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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Projects and Programs Serving Low-Income Residents

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnerships Program


Agency
Local

GrantWatch ID#
166706

Funding Source
City of Woonsocket
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Geographic Focus
USA: Rhode Island: City of Woonsocket

Important Dates
Deadline: 02/28/22 2:00 PM Save

Grant Description
Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community development projects. Funding is intended for projects and programs that address community needs, economic development, affordable housing, infrastructure and community improvements, and public services. Funds will be awarded only to projects providing services within the City of Woonsocket.

Woonsocket is currently accepting applications for funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). Only certified Community Housing Development Corporations (CHDOs) are eligible to use this application for HOME Investment Partnership Program funds.

For federal grant funding, it is required, at a minimum, that 51% of all clients benefiting from the service or activity have household incomes at or below 80% of the HUD Median Family Income (MFI). Activities that exclusively serve a group of persons in any one or a combination of the following categories may be presumed to benefit persons, 51 percent or whom are low- and moderate-income: abused children, battered spouses, elderly persons, adults meeting the definition of “severely disabled,” homeless persons, illiterate adults, persons living with AIDS, and migrant farm workers.

A summary of the programs covered by this NOFA is below:

CDBG–funded programs and projects carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and the provision of improved community facilities and services. Activities must benefit low- and moderate-income residents and be in line with HUD’s national objectives.

HOME–funded programs and projects provide safe and affordable housing to low- and moderate- income persons in the City. Funding can be used to finance single and rental-housing rehabilitation, as well as first-time homeownership programs. This NOFA covers the funding for certified Community Housing Development Organizations.

For Eligible Activities and Eligible Costs, see the Application document in Supporting Documents below. 



Recipient

Eligibility
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

Additional Eligibility Criteria
There must be evidence that the agency/organization is a bona-fide non-profit corporation.

HOME applications are for first-time low-income homebuyers and existing property owners interested in the Housing Rehab program.

Pre-Proposal Conference
A community forum to review the application process will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 2:30 PM through a ZOOM format. Because of the Covid -19 Pandemic State of RI and Department of Health regulations, this meeting will be conducted remotely ONLY.

In the administration of programs and projects, the City of Woonsocket makes every effort to ensure non-discriminatory treatment, outreach, and access to program and project resources. This applies to contracting, as well as to marketing and selection of program participants. The City expects the same effort from grant sub-recipients and contractors. For residents/agencies, the ZOOM connection will be provided through the Planning Department:

Zoom Meeting ID: 836 6047 7755

Or join by following this link: https://zoom.us/meeting/83660477755

Pre-Application Information
Completed applications must be received at the Department of Planning and Development no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022.

HOME applications are for first-time low-income homebuyers and existing property owners interested in the Housing Rehab program, are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Estimated Size of Grant
This NOFA announces the availability of approximately $1,250,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), $450,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds, $1,634,946 in HOME American Rescue Plan funds, and $113,000 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds.

Contact Information
Completed applications must be received at the Department of Planning and Development, City Hall – 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895.

Because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, if applicants experience Complications/Difficulties in submitting the application before or on the deadline, PLEASE CONTACT Carl J. Johnson at (401) 597-5359 or email at cjjohnson@woonsocketri.org in THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY for a REQUEST for an EXTENSION. Discretion/Length of the proposed extension is to be determined by the City.

Questions concerning this notice are encouraged. For more information, please contact Carl J. Johnson, Department of Planning & Development, City Hall, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895, cjjohnson@woonsocketri.org, 401-597-5359.

Parties interested in HOME applications should contract Carl J. Johnson, Program Manager, Department of Planning & Development, Woonsocket City Hall, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895, cjjohnson@woonsocketri.org, 401-767-9232.

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