Funds For Affordable Housing Available
Prior Year Funds Reprogramming for Affordable Housing, Economic Development and Public Facility/Infrastructure.
May 19 Deadline For Application.
There may be funds available for those developing housing and development projects, it was announced May 12.
The Department of Housing and Community Development of Prince George’s County, MD will accept applications for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 47R (Reprogramming), covering Fiscal Year 2022-23 for shovel-ready Affordable Housing, Economic Development and Public Facility Infrastructure Projects. Applications have been available online at https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/1061/Public-Notices. The application submission deadline is Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
CDBG funds promote viable communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities to low and moderate-income persons. The county anticipates allocating approximately $800,000 up to $1 million of Reprogramming funds. Reprogramming funds are remaining balances from completed CDBG activities, Program Income, and uncommitted funds available from Program Years 42 thru 46. Applications will be accepted, and consideration will be given to shovel-ready projects for the following funding categories: Affordable Housing, Economic Development, and Public Facilities and Infrastructure. Additionally, applicants with outstanding prior years funding, including Program Year 45 and prior, may not be eligible for funding.
In addition, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for Program Year 47R will be available on-line at the Prince George's County Department of Housing and Community Development's website: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/1061/Public-Notices or by email upon request by sending an email to CDBGCPD@co.pg.md.us. County employees other than those performing critical functions are teleworking for the time being due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Application/Proposals must be submitted by email no later than Thursday, May 19, 2022 by 5:00 P.M.
