Community Development

The Community Development Division is committed to improving the quality of life for low and moderate income residents by facilitating meaningful programs that address the root causes of poverty and involving all community stakeholders in the development and implementation of programs and projects.

The City of greenville annual action plan 2023 - 2024

notice of public meeting and commment period

 

A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 18 at 5:30 pm at McPherson Park Log Cabin, 100 E. Park Avenue.  

 

The City’s Community Development division will discuss the 2023 - 2024 program year’s activities and funding allocations.  This part of the planning process allows the public to comment and provide input on Community Development’s proposed activities and projects as the  Annual Action Plan is developed for submittal.

 

Submission of the Annual Action Plan serves as the City’s application for funding under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs.  CDBG funds can be used to assist low and moderate income persons, to prevent or eliminate slum or blight, and to meet an urgent need.  HOME funds are primarily used to create affordable housing opportunities for low to moderate income persons. HOPWA funding is used to assist individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families with short term rent, mortgage and utility assistance, supportive services and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance.  

 

A draft Annual Action Plan is available for review beginning Wednesday, April 5, 2023 online at: http://www.greenvillesc.gov/265/Community-Development. A printed copy can be requested. 

 

Written or emailed comments will be accepted until the end of the day on Friday, May 5, 2023 and can be sent to: Community Development, P.O. Box 2207, Greenville, SC 29602, 

Attn: Ashlee Tolbert, Community Development Planner or e-mailed to: atolbert@greenvillesc.gov 

 

For further information, please call Ashlee Tolbert at 864-467-4568.

NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA) 2023 - 2024

The City of Greenville’s Community Development division is currently accepting proposals from qualified organizations for the Program Year 2023 – 2024 for the Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnership program, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDs (HOPWA) funding.

In accordance with Community Development goals and objectives, applications and proposals for eligible projects assisting low- and moderate-income citizens within the city limits of Greenville will be accepted. Proposals must comply with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements and criteria listed in 24 CFR Part 570 and 24 CFR Part 92 based on respective funding sources. 

All proposals are due Friday, March 3, 2023, by 5:00pm.  For more information or to schedule a pre-application appointment with staff, please contact Regina Wynder at 864-467-4570 or rwynder@greenvillesc.gov.