CDBG Grant Applications for FY 2016-2017

The City of Rochester’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The program aims to assist low- and moderate-income residents of the City of Rochester through funding public services, economic development initiatives, low-income housing rehabilitation, and public facilities projects. As part of the program, the City of Rochester distributes subgrants to non-profits and other organizations that perform work related to the City’s CDBG goals.

Priorities identified for FY 2016-2017 include affordable housing initiatives, lead paint abatement in low-income housing, employment and vocational services for unemployed and underemployed residents, treatment and services for residents with mental illnesses, substance abuse treatment and prevention, and Housing First and rapid rehousing for chronically homeless persons. More information on City of Rochester community development priorities under the current Consolidated Plan (FY 2015-2020) is available at http://www.rochesternh.net/community-development-division/pages/action-plans.

Please click here to access the grant application for the upcoming FY 2016-2017 funding cycle. This application is due on Friday, January 8, 2016 by 3 p.m. Note that there are several changes from last year’s application.

If you are in doubt about the eligibility of your proposed activity or project, please contact the Community Development Coordinator as soon as possible to receive a pre-application eligibility determination. The Community Development Coordinator can be reached by email at julian.long@rochesternh.net and by phone at 603-335-7519.