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Community Development Block Grants (Washington State) is sponsored by Washington State Department of Commerce. This funding assists eligible Washington State small cities, towns, and counties in carrying out community development projects that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
Eligible activities include public facilities (water, wastewater, streets, sidewalks), community facilities (community centers, fire stations, homeless shelters, childcare facilities), infrastructure for affordable housing, housing rehabilitation, and economic development.
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CDBG General Purpose Grants – Washington State Department of Commerce Shared Standards Initiative 简体中文 ( Chinese (Simplified) ) 繁體中文 ( Chinese (Traditional) ) Tiếng Việt ( Vietnamese ) CDBG General Purpose Grants CDBG General Purpose grants are open on an ongoing basis, as funds are available.
Funding is to assist eligible Washington State small cities, towns, and counties in carrying out community development projects that principally benefit low-and moderate-income persons. The Washington State CDBG Program is funded by the U. S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Eligible General Purpose grant activities (PDF) include: Public facilities, such as water, wastewater, streets and sidewalks Community facilities, such as community centers, fire stations, homeless shelters, and childcare facilities Infrastructure in support of affordable housing and housing rehabilitation Economic development such as micro-enterprise assistance Commerce anticipates $11 million from HUD’s annual allocation for the state CDBG Program.
Grants will be awarded on a fund’s available basis. Maximum grant award up to $2 million based on project type. CDBG General Purpose Grant- Program Overview (PDF) Only these Washington cities, towns and counties (PDF) can apply.
See also Eligible Project Tests (PDF) . The program prioritizes: Financial need: Prioritizing applicants who do not have viable access to other funds/resources. Funding readiness: Prioritizing applicants who have secured all other funds.
Funding efforts: Prioritizing applicants who have pursued other funding. Equity: Prioritizing communities who have not recently received CDBG funding and who do not have open CDBG contracts for similar activities. Applicants first submit the eligibility form.
After meeting CDBG program priorities and threshold requirements, applicants may be invited to complete a 2-part application. For an overview of our application process, see the CDBG General Purpose Application Webinar Slides (PDF) .
CDBG General Purpose Grants Applicant Eligibility Form (on Smartsheet) Application Part 1: Eligibility and Readiness ZoomGrants Application – Part 1 Questions (PDF) LMI Checklist and Guide (PDF) Project Budget Form and Instructions (Excel) Application Part 2: Public Participation ZoomGrants Application – Part 2 Questions (PDF) Public Participation Guide (PDF) Public Hearing sample (PDF) Grievance Procedure sample (PDF) Ethnicity and Race Instructions (PDF) 2020-2025 CDBG General Purpose Grant Awards (PDF) Technical Assistance Resources Management Handbook & Attachments HUD LMI Data for non-entitlement jurisdictions (PDF) Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council (IACC) Municipal Research Services Center of Washington Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Jon Galow, Project Manager Jon.
Galow@commerce. wa. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible Washington State small cities, towns, and counties. Special purpose districts, public housing authorities, community action agencies, economic development councils, other non-profit organizations, and Indian tribes are not eligible to apply directly but may be sub-recipients. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1 - $2,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Development Block Grants (Washington State) is funded by Washington State Department of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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