General Purpose Grant Program Information General Purpose grants are available annually through a competitive application process to help small cities, towns, and counties carry out community and economic development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income persons. Click here to view the General Purpose Grant factsheet. The grant provides funding for projects such as: Public facilities such as water, wastewater, storm sewer and streets; Community facilities, such as community centers, health care facilities and child care facilities; Economic development, such as microenterprise assistance, infrastructure and incubators; Comprehensive projects requiring a combination of eligible activities; Barrier removal for handicap accessibility; all benefiting low- and moderate-income persons. 2012 General Purpose Grant Application is Available Due date for the General Purpose Grant application is March 1, 2012. Several forms and sections of the application have been updated. Be sure to use the most current version of each form available below. If you have questions regarding the application process please contact Lynn Kohn at (360) 725-3042, if you need assistance with forms in the applications or website comments please contact Laurie Dschaak at (360) 725-5020. 2012 General Purpose Grant Application Handbook 2012 General Purpose Grant Application Handbook - Printable Version 2012 Application Forms
General Purpose Grant Program Information
General Purpose grants are available annually through a competitive application process to help small cities, towns, and counties carry out community and economic development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income persons. Click here to view the General Purpose Grant factsheet.
The grant provides funding for projects such as:
Public facilities such as water, wastewater, storm sewer and streets; Community facilities, such as community centers, health care facilities and child care facilities; Economic development, such as microenterprise assistance, infrastructure and incubators; Comprehensive projects requiring a combination of eligible activities; Barrier removal for handicap accessibility;
all benefiting low- and moderate-income persons.
2012 General Purpose Grant Application is Available
Due date for the General Purpose Grant application is March 1, 2012. Several forms and sections of the application have been updated. Be sure to use the most current version of each form available below. If you have questions regarding the application process please contact Lynn Kohn at (360) 725-3042, if you need assistance with forms in the applications or website comments please contact Laurie Dschaak at (360) 725-5020.
2012 Application Forms
Application Checklist Population Change Worksheet Budget Forms and Instructions Project Summary Form Capacity Statement Public Hearing Handout Citizen Participation Documentation Public Hearing Handout in Spanish Community Demographics Readiness Statement Contact List for Partners Resolutions with Certifications of Compliance Floodplain Requirements Results Statement Grievance Procedure Title VI LMI Benefit Documentation Utility Rate Analysis Form LMI Benefit Documentation Utility Rate Analysis Form Instructions Need Statement Work Plan Useful Guidance
Useful Guidance
The following guidance documents and forms may be helpful in getting your project “ready to proceed”. We’ve included guidance on conducting an income survey, starting the environmental review process, finding out what is involved in procuring professional services using CDBG funds, and so on. Acquisition Activities Community Facility Feasibility Questions Entitlement/Non-Entitlement Policy Green Guidance Greenhouse Gas Reduction Policy Income Survey Guide - CDBG Income Survey Guide - IACC Median Household Income Table Procuring Professional Services Procuring Professional Services - Sample SEPA and NEPA Early Guidance for CDBG Applicants Subrecipient Guidance Subrecipient Agreement, Sample Back to CDBG
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