Officials with the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, opened the grant application process for qualified nonprofits to be selected to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program funding. The grants are for a two-year funding period with a minimum $65,000 award request and funding amount. Selected organizations and projects will be allocated the money by the Las Vegas City Council.
The Requests for Proposals (RFP) are seeking qualified organizations to submit an application for assessment of organizational structure, staffing, the organization’s ability to meet the scope of work and relevant experience. Information including the RFPs, Public Notices of Funding, and an application manual are available on the city of Las Vegas website.
Community Development Block Grant
The CDBG provides annual, federally funded grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The program is authorized under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Qualified applicants of the RFP can use the funding to provide services to prevent and reduce homelessness, create safe and livable communities, generate economic opportunities for individuals with low to moderate incomes, provide health services, and create educational enrichment opportunities. To be eligible for the grant, organizations must me the following requirements:
- All agencies must be an IRS 501c (3) or (4) nonprofit in good standing to apply
- Agencies must have been in business at least one year prior to the application release date
- Agencies must be in good standing with the Nevada Secretary of State Office
- Agencies must have a current city of Las Vegas business license for the address where the services will be provided
- The award of any agreement based on applications received in response to an RFP is contingent upon the city’s receipt of its entitlement federal funding received annually from the United States Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD)
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
Funding from this program may be used to assist with all forms of housing designed to prevent homelessness through direct housing assistance, supportive services and other program activities. Eligible persons and programs in response to the RFP must reside within the Paradise Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (EMSA) which includes Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Henderson, Blue Diamond, Mesquite, Searchlight, Moapa, Overton, Bunkerville, Indian Springs, Jean, Laughlin, Logandale, Sloan and all unincorporated areas of Clark County. Additionally, organizations must meet the following requirements:
- All agencies must be an IRS 501c (3) or (4) nonprofit in good standing
- Agencies must have been in business at least one year prior to the application release date
- To apply for HOPWA funds, agencies must serve clients who have HIV or AIDS and must provide HIV case management and/or direct housing services
- Agencies must be in good standing with the Nevada Secretaty of State Office
- Agencies must have a current city of Las Vegas business license for the address where the services will be provided
All applicants are required to attend one of the in-person, mandatory technical assistance workshops. The workshops will be held Tuesday, October 28 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. and from 2:00-3:30 p.m. An RSVP is required to attend. Directions on how to RSVP as well as contact information and further details about the workshops can be found here.
Applications are due by Nov. 13. After the submission deadline passes, city staff will review all applications for eligibility. Those applications which are ineligible will be sent a letter of explanation. Eligible applications will be made available to the 13-member Community Development Recommending Board for review.
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