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Community Development Block Grant

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Per 24 CFR 570, CDBG funds public service activities provided by outside organizations and have an expenditure cap of 15% of the total annual allocation. CDBG can also fund public facilities, housing rehabilitation, acquisition of real property, housing counseling, relocation, and program administration.  Program administration (including indirect cost allocation) has a 10% expenditure cap per year.  Program administration is the record keeping, financing, and preparing of reports, etc.  Program delivery is the direct implementation of the programs or services, and does not fall under the 10% cap.  CDBG funds may also pay for existing Section 108 loans the City received for previous economic development projects.

For more information about the Community Development Block Grant, please visit Housing and Urban Development.

  • Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV)

The Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) program provides grants to states, insular areas, and local governments to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the spread of COVID-19.

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    • Program Description: The Salvation Army provides Shelter Services to individuals experiencing homelessness within the city.
    • CDBG-CV Funding: $597,665.60
    • Phone: 813-549-0641
    • Website: https://tampa.salvationarmyflorida.org/

PUBLIC SERVICES

The CDBG regulations, found at 24 CFR 570.201(e), allow the use of grant funds for a range of public service activities, including, but not limited to: employment services, crime prevention and public safety, child care, health services, substance abuse services, fair housing counseling, education programs, energy conservation, services to senior citizens, services for homeless persons, welfare services (excluding income payments), down payment assistance and recreational services. Program administration (including indirect cost allocation) has a 10% expenditure cap per year.  Program administration is the record keeping, financing, and preparing reports, etc.  Program delivery is the direct implementation of the programs or services, and does not fall under the 10% cap. See agencies currently funded by the City of Tampa with CDBG Public Service funds below:

 

Agency Name: Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County

  • Program Description: The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County's (ELCHC) SR150+ Initiative aims to expand access to high-quality education and care for children from low to moderate income families. These families often earn just above the income limit for initial eligibility for state-funded School Readiness services yet they still struggle to afford essential needs. Through local partnerships, the initiative helps ensure children receive valuable educational experiences through School Readiness that prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.
  • CDBG Funding: $125,000.00
  • Phone: 813-515-2340
  • Website: www.elchc.org

Agency Name: Metropolitan Ministries

  • Program Description: Metropolitan Ministries provides housing search assistance and placement services to families experiencing homelessness who are residing in Metropolitan Ministries’ shelter located at 2010 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, 33602. Staff will identify and recruit landlords, assess families' housing needs and barriers, connect them to resources, inspect housing to assure safety and place families in permanent housing.
  • CDBG Funding: $117,706.00
  • Phone: 813-209-1000
  • Website: www.metromin.org

Agency Name: Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision

  • Program Description: Tampa Lighthouse provides vision rehabilitation services. These services include independent living skills and employment related services to blind or visually impaired persons.
  • CDBG Funding: $100,000.00
  • Phone: 813-251-2407
  • Website: www.lighthouseblv.org

Agency Name: Catholic Charities

  • Program Description: Pathways homeless prevention will be provided to households who are at risk for homelessness with essential support services including rental arrears and utility assistance. These services will be provided by experienced case managers who will assess client’s needs and connect them to essential support services including mediation and diversion, housing location, legal assistance, and employment services which are necessary to meet their individual needs.
  • CDBG Funding: 100,000.00
  • Phone: 813-631-4370
  • Website: www.ccdosp.org

HOUSING COUNSELING

The CDBG regulations, found at 24 CFR 570.201(e), allow the use of CDBG grant funds for Housing Counseling. Housing Counseling agencies provide Housing Counseling services to eligible clients residing or purchasing in the City of Tampa. Households assisted through this program are provided with free homebuyer education workshops at a minimum of eight hours per workshop; with at least one follow up appointment to include budget counseling, credit counseling, pre purchase counseling and post- purchase counseling. The homebuyer education workshops include an overview of the City’s Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP) and its eligibility requirements, along with the current application, document checklist and any other relevant documentation. Additionally, the workshops include information regarding mortgage options, renting vs. buying and foreclosure prevention. See agencies currently funded by the City of Tampa with CDBG Housing Counseling funds below:

Agency Name: Housing and Education Alliance

  • Program Description: Provides housing counseling services to help low-moderate income families to achieve the dream of homeownership. This award will be for Housing Counseling and the application processing for the City’s Mortgage Assistance Program. This program will assist 150 clients within the City of Tampa limits. The program will be offered from the Housing and Education Alliance located at 9215 N. Florida Avenue Ste.104 Tampa, FL 33612.
  • CDBG Funding: $100,000
  • Phone: 813-932-HOME (4663)
  • Website: Housing and Education Alliance

Agency Name: Real Estate Education and Community Housing, Inc.

  • Program Description: REACH provides housing counseling services to help low-moderate income families to achieve the dream of homeownership. This award will be for Housing Counseling and the application processing for the City’s Mortgage Assistance Program. This program will assist 125 clients within the City of Tampa limits.
  • CDBG Funding: $75,000.00
  • Phone: 813-397-6208
  • Website:  www.reach4housing.org

Agency Name: Solita’s House

  • Program Description: Provides housing counseling services to help low-moderate income families to achieve the dream of homeownership. This award will be for Housing Counseling and the application processing for the City’s Mortgage Assistance Program. This program will assist 150 clients within the City of Tampa limits. The services will be offered from the Solita’s House office located at 1907 E. Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610.
  • CDBG Funding: $100,000
  • Phone: 813-425-4847
  • Website: Solita's House

Agency Name: Tampa Bay Neighborhood Housing Services

  • Program Description: Provides housing counseling services to help low-moderate income families to achieve the dream of homeownership. This award will be for Housing Counseling and the application processing for the City’s Mortgage Assistance Program. This program will assist 150 clients within the City of Tampa limits. The services will be offered from TBNHS’ office located at 608 N. Garden Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33755.
  • CDBG Funding: $100,000
  • Phone: 727-442-4155
  • Website: www.tbnhs.org