|
Community Development Block Grant
Community Improvement (CDBG-CI) Program
(GPDI's Assistance in Packaging and Administration)
All
incorporated cities or counties in Kansas that do not receive an
annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement
allocation from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are eligible to
apply to the Kansas CDBG Program.
The application process for this
program is lengthy and must be started five to six months prior to
the application deadline.
-
Only Kansas cities and counties may
apply.
-
Grants are available in six categories:
Housing ($400,000 maximum), Community Facilities ($400,000 max.),
Water/Sewer ($400,000 max.), Urgent Need ($400,000 max.), KAN STEP
($400,000 max.), & Comprehensive Development ($4,000,000
max.). In addition, grants are capped at $2,000
per beneficiary. Housing is capped at $18,000 per dwelling
unit.
-
While dollar-for-dollar match is encouraged
in the Community Facilities and Water/Sewer categories, match is
less important or provided through alternative means with Housing
and KAN STEP. Comprehensive Development has significant
match requirements.
-
While many activities are eligible, CDBG
funds are not amenable to new housing development, city halls, or
police stations. These funds are often used for street, water or
sewer improvements, fire stations, senior centers, housing
rehabilitation, etc.
-
The project must meet one of three program
goals: 1.) benefit to low- and moderate-income households, 2.) the
elimination of slums and blight, 3.) the elimination of urgent
threats to health & safety.
-
Eligible areas: Entire GPDI service area.
-
Davis-Bacon applies to most Community
Improvement projects.
-
Housing, Community Facilities, and
Water/Sewer applications are due each fall.
-
Urgent Need and KAN STEP have rolling
application periods.
-
Comprehensive Development has an extensive
application process that begins with a pre-application (Community
Assessment Tool) due by August 1.
Contact a
GPDI representative, the
Kansas Department of Commerce (Commerce), or download the
Commerce
publication "Business
Development Resource Directory" for more information.
Neighborhood Development Grants
Neighborhood Development grants combine housing rehabilitation
activities with public infrastructure to revitalize defined
neighborhoods. Housing activities must comprise a minimum of 40%
of the requested amount. The maximum amount awarded is $600,000
through an annual competition.
Click
here for more information on this program.
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
What types of projects can EDA fund?
EDA
provides direct grants, on a cost-share basis, for projects that
will create and retain private-sector jobs and leverage public and
private investment in distressed areas.
EDA
provides community and regional economic development assistance
for public works and development facilities to support industrial,
commercial, and technology-based employment in eligible areas
experiencing significant economic distress. These projects will
diversify the local economy and improve conditions for sustained
economic growth.
Examples include grants to improve or develop transportation
facilities, water and sewer systems for industrial use, industrial
parks and building, business incubators and technology training
centers, telecommunications facilities and research parks.
How does EDA determine area eligibility?
EDA
determines area eligibility for Public Works and Economic
Adjustment grants based on the level of unemployment, per capita
income, or special need. EDA uses the most recent 24 month period
for which Federal data is available to make this determination.
Why does EDA require a preapplication?
The
preapplication is used to make preliminary eligibility and grant
rate determinations, and to evaluate the competitiveness of the
proposed project. The preapplication allows communities to obtain
a preliminary review by EDA before undertaking the development of
a full application.
How is the preapplication developed?
You
are encouraged to coordinate your project with local, State or
Economic Development Districts that have jurisdiction over the
project area.
Does EDA require a non-Federal share?
EDA
generally requires a 50 percent match for grants. Examples of
non-Federal sources include applicant contributions, State and
local grants and loans, general obligation bonds, and other public
and private contributions. In-kind contributions may include land,
space, equipment, and other costs determined by EDA as eligible
project costs.
Click
here for more information on the EDA Public Works
and Economic Development Facilities Grant Program.
U.S.D.A. Rural Development
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements
Program
This
program was created to help agricultural producers and rural small
businesses to purchase renewable energy systems or make energy
efficiency improvements.
Click
here for more information on this program.
Value added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program
The
program was created to help eligible producers of agricultural
commodities, agricultural producer groups, farmer and rancher
cooperatives, and majority-owned producer-based business ventures
develop business plans for viable marketing opportunities and
develop strategies to create marketing opportunities in emerging
markets.
Click
here for more information on this program.
(Top of page)
|
