The Saratoga Springs Office of Community Development is now seeking applications for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program for the 2018 Program Year (1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020).
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: The objective of this program, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is to assist the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for persons of low- and moderate-income within the City of Saratoga Springs.
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES: Eligible activities will address community development needs as prioritized in the City’s Consolidated Plan and may include affordable housing acquisition, construction and rehabilitation; economic development and job creation; public facility and infrastructure improvements; public services and other federally eligible activities.
AVAILABLE FUNDS: Approximately $ 314,164
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Completed applications with all necessary information and copies may be submitted to the Office of Community Development, City Hall – 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866,
no later than 4:30 PM on Thursday, 31 January 2019.
REQUIRED COPIES: 1 original, plus 1 electronic version in “.pdf” format to lindsey.connors@saratoga-springs.org (Please contact us for assistance, if necessary)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: All applicants are strongly encouraged to speak on behalf of their proposal at one of the two Public Hearings scheduled below. Persons wishing to speak may sign in at 5:45 PM and speakers will appear in the order in which they sign up.
Public Hearing #1 Monday, February 11, 6:00 PM (5:45 sign-in)
Saratoga Springs Recreation Center
15 Vanderbilt Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Public Hearing #2 Wednesday, February 13, 6:00 PM (5:45 sign-in)
Saratoga Springs Recreation Center
15 Vanderbilt Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Lindsey Connors, Saratoga Springs Community Development Planner (518) 587-3550 Ext. 2575
lindsey.connors@saratoga-springs.org