Release Date: Wednesday, August 15th 2012

CDBG APPLICATION FOR CITY OF TAKOMA PARK DUE SEPT. 24

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) APPLICATION FOR THE CITY OF TAKOMA PARK DUE SEPT. 24 

"The City of Takoma Park is accepting proposals for the use of its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.  Grants are awarded on a competitive basis to community organizations for a wide range of activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and the provision of improved community facilities and services. Approximately $17,250 is available for programming which primarily benefits individuals or households of low and moderate incomes.  An estimated $97,750 is available for capital projects benefitting low and moderate income neighborhoods. The project could be something that an organization does on its own or in partnership with the City of Takoma Park.  Funds would be available in mid to late 2013. 

Applications are available online www.takomaparkmd.gov  Deadline for submissions is 4:00 PM on Monday, September 24, 2012.  Please share this information with anyone you think may be interested in applying for funding.  For more information, please contact the Housing and Community Development Department at 301.891.7119."