City to accept bids for CDBG funds
By Rochelle Moore
Published in News on October 19, 2017 5:50 AM
The city of Goldsboro is accepting applications from agencies with programs serving low and moderate incomes that could be eligible for federal funding.
Each year, the city sets aside a portion of its Community Development Block Grant funding and provides grants to area agencies, nonprofits and for-profits, that provide programs that provide suitable living environments, create economic opportunities and decent housing.
Applications are available in the Goldsboro Community Relations Department or on the department website, located within the city's website, at www.goldsboronc.gov. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Dec. 15.
"One of the city's goals in providing these funds to organizations that provide public service activities or projects, is to hopefully aid in providing opportunities that are accessible, sufficient and effective in helping people move toward maximum independence," said Shycole Simpson-Carter, Goldsboro community relations director.
Applicants will need to meet national CDBG objectives, identified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The objectives include programs that benefit people with low and moderate incomes, aid in the prevention or elimination of blight or meet an urgent need.
"HUD regulations allow the use of CDBG grant funds for a wide range of public service activities or projects that provide social services and, or other direct assistance to low and moderate income individuals or households, (such as) senior services, health services, homeless services, youth services, education programs, victims of domestic violence services, crime prevention, substance abuse services, after school and child enrichment to name a few.
"All activities and projects must comply with federal regulations applicable to individual activities and projects to be considered for funding."
During the 2016-17 fiscal year, the city received $312,836 in CDBG funds and provided $66,925 to area nonprofits, including $46,925 for public services and $20,000 for economic development activities, according to Community Relations Department figures.
The city also received $302,836 in CDBG funds for the current fiscal year and provided $80,425 to nonprofits, including $45,425 for public services, $10,000 for economic development and $25,000 for transitional housing.