CDBG Public Service Agency Grants Available
January 23, 2017
The Portsmouth Community Development Department is now accepting applications for the FY 2018 Public Service Agency Grant program. The funding for this program is provided by a Community Development Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This is a competitive grant program that makes grants of up to $10,000 to non-profit public service agencies that serve Portsmouth individuals and families who earn very low, low or moderate-incomes. Funds may be used for operating expenses during the program year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018.
Eligible agencies must have a 501(c)(3) tax exemption status and over 51% of their clients must earn very low, low, or moderate incomes as defined by U.S. Housing and Urban Development. Eligible grant expenses include the cost of labor, supplies, and/or materials required for the provision of services to agency clientele. Agencies that have received funding in the previous year, must also be able to demonstrate that they can either increase the number of clients they assist or the services they provide in the coming year. The deadline for submission of applications to the City of Portsmouth Community Development Department is 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017. In order to be considered for funding, applications must be received by that date and time.
To request an application, or to obtain more information about the CDBG Public Service Agency Grant Program, please call Elise Annunziata, Community Development Coordinator, in the Portsmouth Community Development Department at (603) 610-7281.
