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Applications accepted on a rolling basis from May 10 to November 15 annually, or until funding is exhausted
CDBG Planning Grants is sponsored by Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). DHCD offers planning grants through the CDBG program to increase the potential for project success and impact. These grants aid in developing clearly articulated strategies for addressing a locality's greatest community development needs, which could include capital improvements.
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CDBG Project Grants | DHCD CDBGprogram@dhcd. virginia. gov CDBG Project Grants are awarded competitively to aid eligible localities in implementing projects that will most directly impact the greatest needs of the community.
There are four primary project types under this funding source: Housing Rehabilitation, Infrastructure, Economic Development, and Public Services.
Localities with potential projects that have activities applicable to more than one of these project types should contact DHCD for technical assistance See the most recently awarded CDBG project and planning grants Non-entitlement units of local government are the only eligible recipients of Virginia CDBG funding, but these local governments may contract with Planning District Commissions, nonprofit organizations and other competent entities to undertake project activities.
Competitive grants are awarded following the competitive review of all applicable applications. The timeline for submission of competitive grant applications to DHCD is the spring of every year, with a second round conducted in the fall if funding remains. Applications review will occur in late spring/early summer, and announcements of competitive grant offers are anticipated in late summer/early fall.
In order to provide more targeted technical assistance to potential applicants for CDBG funding, DHCD strongly encourages all prospective competitive applicants to contact DHCD staff with project ideas or letters of interest. DHCD staff will accept, review and provide feedback on applications in January of each year.
To help ensure that the strongest possible competitive application is submitted, localities are encouraged to apply for a planning grant prior to submitting a construction application.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Non-entitlement units of local government are the only eligible recipients of Virginia CDBG funding, but these local governments may contract with Planning District Commissions, nonprofit organizations, and other compet… Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $10,000 to $50,000, depending on project category. A total of $1,000,000 is allocated for CDBG Planning Grants. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) / Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The CDBG program provides flexible funding to carry out a wide range of community development activities, including capital improvements for infrastructure projects such as water, wastewater, solid waste facilities, streets, and flood control, as well as community facilities lik…
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Grants, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), provide competitive funding for local governments to implement projects addressing community needs across four primary areas: housing rehabilitation, infrastructure, economic development, and public services. Eligible applicants are non-entitlement units of local government in Virginia, which may contract with Planning District Commissions, nonprofit organizations, and other competent entities for project activities. Planning grants range from $10,000 to $30,000 and Community Improvement Grants from $20,000 to $100,000. Applications are typically reviewed in spring and fall each year, with DHCD encouraging prospective applicants to submit letters of interest in January.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.