A Community Revitalization project's purpose is to revitalize, through improvements, preservation or development, a residential area (or two residential sub-areas) delineated by a distinct boundary formed from property lines, streets, or natural topographical features.
Awards are made on a competitive basis.
2008 Awards by Allocation Area
Program Requirements: Eligible activities are housing activities (acquisition, disposition, clearance, relocation and rehabilitation), street improvements, public water and public sewer. Other activities may be eligible with pre-approval.
Maximum amounts: Restrictions apply depending on the scope of the project. Communities may request up to $850,000 for basic grants, which include housing, water/sewer, streets, and drainage, or up to $1 million for basic plus innovative grants, which additionally include non-basic activities such as community centers, parks, and other selected activities.
The 2009 grant cycle has closed. Information on the 2010 grant cycle will be posted in March 2010.
Applications: Applications run on a two-year cycle with 2009 grants being awarded to the highest ranked applicant.
2009 CR scoring will be available after the 2009 awards are made.
Program Documents: These documents are needed to complete the 2009 Community Revitalization application.
- The 2009 HUD Income Limits are needed to complete the form, VIII. National Objective Part B-1 Benefit: LMI Levels of Income, on page 93.
- The 2007-2008 Ability to Pay document enables a municipality or county to determine its relative position or ranking among all non-entitlement municipalities or counties and establish whether the local government should have funds for the project.
The ATP will not indicate how much money a local government should put in the project. It is only a guide to assist local governments in making a decision about the amount of local funds to commit to the project.
For additional information, please contact:
Valerie Moore
Community Development Financial Consultant
Division of Community Assistance
(919) 733-2850
vmoore4@nccommerce.com