The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program supports community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities.
Donor Name: City of Barberton
State: Ohio
City: Barberton
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/25/2022
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
To support community development, activities are identified through an ongoing process. Activities may address needs such as infrastructure, economic development projects, public facilities installation, community centers, housing rehabilitation, public services, clearance/acquisition, microenterprise assistance, code enforcement, homeowner assistance, etc.
Project Eligibility
This application is intended for public service agencies that provide eligible Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities for low to moderate-income (LMI) individuals and households. The project must align with at least one objective of the Consolidated Plan. All projects must be ready to start at the time of application. The project must be completed within one (1) year, and all agreements will be made with January 1 as the effective start date. Upon agreement execution, all eligible expenses after January 1 will be funded. All CDBG rules and regulations are in place even if the City and the agency have not signed an executed agreement.
Application Review & Process
The Project Review Committee (PRC) will review applications after the DPCD determines application completion. The PRC will evaluate applications based on the following criteria:
- Application completion, including appropriate documentation attached,
- Meeting an objective of the Consolidated Plan,
- Project eligibility and feasibility,
- Agency capacity,
- Evidence of matching/leveraged funding,
- Collaboration with other agencies, and
- Other criteria deemed necessary by the PRC.
Timeframe
The project must be completed within one (1) year, and all agreements will be made with January 1 as the effective start date.
For more information, visit Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).