Submissions

The deadline for submission is 11:59 pm, Wednesday,  August 19th, 2020.  Proposals submitted after the deadline will not be considered for funding.  Online submission is required.  All applications must be submitted using the online system.

Requested documents will not be accepted after the deadline.  Failure to submit the documents on time will result in an incomplete application.

Funding

Funds will be provided on a cost reimbursement basis. No “up front” or advance uses or expenses will be eligible for funding and it is highly unlikely that funds will cover 100% of any project or program. All applications for funding must be able to demonstrate that the program/project to be conducted meets federal income requirements that benefit low- to moderate-income individuals. Additionally, applications must clearly demonstrate project/program readiness or that the project or program that the funding is being requested for will be ready to begin construction or operate and begin providing services immediately after September 15, 2020.

No indirect costs will be allowed.

Please note that should your organization be approved for funding, federal reporting requirements are very rigid, time sensitive, and can be staff intensive; however, are a non-negotiable contract stipulation.

Duplication of Benefits

The CARES Act prohibits CDBG-CV and/or ESG-CV funds for the duplication of benefits provided under other federal programs.  All matching funds, be they public or private, must be identified in the application.

Environmental Review

An environmental review is the process of reviewing a project and its potential environmental impacts to determine whether it meets federal, state, and local environmental standards. The environmental review process is required for all HUD-assisted projects to ensure that the proposed project does not negatively impact the surrounding environment and that the property site itself will not have an adverse environmental or health effect on end users. Not every project is subject to a full environmental review (i.e., every project's environmental impact must be examined, but the extent of this examination varies), but every project must be in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other related Federal and state environmental laws.

No funds may be committed to a proposed project prior to release of funds authorization from HUD. If the proposed project involves ground disturbance, demolition, construction, site improvements, or acquisition of property on which such activities will take place you may not take any action except for option agreements, until the environmental review compliance is achieved.

Income Guidelines

Roanoke Median Family Income: $76,700 (FY 2020 Income Limits)

The beneficiaries of grant-funded activities must reside in the City of Roanoke.   Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to serve and recruit beneficiaries residing in the two City HUD Funds Target Areas (Melrose-Orange and Belmont/Fallon).