The City of Hillsboro announces the availability of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Donor Name: City of Hillsboro
State: Oregon
City: Hillsboro
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/20/2023
Details:
The funds are authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and are received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The objectives of CDBG activities must be in accordance with the Washington County, City of Beaverton, and Hillsboro Consortium’s Five-year Consolidated Plan and in compliance with national objectives to develop viable urban communities through the implementation of the following goals, principally for the benefit of low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons:
- Decent housing,
- A suitable living environment,
- Eliminate slums and blight,
- Expanded economic opportunity, and
- Respond to an urgent need.
The City of Hillsboro does not fund Public Service activities through its annual CDBG allocation but instead will fund Public Service activities through its Community Service Grant Program.
Eligibility Criteria
- In order to apply, an agency or organization must demonstrate that it is:
- Organized as a 501(c)(3) or (c)(4) not-for-profit corporation; or
- A tax-exempt organization with letter of determination from the Internal Revenue Service.
- Organizations applying for CDBG funds will be asked to demonstrate:
- Experience and Capacity: Adequate management experience and financial capability in the organization to meet accounting standards and reporting requirements as set forth in federal regulations listed in the contract.
- Insurance Requirements: Agencies receiving funding are required to provide commercial general liability insurance. If services provided under the contract are by a licensed professional, then professional liability insurance will also be required. If driving is within the scope of services provided under the contract, then automobile insurance will also be required. Worker’s Compensation Insurance is also required.
- State Prevailing Wages: All sub-recipients and contractors shall ensure compliance with Oregon prevailing wage laws in ORS 279C.800 et seq.
For more information, visit City of Hillsboro.