Deadline: 24-Sep-20
The Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) seeks applications from eligible local units of government that would like to be considered for programs funded through the state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
The goal of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) is to encourage communities with eligible populations to focus on long-term community development. Competitive projects must demonstrate the following:
- They meet the goal of the Federal Act;
- The particular project addresses the long-term planning and development efforts of the community;
- The funds granted will have a significant impact on the overall project; The community has demonstrated a strong commitment to the project and its sustainability; and
- The project is ready to proceed upon grant award and will be completed within 18 months after grant award.
Funding Information
- Wastewater / Drinking Water (WDW) Program: The amount of Community Development Block Grants funds granted will be based on a $5,000 cost per project beneficiary.
- Stormwater Improvements Program: The amount of CDBG funds granted will be based on a $5,000 cost per project beneficiary.
Eligible Activities
OCRA utilizes Community Development Block Grants funding for a variety of programs. The following two (2) programs are eligible for funding this round:
- Wastewater / Drinking Water (WDW)
- Stormwater Improvements Program (SIP)
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Community Development Block Grants assistance projects must meet the following minimum requirements:
- The lead applicant must be a non-entitlement city, county, or incorporated town that possesses the legal capacity to carry out the proposed program.
- The lead applicant may contract with a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization to carry out the activities of an eligible project, provided that the organization can document its nonprofit status with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, the Indiana Department of Revenue, and the Indiana Secretary of State.
- The proposed project must meet a national objective and be an eligible activity under Section 105 (a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. In general, the project must either:
- benefit an area or limited clientele whose population is at least 51% low- and moderate-income
- If an income survey is used, it must be started before the proposal due date
- aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
- benefit an area or limited clientele whose population is at least 51% low- and moderate-income
For more information, visit https://www.in.gov/ocra/cdbg.htm