Announcement - April 5, 2023
Announcement - April 5, 2023
Will County anticipates receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Consortium funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2023 Program Year and is presently accepting proposals.
This year, the County is using new web-based grant management software, Amplifund, for grant management. The 2023 Applications are available and can be obtained electronically at
https://www.gotomygrants.com/Public/opportunities/35648.
An application tutorial is available here: https://streamlinksoftware.wistia.com/medias/bhwcnixh50
CDBG Allocation $2,082,346
Available for Competitive Application: $1,396,655 ($312,351 of which is public service)
HOME Allocation: $1,404,561
Available for Competitive Application: $1,264,104 ($210,684 of which is reserved for CHDO) HOME
Consortiums funds are allocated 60/40 between projects located or benefitting Will County (60%) and City of Joliet 40%
The following applications are available:
| Applications |
Program/Project Types |
Fund Source |
| CDBG Community Services |
Community service programs that fall under the CDBG Public Service Cap |
CDBG: $312,351 |
| CDBG Capital Improvements |
Community facilities rehabilitation
Public infrastructure including water, sewer, drainage
Multi family housing rehabilitation
|
CDBG: $1,084,303 |
| CDBG/HOME Housing Services |
HOME TBRA Program and delivery Owner Occupied Rehab Program
CDBG Downpayment Assistance Program Housing Counseling
HOME Down Payment Assistance Program |
CDBG: $1,084,303
HOME: $1,053,420 |
| HOME Multi- Family Development |
New Construction/Rehabilitation of rental developments
(including group homes) that do/will benefit low-income households |
HOME: $1,053,420
CHDO RESERVE:
$210,684 |
| HOME Single- Family Development |
New Construction/Rehabilitation of homebuyer units that do/will be sold to low-income households |
HOME: $1,053,420
CHDO RESERVE:
$210,684 |
Applications are reviewed and ranked based on the criteria in the applications and the ability to meet the goals identified in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, which is available on the website at
planning documents.
To learn about CDBG, HOME, please visit:
CDBG: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/cdbg-entitlement/
HOME: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/home/
Applications are due by Wednesday, April 26, 2023, and will close at midnight.
Details about the meeting with the CDBG/HOME Advisory Board and the public hearing date and time will be announced at a later time. Additional information and application updates can be found on our website https://www.willcountyillinois.com/County-Offices/Economic-Development/Will-County-Land-Use-Department/Community-Development-Division/Grant-Administration/Application-Cycle
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