City Of Medford: Public Notice: CDBG Public Services Program

Press release from the City of Medford:

January 31, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PUBLIC SERVICES 

The City of Medford, Planning, Development & Sustainability Department (formally Office of Community Development), is seeking proposals for its July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023, CDBG Public Services Program.  Proposed projects must be able to demonstrate a clear role in improving the quality of life for low and moderate-income citizens of Medford and must further the goals of self-sufficiency and self-reliance for Medford residents.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Friday, February 18, 2022 by 12:00 p.m.

Electronic applications and further details may be obtained by contacting Ashley Williams, CDBG Administrator, at awilliams@medford-ma.gov or (781) 393-2480. Technical Assistance will be provided by appointment only, upon written request.

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs. Beginning in 1974, the CDBG program is one of the longest continuously run programs at HUD. The CDBG program provides annual grants on a formula basis to local governments and States.

The City of Medford/Office of Community Development is seeking proposals for the provision of public services to low- and moderate-income Medford residents, including underserved and at-risk populations.  CDBG funding is for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.                                                                                                                    Eligible programs must be able to demonstrate primary benefit to low- and moderate-income Medford residents, the elderly, handicapped or other populations with physical, financial, and/or emotional limitations.  Please note that City of Medford CDBG program funding can only be used to serve residents of Medford.

For more information on CDBG please visit HUD’s website here

This press release was produced by the City of Medford. The views expressed here are the author’s own.