There is no limit to the number of applications that an agency may submit, but each project should be submitted as its own application. Matching funds are not required, but projects are strongly encouraged to have other sources of funding and leveraging capabilities. Applications selected for funding may receive less than the requested amount depending on the number of applications received and the available funding. By applying, funding is not guaranteed to any agency or project. The amount awarded is final, and costs that exceed that amount are the responsibility of the awarded agency. CDBG costs may not be incurred until a Notice to Proceed is issued by the City. Eligible Applicants • Public or private nonprofit agencies (must be a 501(c)(3) or 509(a).) • Faith-based organizations • Public agencies All applicants must have a DUNS Number and be registered on the federal System for Award Management (SAM). The DUNS number and SAM registration is required by the federal government. You may obtain a DUNS number by calling 1-866-705-5711 or visit www.sam.gov. Once the DUNS number is obtained you can register on SAM at www.sam.gov. You are strongly encouraged to pursue obtaining a DUNS number promptly as there may be delays associated with this process. Application Scoring and Ranking The Community Development Division and the Scoring Committee will give additional consideration and higher scores to projects that can show the following actions have been completed at the time of application: 1. Completed Phase 1/ESA and required follow up 2. Testing for Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos-containing materials 3. Completed site plans and designs 4. URA requirements met 5. Project funding secured 6. Documentation regarding the physical state of the project site including maps, deed/lease for premises, or photos 7. Additional documentation that proves project readiness such as a Proforma, Planning Department applications, zoning change requests, etc. Priority Areas The City will award additional points to proposed projects that: 1. Increase Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility in public-use buildings • OR 2. Increase access to services directly for low- and moderate-income people in target neighborhoods. See Exhibit A for a map of Target Areas and Census Tracts • OR 3. Increase site preparedness for low income housing Specific Project eligibility information All projects must fall within an eligible CDBG activity category and meet a national objective in order to be considered for funding. Please review the following as you will be asked to identify where your project or program fits in. The City has identified the following activities as eligible: Eligible Activities: 1. Public facilities: In general, public facilities and public improvements include all facilities and improvements that are publicly owned, or that are owned by a nonprofit and open to the general public. The acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or installation of public facilities and improvements are eligible activities under CDBG and can be carried out by a subrecipient or other nonprofit. Public facilities may only be owned by these types of entities. Eligible types of facilities and improvements include: • Infrastructure improvements (construction or installation) including, but not limited to streets, curbs, and water and sewer lines; • Neighborhood facilities including, but not limited to public schools, libraries, recreational facilities, parks, playgrounds; and • Facilities for persons with special needs such as facilities for the homeless or domestic violence shelters, nursing homes, or group homes for the disabled. Eligible costs associated with eligible activities may include: • Energy efficiency improvements; • Handicapped accessibility improvements (including improvements to buildings used for general conduct of government); and • Architectural design features and other treatments aimed at improving aesthetic quality (e.g., sculptures, fountains). If the assisted facility is owned by a nonprofit, the CDBG regulations stipulate that the facility must be open to the public during normal working hours. Ineligible Activities: 1. The maintenance and repair of public facilities and improvements is generally ineligible (e.g., filling potholes, repairing cracks in sidewalks, mowing grass at public recreational areas or replacing street light bulbs). 2. Operating costs associated with public facilities or improvements are ineligible unless part of a CDBG-assisted public service activity or eligible as an interim assistance activity. 3. A public facility otherwise eligible for assistance under the CDBG program may be assisted with CDBG funds even if it part of a multiple use building containing ineligible uses, if: • The public portion of the facility that is otherwise eligible and proposed for assistance will occupy a designated and discrete area within the larger facility; and • The grantee can determine the costs attributable to the facility proposed for assistance as separate and distinct from the overall costs of the multiple-use building and/or facility. Allowable costs are limited to those attributable to the eligible portion of the building or facility. If you are unsure what category or subgroup your project or program falls within, or have questions about eligible or ineligible activities, please contact City staff. Reporting requirements and general regulatory compliance All projects must comply with federal regulations applicable to individual projects. These regulations include, but are not limited to: • Federal procurement standards • Davis Bacon and Copeland (Anti-kickback) Acts • Section 3 • Women-Owned & Minority Owned Businesses • Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act (URA) • Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity regulations • Federal fiscal/audit standards • Conflict of interest standards Please see the helpful links section for a link to Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) laws and regulations. Projects are monitored through technical assistance, site visits, and formal file reviews. Reporting is due at least quarterly during the program year. Specific Regulatory requirements: Environmental Review and Hazardous Materials All projects will require a HUD Environmental Review performed by the City. Depending on the scope of the project, there may be substantial expenses related to required environmental reports and hazardous material testing. All costs related to the environmental review process must be paid by the awarded agency with non-CDBG funds. The reviews will be completed prior to the notice to proceed date. If your project involves buying land for a new building, constructing a new building or infrastructure, or changing a building’s use, the Environmental Review may be lengthy and may cause project delays. Federal lead-based paint and asbestos regulations will apply to all housing related projects. Please consult with City staff if you need assistance incorporating these regulations into your project design. National Objectives All projects must meet one of the national objectives below which are described in more detail in the next section. A complete list of HUD’s National Objectives can be found at www.hud.gov 1. Benefit low- and moderate-income persons.* 2. Prevent or eliminate slums or blights. 3. Meet other urgent community needs. * 70% of the total CDBG budget is dedicated towards meeting this goal per federal regulations. 1. Benefit Low- and Moderate-Income Persons At least 70% of CDBG funds must benefit low- and moderate-income residents, those earning 80% or less than the area median income (AMI). To meet the national objective of benefiting low- and moderate-income persons each project must fall into one of the two categories outlined below: A. Low-Mod Limited Clientele (LMC) These projects benefit a limited group of people, at least 51% of whom are income eligible/low- and moderate-income. To qualify under this category the project must meet the following criteria: 1. Serve one of the following groups primarily presumed to be Low-and-Moderate-Income (LMI): abused children, battered spouses, elderly persons, severely disabled adults, homeless persons, illiterate adults, persons living with AIDS and migrant farm workers. 2. Require information on family size and information documenting that at least 51% of clients are income eligible. 3. Maintain eligibility requirements which limit the activity exclusively to income eligible persons. Examples of LMC eligible projects include, but are not limited to, health services, senior services, and homeless services. B. Low Mod Area Benefit (LMA) In order to qualify as a LMA benefit a project must meet each of the following criteria: 1. Be available to all residents of a particular area with delineated boundaries (service area). 2. At least 51% of the area residents are low- and moderate-income (see attached LMI census tract information). 3. The service area is primarily residential. An agency must maintain the following records for compliance (minimum requirements) for either LMA or LMC: 1. Total number of beneficiaries served throughout the program year; 2. Documentation that at least 51% of the program participants are low- to moderate-income unless those served are presumed eligible; and 3. Intake forms showing household size, annual income, race and ethnicity of clients. All applications will be reviewed by City staff to determine eligibility and completeness. After each application is reviewed by City staff, the application will move on for review and ranking by a review panel. Applications will be rated using a numerical scoring process that considers the project’s overall benefit to the community, agency experience, cost reasonableness, and project readiness. If additional information is required, you will be contacted by City staff.

Only projects that meet the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's criteria for CDBG funding will be awarded funds. Applications must be submitted by an authorized individual.