The City of Coeur d’Alene is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Program funding cycle of its Community Opportunity Grant.
Donor Name: City of Coeur d’Alene
State: Idaho
City: Coeur d’Alene
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Each year, the City of Coeur d’Alene invites competitive grant proposals for projects that benefit low-to-moderate income (LMI) people or neighborhoods, and/or promote job creation/economic development. Funding for the City’s CDBG Program is provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Applicants must comply with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations. Each year, Community Opportunity Grant funding is made available, with a maximum of 15% of the total allocation available for public service projects. Other eligible projects will also be considered, including Public Facilities and LMI Affordable Housing.
Funding Information
This grant cycle has approximately $81,644 in available Program Year (PY) 2025 funding (Grant year begins October 1, 2025). Approximately $34,400 will be available for Public Service projects. Additionally, it is expected that approximately $36,900 of remaining PY 2020-2022 funds will be available for eligible grant proposals. Minimum proposal requests of $20,000 will be accepted for all projects.
Grant Period
The City would prefer (but does not require) that projects be completed within 12 months of the award of project funding.
Uses of Funds
The City of Coeur d’Alene’s CDBG program will provide annual grants for viable projects, which may include providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate-income persons. CDBG funds may be used for activities which include but are not limited to:
- Acquisition of Real Property
- Relocation and Demolition
- Rehabilitation of Residential and Non-Residential Structures
- Construction of Public Facilities and Improvements, such as Water and Sewer Facilities, Streets, Neighborhood Centers, and the Conversion of School Buildings for Eligible Purposes.
- Public Service Activities, which may include Employment Services, Crime Prevention and Public Safety, Childcare, Health Services, Substance Abuse Services, Fair Housing Counseling, Education Programs, Energy Conservation, Services for Senior Citizens, and Services for Homeless Persons.
- Activities Relating to Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Resources.
Who May Apply
Any individual, profit, or nonprofit organization, business or governmental agency may apply for the CDBG’s Community Opportunity Grant funds. Applicants must be in compliance with federal, state, local laws and regulations.
For more information, visit City of Coeur d’Alene.
