NORFOLK, VA – The City of Norfolk will hold a hybrid virtual and in-person public meeting on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall regarding Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grants and the City’s new Program for Improving Capacity and Capability (PICC). The meeting will focus on the application process, eligible activities, minimum thresholds for grant funding, priority needs and changes to prior application criteria. The virtual option is available via Webex (password: E7Qq8R26TK?) or by phone at +1-415-655-0002 (access code: 2304 332 1198).
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) requests public input on housing and community development needs and the development of proposed activities in advance of the FY 2024 Norfolk HUD entitlement allocations.
Eligible nonprofit agencies may apply for grants for the FY 2024 grant year (Jul. 1, 2023 – Jun. 30, 2024). Applications will open Nov. 28 through Jan. 6, 2023, and are available at www.norfolk.gov/HUDentitlement.
Funded applications will be included in the FY 2024 Annual Plan. The Annual Plan allocates federal resources under the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), HOME American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) and the Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG). Through the Plan, the City anticipates distributing approximately $8–9million in funds based on federal fiscal year formula allocations.
Interested parties may contact Jacquelyne Wiggins at HUDentitlement@norfolk.gov or call 757-664-4267 for additional information or to provide input.
The Department of Human Services will provide information to potential applicants and other interested individuals on the City’s new Program for Improving Capacity and Capability (PICC). PICC is a tiered grant program that will provide funding, technical assistance, and mentorship opportunities to established and aspiring nonprofit organizations in Norfolk.
Applications open Nov. 28 through Jan. 6, 2023, and are available at www.norfolk.gov/PICC.
Interested parties may contact Mike Wasserberg at 757-664-6020 for more information.