CDBG PROJECT PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA: Evaluation criteria are described in the CDBG Funding Policies which are part of the County’s Community Development Division Consolidated Plan and vary somewhat with the type of project proposed. Project selection criteria generally address priority needs, project feasibility and projected low- and moderate-income cost benefit. Successful Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposals must meet the following general requirements:

1. The proposed project must meet one of three national objectives of the Community Development program as established by Congress.

2. The proposed project must be an eligible CDBG activity and be a High Priority Need. (See Library for Priority Needs Chart).

3. The project sponsor must commit matching resources equivalent to at least 20 percent of the project's total budget. The proposal must document the source and availability of the matching resources. The project sponsor's administrative time spent on the project cannot be counted towards meeting the match requirements.

4. The project's budget and cost estimate must be realistic.

5. If a proposed project is funded, the Community Development Division will add an administration amount needed to conduct environmental reviews, document project accomplishments and report to HUD as Project Delivery costs.

6. The project must be ready to begin implementation on July 1, of the year funding is to be received.

7. Upon completion of the Project, the project sponsor agrees to; 1) accept ownership of the improvements, 2) become the successor of any Construction Contract, and 3) continue maintain and/or operate the improvements for the life of the project.

8. The project must not cause the relocation or displacement of low and moderate income people or cause the demolition or loss of low and moderate income housing.

For more information please review the Community Development Funding Policies available in the LIBRARY TAB or call the CDD Office: (503) 650-8591 with any questions or see our website: https://www.clackamas.us/communitydevelopment .

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