Applications are now being accepted for the Community Development Corporation Grant Program.
Donor Name: City of Akron
State: Ohio
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/08/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The purpose of this grant program is to partner with CDC’s to invest in projects that promote population and tax revenue growth through the revitalization and repurposing of vacant, underutilized, blighted or historic buildings, increase investment in place-based infrastructure, housing rehabilitation, and public services.
By utilizing federal Community Development Block Grant Funds to support investments the City aims to foster the environment necessary to attract, develop, add new housing options, enable business creation and attraction and provide resources for Akron residents and neighborhoods
Funding Information

The City of Akron set aside a total of $500,000 for grants.
The awards will be available up to $125,000 per applicant.

Grant Period
One Year
Eligible Criteria

Organizations must be a Community Development Corporation – 501(c)(3) nonprofit located within Akron, Ohio city limits.
Must be able to meet all reporting and compliance obligations of the federal funds.
Must be able to demonstrate an appropriate use of the funding in accordance with the stated purpose of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
Certificate of good standing with the State of Ohio at the time of application submission.
Must be registered on SAM.gov with an active Unique Entity Identification Number.
Must provide documentation of at least 3 previous projects undertaken by your CDC in your CDC footprint area

For more information, visit City of Akron.