The City of Hickory is now accepting applications for non-profit Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The funds are used for grants for public services programs that benefit low and moderate-income people in the City of Hickory in support of its housing and community development goals.

The City of Hickory Community Development Division is committed to the betterment of its citizens and the community through strong economic development, housing rehabilitation, homelessness services programs, affordable housing, and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for improvement projects in lower income neighborhoods.

Funding Information

The City anticipates funding up to $40,000 in its 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for Community Development activities. Successful applicants would expect to receive grants between $5,000 and $15,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants may include neighborhood-based non-profit entities, 501(c)(3) organizations and other taxexempt organizations. The applicant must provide sufficient information on the purpose and activities of the organization and the proposed project or program.
• Programs requesting grant funding must serve low and moderate income citizens of the City of Hickory. All projects must meet a National Objective of the Community Development Block Grant Program. All Activities proposed must be eligible activities under the CDBG program guidelines.
• Funds may be used for contracts for services and/or specified honoria provided the proposed recipient is providing direct services to the target population.
• The Community Development Block Grant program will not consider applications for programs or projects for political purposes or which promote a particular religious point of view. Funds from the grant program are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• Applicants must have been in operation at a permanent location within the City of Hickory for at least one year to be considered for CDBG Grant Funds.

Priority

• Priority will be given to programs or projects which will have the greatest impact on low and moderate income citizens of Hickory and which provide direct services and resources to the targeted populations(s).
• Applicants are encouraged to be creative in developing projects that address real community needs. They are also encouraged to develop partnerships with other agencies and organizations if at all possible.
• Public service funding will not exceed 15% of Community Development Block Grant Annual Grant as required by HUD. Generally, grants will be between $5,000 to $15,000.
• The proposal should state how the City of Hickory’s Consolidated Plan Strategies will be addressed.

For more information, visit City of Hickory.