Community Development Block Grant application cycle open Dec 3 to Jan 7

City of Salem Program Funding Application Cycle Begins December 3
2013-2014 Program Year Application Cycle Open Dec. 3, 2012 - Jan. 7, 2013

Salem, Ore. – The City of Salem Urban Development Department will soon be accepting Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership and Social Service applications for the 2013-2014 program year. The application cycle opens December 3, 2012 and closes at 4 pm. on January 7, 2013.

Applications will be available online December 3, 2012 at www.salemgrants.org or www.cityofsalem.net/federalprograms. Projects or programs applying for funding must be located, and serve persons at/or below 80% median family income, living within the city limits of Salem and Keizer.

Special consideration may be given to projects or programs aligned with the priority goals of the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan and/or those that serve individuals and families that are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. Additional information can be found at www.cityofsalem.net/federalprograms.

For more information, contact Rena Peck at 503-540-2446 or rpeck@cityofsalem.net. Si necesita ayuda para comprender esta información, por favor llame 503-588-6178.

The Urban Development Department administers and oversees a variety of programs and services aimed at strengthening Salem's economy including Salem's seven urban renewal areas. In addition, the Department provides loans and grants to finance activities that create emergency, transitional and permanent affordable rental housing for low and moderate income families in Salem and Keizer; allocates funds to non-profits to provide emergency services to homeless and families at-risk of being homeless; facilitates economic opportunities and reinvestment; invests in economic empowerment for individual prosperity and small business growth; issues commercial loan and grant programs; performs real property management, acquisition, sales and leasing services for the City; manages downtown parking services and revitalization; manages Salem's Municipal Airport; and functions as the liaison to community organizations, businesses, and City Council and Agency Board appointed advisory groups.