Federal Entitlement Grant Programs
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
The CDBG program addresses the needs for affordable housing, economic development and public services, primarily to the benefit of low and moderate income (LMI) population (neighborhoods) within the City of Columbia. In addition, each activity must meet one of the following national objectives for the program: benefit low- and moderate-income persons, prevention or elimination of slums or blight, or address community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community for which other funding is not available.
2012 - 2013 Notice of Funding Availability (CDBG) Public Notice (pdf)
2012 - 2013 Notice of Funding Available/Request for Application (CDBG) (pdf)
2012 - 2013 CDBG Application
2012 - 2013 CDBG Application (Neighborhood Improvement Grants)
CDBG Regulations (24 CFR Part 570) (pdf)
Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA)
The HOPWA funding provides housing assistance and related supportive services. The City of Columbia’s HOPWA program addresses the needs of low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families by providing emergency and permanent housing and supportive services such rental assistance, homeless prevention, health care and mental health services, chemical dependency treatment, nutritional services, case management, assistance with daily living and other services.
The City of Columbia, through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, selects eligible agencies and organization to partner with in implementing HOPWA grant funded programs. All City of Columbia HOPWA grant awards are made through a competitive application process based on client needs, gaps in service, and ability of the agency to successfully implement the program.
To learn more about the HOPWA Program visit HUD’s website at www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/aidshousing/programs/
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program ( HPRP)
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which includes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), was distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program.
The purpose of the City of Columbia’s HPRP Program is focused on housing for homeless and at-risk households. The program provides temporary financial assistance and housing relocation and stabilization services to individuals and families who are homeless or would be homeless but for this assistance. The funds under this program are intended to target two populations of persons facing housing instability: 1) individuals and families who are currently in housing but are at risk of becoming homeless and need temporary rent or utility assistance to prevent them from becoming homeless or assistance to move to another unit (prevention), and 2) individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness (residing in emergency or transitional shelters or on the street) and need temporary assistance in order to obtain housing and retain it (rapid re-housing).
Click here for information on the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program:
Notice of HPRP Allocation HPRP Amendment
To learn more about the HPRP Program visit HUD’s website at www.hudhre.info/HPRP/
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
The City of Columbia’s HOME program provides funding that communities use-often in partnership with local nonprofit groups-to fund a wide range of activities that build, buy, and/or rehabilitate affordable housing for rent or homeownership or provide direct rental assistance. The HOME program helps to expand the supply of decent, affordable housing for low and very-low income families within the City.
To learn more about the HOME Program visit HUD’s website at www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousing/programs/home/
For more information on the City of Columbia’s Community Development Department and programs contact us at (803) 545-3950, or visit our office located at 1225 Lady Street, Ste 102, Columbia, South Carolina.
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