HUD grant applications now open for Birmingham nonprofit and for-profit organizations
Dec. 11, 2020 (Birmingham, Alabama) –HUD grant applications are open now through Jan. 29 via the City of Birmingham’s Community Development Office. Applications must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. CST on Jan. 29.
The goal of the funding is to help organizations that work with low to moderate income families in Birmingham, assist those families in gaining access to essential services such as housing, childcare, drug recovery, mental health counseling, etc. The funds can also be used to create workforce and job development opportunities for low to moderate income individuals, said Chris Hatcher, director of the city’s Community Development office.
The City of Birmingham’s Community Development office will host online information sessions, also known as public hearings, on Monday, Dec. 14 and Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CST. The links for the virtual sessions are included at the bottom of this release.
The grants are:
- The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
- The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
- The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
- Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA).
Please note that for-profit organizations and individuals may apply for the HOME grant. Individuals that apply for HOME funds to build new housing or rehab housing for low-income families cannot use the funds for their personal homestead.
People who need special assistance (such as translated materials) or a reasonable accommodation to provide comments, should email the City of Birmingham at HousingAndCommunityInfo@birminghamal.gov or Adrienne Stitt at 205-254-2309. Please include, “Request,’’ in the email subject line.
The following links should assist those interested in applying:
2021 ACTION PLAN PUBLIC HEARING LINKS:
Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.
Event address for attendees: https://birmingham.webex.com/birmingham/onstage/g.php?MTID=e69d335f0200bd8e6e5baa4de97df1b9e
Video Address: 1466973600@birmingham.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Audio conference: United States Toll
+1-415-655-0002
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Access code: 146 697 3600
Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
Event address for attendees: https://birmingham.webex.com/birmingham/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0548bf6ea18a2f90544d817639f05a89
Video Address: 1467038343@birmingham.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Audio conference: United States Toll
+1-415-655-0002
Show all global call-in numbers
Access code: 146 703 8343
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
Event address for attendees: https://birmingham.webex.com/birmingham/onstage/g.php?MTID=e04232138e2dadeb885e46b3bd4f5f1fd
Video Address: 1469275765@birmingham.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Audio conference: United States Toll
+1-415-655-0002
Show all global call-in numbers
Access code: 146 927 5765
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
Event address for attendees: https://birmingham.webex.com/birmingham/onstage/g.php?MTID=e6f67c7d9045561358f85b71a46ce5210
Video Address: 1460541976@birmingham.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Audio conference: United States Toll
+1-415-655-0002
Show all global call-in numbers
Access code: 146 054 1976
