City of Syracuse
Department of Neighborhood and Business Development
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) RFP
Program Year 42 (2016 – 2017)
Mayor Stephanie A. Miner
Paul Driscoll, Commissioner
September 2014
Application OverviewThe City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development is seeking proposals for the use of 2016 -2017 Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Funds. The program year will run from May 1, 2016 – April 30, 2017. Proposals must align with the priorities and address community needs outlined in the city of Syracuse’s 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan.
CDBG funding is extremely competitive as expected resources for 2016-17 will be at an all-time low. Therefore, NBD has identified the following as the top funding priorities:
1)Homeownership promotion and retention;
2)Provision of quality, affordable rental housing; and
3)Blight removal.
Applications for funding are available online at for pick up at 201 E. Washington Street Suite 600. All funding applications are due no later than 4PM on Friday, December 4, 2015 to the following:
One application should be completed for each individual program requesting funding. Please do not combine funding requests. All documentation must be submitted with the application by the deadline in order to be considered for funding.
In addition the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development invites you to attend a technical training workshop on how to complete the RFP on November5, 2015 in Room 200 of City Hall at 10:00 AM. Funding decisions will be made based on the following timeline of events:
CITY OF SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
2016-2017 CDBGFunding Application
- General Applicant Information
Applicant/Organization (Lead Applicant)
Organization Name:
If applying on behalf of another entity, name of that entity: (If applicant does not have 501(c)(3) status)
Sponsoring Agency:
Program Name:
New program (never funded)On-going (previously funded)
Proposal Request
Total Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds Requested: $
Total of Other Funding Sources Amount: $
Total Project / Program Budget: $
Program Location
Chief official of lead applicant
Name
Title
Mailing Address
City, State & Zip
Phone
DUNS #
Designated contact person for this application
Name
Title
Mailing address
City, State & Zip
Phone
Email address
Required Support Documentation:
Board Resolution authorizing submission of application
Articles of Incorporation
IRS Determination Letter
Audit or financial statement within the past 24 months and Management Letter
Board By-Laws
Board minutes (last 3 meetings, no more than 6 months old)
Board of Directors including addresses, appointment/term expiration dates, whom each Board member represents / Applying for CBDO designation:
Yes No
If Yes Attach:
CompletedCBDO Application
Board List and Verification Forms (Exhibit C)
- Program Narrative
Provide a specific description of the program and/or service in which you are requesting CDBG Funding.
How does this programaddress the housing and community development needs identified in the city of Syracuse 2015-19 Consolidated Plan?
Program Narrative (Continued)
Describe the population targeted by the specific program, including the geographic location and/or census tracts of those proposed to be served.
Describe how the program will be implemented, including affirmative marketing and outreach, program staffing, and a general timeline for program delivery.
- Program Goals and Desired Outcomes
How many individuals, families, households,and/orhousing units does the program propose to serve?
Discuss at least 3 desired outcomes the proposed program will have on the Syracuse Community:
How will the success of this program be tracked and measured?
Describe any barriers that may hinder the program from accomplishing the above stated goals.
The City of Syracuse has outlined through its Sustainability Plan the goal of reducing overall carbon emissions by 7%as a community by the year 2020. Below please describe any steps your organization has taken towards becoming more sustainable and assisting the city in accomplishing this goal.
Community Development Block Grant Application: Year 42
- Budget
- Complete the CDBG Program Budget attached. The intent of the form is to provide information on the cost to administer the entire program, not just what is requested from the CDBG program funds. Please include information on both the hard and soft costs. Make sure the items that propose to be funded are eligible CDBG activities and they meet the objectives set forth in the strategy area, and include full salary information for personnel costs.
- Agency History & Capacity
- Describe the organization's current capacity and qualifications in carrying out the proposed activity.
- Include organizational chart
- Job descriptions for those employees involved in administering the specific programs
- Staff resumes for employees involved in administering the specific programs
- Signature Section
TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, THE STATEMENTS AND DATA IN THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT AND ITS SUBMISSION HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT. WITH THIS SUBMISSION, THE AGENCY ALSO AGREES TO FOLLOW ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING FEDERAL (CDBG) FUNDING.
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Signature (Authorized Official)
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Name (Typed or Printed)
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Title (Typed or Printed)
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Date
Community Development Block Grant Application: Year 42CDBG RFP Program Budget Year 42 (2016-2017)
Applicant / Total CDBG Request / $
Program / Other Funding / $
Budget Submitted By / Total Program Cost / $
Other Funding Sources
Use Of Funding / Funding Source / Secured Funding? / Amount Funded
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$
$
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Total Other Funding Sources / $
Personnel (attach resumes and job descriptions for each position listed)
Position/Title / Total Salary / % of Time to CDBG / $ CDBG
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$
$
$
Total Personnel / $
Non-Personnel
Use / Need Description / % of Time to CDBG / $ CDBG
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Total Non-Personnel / $
Community Development Block Grant Application: Year 42