The City of Frederick Department of Planning – Community Development Division will begin accepting project proposals for its 2013 CDBG Annual Action Plan (AAP) on Wednesday December 5, 2012.
CONTACT: Susan Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, November 16, 2012
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
2013 Annual Action Plan – Request for Proposals
Frederick, MD -- The City of Frederick Department of Planning – Community Development Division will begin accepting project proposals for its 2013 CDBG Annual Action Plan (AAP) on Wednesday December 5, 2012. The Annual Action Plan, as required by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, describes the projects and activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block Grant funds to implement a number of housing, public service and community development activities during the coming grant year which runs July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014.
Applications are due by 2:00pm Wednesday, January 9, 2013.
All proposed projects must be meet the eligible activity criteria and address one of the CDBG program National Objectives of benefiting low and moderate-income persons, eliminating blight or slums, or meeting urgent community needs. Projects must also address a community need and meet objectives outlined in the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan.
Non-profit organizations wishing to propose a project for the 2013 CDBG grant year should contact Eileen Barnhard , CDBG Program Administrator 301-600-2842 or ebarnhard@cityoffrederick.com to schedule a pre-proposal meeting.
Funding applications, the AAP submission schedule, and additional CDBG information are available on the City of Frederick’s website at www.cityoffrederick.com .
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