The City of Asheville’s Community and Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for CDBG and HOME grant funds 2023-24.
Donor Name: City of Asheville
State: North Carolina
County: Buncombe County (NC), Henderson County (NC), Transylvania County (NC), or Madison County (NC)
City: Asheville
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/09/2023
Details:
The Community and Economic Development Department manages and administers programs for Asheville and for a four-county consortium, consisting of Buncombe, Henderson, Transylvania and Madison Counties, that provide affordable housing, economic opportunities and other benefits for low-income residents.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) are federal grant programs through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which provide grant funds for eligible projects to create affordable housing for low-income households and support community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities.
Eligibility Criteria
- HOME applicants must be:
- Consortium member governments; or
- Non-profit agencies, housing authorities or for-profit entities, including those that may be applying through a member government. For those outside of Asheville, you must contact your member government for additional application requirements or,
- Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs)
- CDBG applicants must be:
- Non-profit agencies with a primary purpose to provide housing, human services, public facilities or economic development services within the City of Asheville.
- City of Asheville departments providing public facilities or infrastructure primarily serving low-income persons with a need that is currently underfunded or unfunded through the City’s general fund. Note that CDBG funds cannot be used on buildings for the general conduct of government, nor for general government expenses. “Non-profit” means having a 501(c)(3) tax exempt status from the IRS, and being registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State’s Office. All applicants must demonstrate a track record of continuous, active, and relevant operation for at least two years via their 501(c)(3) status.
For more information, visit City of Asheville.