Grant Round Open for Regular FY 2022 CDBG Funding and CARES Act CDBG Funding

Posted on: September 22, 2020 - 1:10pm

FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant Application

The City of Rochester’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is requesting grant applications for FY 2022 (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022) funding consideration. 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. The CDBG program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. There is a 15% cap on the public services category of funding.

The full CDBG grant application and instructions for FY 2022 can be downloaded from the city’s website at https://www.rochesternh.net/community-development-division/files/fy-2022-cdbg-application. This application is due by November 20, 2020 by 4:00 p.m. Please read the full instructions on the grant application carefully before completing and submitting.

CARES Act Community Development Block Grant Application

The City of Rochester's CDBG program has received a Round 3 allocation of funds through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in the amount of $146,576. These funds are to be expended on activities are programs that prevent, prepare for, or respond to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Activities also must assist primarily low- and moderate-income residents of the City of Rochester. If a grant is awarded, the funds will be available during FY 2021 (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022) as soon as HUD approval has been received.

The full CARES Act CDBG grant application and instructions can be downloaded from the city's website at https://www.rochesternh.net/community-development-division/files/round-3-cares-act-cdbg-application. This application is due by October 30, 2020 by 4:00 p.m. Please read the full instructions on the grant application carefully before completing and submitting.

Questions regarding the grant applications, available funding, or the Rochester CDBG program can be addressed to Community Development Coordinator Julian Long at julian.long@rochesternh.net.