BACKGROUND 

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program that provides funds annually to all entitlement jurisdictions.  CDBG funds are used for community development and affordable housing activities that benefit low-income households and persons with special needs as well as public service needs, infrastructure improvements and economic development activities.

The following describes the CDBG application process for funding of community development projects/public services.

Community Development Activities:  Applications for CDBG-funding of community development projects, including but not limited to, public improvements such as streets, sidewalks, drainage, parks, youth and child care centers, health centers, etc., are accepted once a year.  The attached “Application for Community Organizations” is to be used by community organizations requesting CDBG funds for community development projects. 
 
HUD requires that all sub-recipients obtain a Unique Entity # and an active System for Award Management (SAM’s) registration in order to receive federal funds.  If the application does not include a Unique Entity #  and SAM’s registration, the applicant will have thirty days from CACUP recommendations to the Moline City Council to obtain them or forfeit the award.   These numbers can be obtained from the following websites:

Unique Entity # & Bradstreet: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

Central Contracting Registration: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

 
The application due date has been extended to Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 4:30 PM.  Late applications will not be considered.  There will be an (In Person) Informational Q&A Session with CED Staff on  January 9, 2023 at 10:00 am at City Hall 2nd Floor, Committee-of-the-Whole (COW), 619 16 Street, Moline, IL 61265.  Attendance is not required but strongly encouraged to assist you through the application process.  All applicants who submit a complete application will have an opportunity to verbally speak about their application directly to the Citizen Advisory Council on Urban Policy  (CACUP) Board for consideration.  This meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 4:00 PM. 

 

Submit application to:        City of Moline

                                             Community & Economic Development Department

                                             Community Development Division

                                             Attention:  K.J. Whitley

                                             619 16th Street

                                             Moline, IL  61265

 

If you have questions about this application, the CDBG Program, or other community development programs, please call (309) 524-2044.

Application Overview
The enclosed application includes a Project Summary Form, application questions, tables/budgets, and attachments included for your information.

A complete application will include the following items and be presented in the following sequence:

1.  Part I - Project Summary Form
2.  Part II – Project Narrative (not to exceed one single-spaced page), plus budget form(s)
3.  Part III – Agency Information (not to exceed one, single–spaced page)
4.  Part IV – Documentation:
            a.      Letters of commitment from collaborating agencies, if applicable;

            b.      Summary of applicant’s current year General Operating Budget;

            c.       List of Board of Directors;

            d.      Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws; and

            e.      Proof of existing non-profit status including EIN #

Specific Application Instructions

§  Unique Entity Number and Sam’s Registration (SAM.gov | Home)

§  Please describe your project in detail.

§  All forms need to be submitted in a typed format.

§  Applications shall be for a minimum of $10,000.  CACUP may reduce the awarded amount at their discretion.

§  Please submit one copy of the application for each proposed project. However, only one copy of part IV – Required Documentation is required (application must include original signature of authorized signatory.)

§  Letters from collaborating agencies or other funding sources should clearly specify their role in the project of the contribution (financial or in-kind) that they will make.

§  If your organization is submitting more than one application, please prioritize each project by placing a number in the upper right hand corner of the Application Summary Form.

Attachments

The following Attachments are included for your information:

 

      A.  Guidelines for the Preparation of Goals and Objectives

      B.  Statement of City of Moline Community Development Objectives

      C.  CDBG Program Strategy

      D.  Application Review Process

      E.  Project Eligibility

      F.  Highlights of Federal Labor Standards Provisions