Nonprofit and for-profit organizations that serve Salem residents can now apply for federal funding through the city of Salem.
The funding will prioritize efforts to end homelessness, expand affordable housing, provide support for public service programs, enhance access to public facilities, and promote economic development.
There is $4.6 million is federal funding available through federal Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership and American Rescue Plan funds. Another $400,000 is available through the city’s general fund.
The online application closes on Dec. 22 and funds are for the 2022-23 fiscal year.
The city is holding two virtual application technical assistance workshops to help potential applicants prepare applications and answer questions.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84673483105?pwd=blBYZHRUeXYrWUhaT2h0ZVlNZDkxZz09 Meeting ID: 832 5607 6007/Passcode: 226220
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 9 a.m. Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84125440604?pwd=RFAyOTQ4clJ0YXY4SVRYZW8zKzVrZz09 Meeting ID: 843 8751 3710/Passcode: 710900
-Saphara Harrell
