The City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department is accepting applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Donor Name: City of Phoenix
State: Arizona
City: Phoenix
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/20/2022
Size of the Grant: $30,000
Details:
The City of Phoenix, Neighborhood Services Department (NSD), which administers the city’s HUD CDBG program, is issuing this NOFO utilizing CDBG funds. The CDBG program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitlement cities and communities. The mission of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, primarily for low- and moderate-income individuals.
The proposed Public Services grants will support the needs of low- and moderate-income Phoenix residents. The purpose of the funding through this NOFO is to provide non-profit organizations that serve low- and moderate-income communities in Phoenix with funding to deliver critical programs and services.
Objective
As part of HUD funding requirements, applications must meet the low- and moderate-income CDBG National Objective and Limited Clientele activity for the Public Services priorities. CFR570.201(e); CFR 570.208(a). Eligible applicants must be an established, incorporated nonprofit organization, in good standing with the Arizona Corporation Commission, that primarily serves low- and moderate-income Phoenix residents (e.g., beneficiaries). “Primarily” is defined as serving more than 51% low- and moderate-income Phoenix residents.
Funding Information
Maximum Request is $30,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Non-profit Organizations – Applicants must be an established non-profit providing programs and services to low- and moderate-income Phoenix residents. At the time of application submission, organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, provide proof of System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration or proof they have initiated SAM.gov registration, be eligible to do business in Arizona and in good standing. The proposed program beneficiaries must be low- and moderate-income City of Phoenix residents and must meet the CDBG National Objective. Eligible applicants may also include:
- Schools – In addition to being an incorporated nonprofit organization, Public and Charter school applicants must be located in and contribute to revitalization strategies in one of the city’s targeted areas or the student population must primarily reside in a targeted neighborhood. Charter Schools are allowed to accept grants and gifts to supplement their state funding. However, the base support a charter school receives from a federal or state agency intended for the basic maintenance and operations of the school may be reduced if the school receives a CDBG award for the same dollars already provided by the State.
- Faith-Based Organizations – Faith-based organizations are an important part of the social service network. HUD issued a final rule amendment allowing faith-based organizations to compete for CDBG funding on the same basis as other nonprofits. However, faith-based organizations cannot use these funds to support worship, religious instruction, or proselytization. Religious activities must not be a part of the CDBG supported activity and cannot be a requirement for receiving funded services. Faith based organizations that participate in this NOFO will retain independence from federal, state, and local governments and may carry out its mission provided CDBG funds are not used to support religious activities. Faith-based organizations that participate in this NOFO shall not discriminate against a program beneficiary on the basis of religion or religious belief.
For more information, visit Public Services Grant Program.