Montana community development block grant program

Failure to respond to a criterion or to comply with a pertinent and important application requirement may result in no points being awarded for that criterion. Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified once the final funding decisions are made. These meetings are intended to help unsuccessful applicants identify areas of improvement for future CDBG-ED applications. Please contact the program if you have any questions or need additional information.

Electronic copies submitted on portable USB drives are discouraged. Clarification on CDBG Application Eligibility January : Each eligible local government jurisdiction may apply once per application cycle for each of the categories of CDBG grants as long as the applicant does not have an open CDBG project that was awarded more than four 4 years ago. Community Facilities and Public Facilities are considered one grant funding category.

The categories of CDBG grant are 1. Community and Public Facilities, 2. Affordable Housing Development, 3. Economic Development, and 4. If an applicant has an open CDBG project category, that has been awarded in the past four 4 years, that is not substantially complete, a new project application is ineligible.

If an applicant has an open CDBG project in a CDBG project category, that has been awarded in the past four 4 years, that is substantially complete, a new project application is eligible. Local governments are responsible for carrying out project activities commensurate with the project application and complying with all applicable state, federal, and local requirements.

No two projects are exactly alike and staff will provide technical assistance throughout the course of a project to help grantees identify, understand, and fulfill requirements applicable to your project.

Staff are equipped with the knowledge, resources, and experience to effectively navigate CDBG-ED grant administration requirements and help you successfully complete your project.

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Eligible Community Facility Activities Community facility projects typically involve new construction or rehabilitation of facilities that provide a service to predominantly low- to moderate-income persons. Eligible Applicants Eligible applicants are limited to counties, incorporated cities and towns, and consolidated city-county governments except Billings, Great Falls, and Missoula. Applying for Grants. Application Process The application guidelines are formally adopted through the State of Montana Administrative Rulemaking process during which the public has an opportunity to comment on draft guidelines.

Administering a Grant. Community Infrastructure Project Lifespan and Deadlines Funded infrastructure projects must be completed within four 4 years of the formal notice of award. Site specific activities provide direct assistance to income-eligible households, such as rehabilitation of housing for occupancy by an LMI family.

To qualify under the site specific LMI category, applicants must indicate how their activity will serve income-eligible households. The following tools can be used to determine income limits for the county in which the activity will occur and to document household eligibility. Activities benefit all residents of the area equally, regardless of income. The following tools can be used to demonstrate area benefit LMI eligibility. To qualify under the limited clientele LMI category, applicants must show that their activity meets one of the following four tests.

However, applicants must clearly document need and reasonability, and outline their proposed budget. Yes, applicants must complete an environmental review.