HUD Funds Available For 2010-2011

Monday, October 19, 2009

The city of Chattanooga’s Consolidated Grant Program begins July 1, 2010. The city anticipates having CDBG, Emergency Shelter Grant, and HOME Investment Act funds, for 2010-2011 fiscal years projects.

The city will accept proposals for CDBG, ESG, and HOME funds from governmental entities and private non-profit organizations that have a proven record, a 501 (c) 3 designation status, and must have been in operations for at least one year or more.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend Allocations Workshop Session, where priorities and program requirements will be discussed. The workshop sessions will be held at the Development Resource Center, 1250 Market St. 1st Floor Conference Room on Tuesday, Nov. 3; HOME Investment Act, 4-5 p.m., and CDBG and Emergency Shelter Grant, 5-6 p.m.

Proposal/applications may be obtained after Nov. 3 by calling the Community Development Office at 757-5133. Proposals may be submitted to the Department of Neighborhood Services and Community Development, Second Floor, City Hall, 101 E. 11th St., Chattanooga, TN 37402, until Dec. 18.

For additional information contact the Department of Neighborhood Services and Community Development at 757-5133, City Hall, Suite 200, 101 E. 11th St., Chattanooga, TN 37402 or e-mail at thornton_ju@mail.chattanooga.gov


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