Applications are now being accepted for Community Development Block Grant funding through the City of Mentor for the program period of October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. Total funds available for this grant cycle are $160,491.
Eligible activities include acquisition/disposition of real property, demolition/clearance of buildings, economic development activities, rehabilitation of property, general administration, relocation, public facilities/improvements, and public services. Review the application for details.
Technical assistance is available to any applicant submitting a proposal
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be an eligible CDBG subrecipient.
- 501(c)3 designation with a Board of Directors, written bylaws, and articles of incorporation
- Services that benefit the City of Mentor residents
- Have a physical address with a legitimate office
- Show evidence of good fiscal management
- Have a federal tax identification number
- Possess a nine-digit Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number
- Be registered and in good standing with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Funding Restrictions
- Programs or services that do not serve city of Mentor residents
- Political activities
- Programs that do not serve primarily low- to moderate-income persons
- Marketing, stipends, incentives, and fundraising
- Debt payments or pre-project payments
- Entertainment, furnishings, or personal property
Applications must be received no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2020. The applications may be submitted at City Hall at the Department of Planning window or via email. Late submissions will not be accepted.