-profit entities may apply for funding for economic projects. Departments of the City of Waukegan shall be considered individual units of government for application purposes and are eligible to apply for CDBG funding on their own behalf.
- Microenterprise Assistance
- Commercial Rehabilitation
- Public Services
Federal Requirements for Economic Development Projects
- Environmental Review
- Davis Bacon
- Audit
- Access to Records
- Conflict of Interest
- Contract Work Hours & Safety Standards Act
- System Award Management
Funding Information
The minimum funding limit is $10,000 and the maximum funding limit is $100,000.
Eligible Projects
Projects that can be carried out with block grant funds include those items listed in the Consolidated Plan as priority goals for the Community Development Block Grant Department. Types of activities that are generally ineligible include: buildings for the general conduct of government, general government expense, political activities, purchase of construction or fire protection equipment, purchase of furnishings and personal property, operating and maintenance expenses for public facilities, income payments and construction of new housing and other facilities offering 24-hour care (except as allowed by 1990 Housing Act amendments). In addition, in accordance with First Amendment Church/State Principles, as a general rule, CDBG assistance may not be used for religious activities. Thus, funds may not be used for any activities of a religious nature or activities with religious components. Waukegan CDBG will not fund an agency’s general operating costs. Expenses must be linked with a particular activity, direct project cost.
Who Can Apply?
Applications will be accepted from local nonprofits and government agencies that have been in operation for at least one year. Departments of the City of Waukegan shall be considered individual units of government for application purposes and are eligible to apply on their own behalf. This program is designed to fund particular projects in Waukegan that benefit Waukegan residents and will be undertaken by local organizations. CDBG funds are not intended to be used as a source of general operating funds for any organization, direct project cost only.
For more information, visit City of Waukegan.
