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Funding Opportunities & Requests for Proposals

Each year we have funding opportunities and housing development opportunities for developers. We encourage you to check back regularly for available funding and proposal requests. Learn more about open opportunities below.

 

Notice of Funding Available (NOFA) and Request for Proposals

When funding is available, this page is your resource for deadlines, timelines and details about the application process. Available funding opportunities are provided on this page when they are open.  

NOFA Information

Funding Opportunities

 

The 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is now available for projects and programs that administer assistance for the following eligible uses:

  • Housing Assistance: Residential Rehabilitation and Preservation of Single-Family Homeowner Occupied Households
  • Economic Development: Microenterprise Assistance

Please read the 2024 Community Development Block Grant Funding Information Packet prior to beginning the application.

 

2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) documents can be downloaded here.

 

 

Important NOFA Deadlines:

 

Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at 3:00PM: (PST) is the Deadline for applicants to request an Application Submission Folder

 

To make a request, send an email to jmejia@cityoftacoma.org with the subject line “2024 CED CDBG NOFA Online Application Submission Folder Request”. Include the following information in the body of the email:

  • Project Name
  • Applicant Agency Name
  • Name and email address of each person who may need access to the folder

A link to an Application Submission Folder will be sent by Community and Economic Development Department staff to the email address provided by the requestor. 

 

Thursday, November 30, 2023, 3:00PM (PST): Deadline to Submit Applications

 

If you have any questions about submitting your application, please contact Jason Mejia at jmejia@cityoftacoma.org.

 

Workshop for Applicants

 

If you are planning on submitting an application for funding, you are strongly encouraged to attend our NOFA Information Workshop. City staff will host a NOFA workshop for potential applicants Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 11:00AM - 12:00PM (PST) via Zoom. Staff will provide summary information about the NOFA process and an opportunity for Q and A. You can access the workshop at:

 

Workshop Q & A

 

NOFA Workshop Slides

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81980878895?pwd=S3RydEJSQTNjc0ZCaUMzTm8zeExVdz09

Dial in: (253) 215-8782

Meeting ID: 819 8087 8895

Passcode: 957839

Request for Proposal Information

Request for Proposals:


The Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority is accepting applications from agencies or individuals to develop and administer homeownership or financial education workshops. These courses will increase the opportunities for potential homeowners to purchase homes and for existing homeowners to maintain homes. The proposals will 1) show how the applicant’s material or curriculum will benefit populations that have been historically and systemically underserved and 2) describe the content of the class or workshop the applicant could provide and how this course/workshop would increase homebuyer readiness, financial education, or provide support after the purchase of a home.

 

Key Dates:

Activity

Date

RFP Released

August 7th, 2023

RFP Workshop https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81093092329?pwd=UW8wV1QzVVd1cm5VeHhxaTRITlh4Zz09

Meeting ID: 810 9309 2329

Passcode: 399340

August 14th, 2023 from 12:00PM – 1:00 PM

Office Hours for Applicants, by appointment

Sign up here

August 16th, 2023 from 12:00PM – 4:00 PM

August 17th, 2023 from 12:00PM – 4:00 PM

August 18th, 2023 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Q & A Questions Due

August 18th, 2023

Final FAQ Released

August 23rd, 2023

RFP Due

August 28th, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Threshold Review and Applicant Follow-up

August 29th – Sept. 5th, 2023

Recommendations to the TCRA Board

September 28th, 2023

Award Announcement

September 29th, 2023

Contracting Anticipated

October – November 2023

Contract Start

Workshops may begin as early as November 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click Here for the Request for Proposals Packet

 

Past NOFA Recipients

See past year awardees below:

 

General Frequently Asked Questions About NOFAs

What is a Notice of Available Funding (NOFA)?

A NOFA is simply an announcement that grant funding is available and signals an opportunity for interested and qualified people to apply to receive funding. Funding typically has specific criteria applicants must meet for their program or service to qualify for the available funding.

How often is funding available?

Funding is made available when it is released by Federal, State or Local governments. Funding opportunities vary, so it is a good idea to check the page somewhat frequently or sign up for our page watch.

Who should apply for funding?

Organizations or professionals whose business and expertise meets the criteria of the funding opportunity. We encourage anyone to apply that believes their program or service qualifies for funding.



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