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Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development. Deval Patrick, Governor Timothy P. Murray, Lt. Governor Tina Brooks, Undersecretary. Funding Opportunities. Community Development Action Grant Peer – to – Peer Priority Development Fund Massachusetts Downtown Initiative
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Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development Deval Patrick, Governor Timothy P. Murray, Lt. Governor Tina Brooks, Undersecretary
Funding Opportunities • Community Development Action Grant • Peer – to – Peer • Priority Development Fund • Massachusetts Downtown Initiative • Community Development Block Grant
Community Development Action Grant (CDAG) • Bond funded program • Cities and Towns eligible • Infrastructure Improvements and other activities • Notice Interest to Apply • Under Review • Contact CDAG Coordinator 617-573-1400
Peer – to - Peer • Technical assistance for community development and capacity building; problem solving • Non-Entitlement communities • Available on-going • $1,000 for up to 30 hours of assistance • Application on DHCD website; Contact coordinator 617-573-1460
Mass Downtown Initiative (MDI) • Range of services and assistance for downtown revitalization • “Desktop” TA – On-going assistance; How To… • Education and Training - Workshops • TA Site Visit – Non-Entitlements: Up to $10,000 in consultant services • Contact program coordinator 617-573-1400
Priority Development Fund • Planning assistance to help communities increase housing production • One-third reserved for smart growth overlays under Chapter 40R • Cities and Towns • Applications on a rolling basis up to $50K • Go to DHCD website for more detail and application - www.mass.gov/dhcd
CDBG – What Is It • Federal Formula Grant Program – HUD • Approx $33 Million annually – State to Communities • Allocate award to four program components based on determination of need • Non-Entitlement Communities • Grants are awarded to communities on a competitive basis annually
How it works continued • Applications evaluated on Need; Impact Community Involvement; Feasibility (readiness to proceed) • Applications On – Line in February • Typical awards are between $700K and $900K for single or multiple activity grants • Eligible activities include: Planning; Housing/Commercial rehab; Infrastructure improvements; Construction/Rehab of community facilities; Public Social Services
Things to think about • National Objective • Community Development Strategy • Target Area and Activities • Commonwealth’s Sustainable Development Principles • Environmental Review • 18 month grant period
Contact Information Mark Southard Phone: 617-573-1436 E-mail: Mark.Southard@state.ma.gov Website: www.mass.gov/dhcd Click on: Community Development then Grant and Funding Programs