The Collier County Community and Human Services Division (CHS) announces the opening of the PY2025-2026 grant application cycle. During PY2025-2026, Collier County is scheduled to receive federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) and HOME-ARP funds.
The pre-application period for local, State and Federal grant funds will begin on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, and will continue until 12:00 p.m. noon on Friday, January 17, 2025. Those invited to complete a full application will be notified no later than to January 31, 2025. The full application portal will be opened to invitees Monday, February 3, 2025 and will close at 12:00 p.m. noon, Monday, February 24, 2025. The link to the pre-applications will be available through the CHS website, on the main page at www.colliercountyfl.gov or www.colliercountyhousing.com and paper copies of the application may also be obtained at our offices at 3339 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 213, Naples, FL 34112 between 9AM-4PM.
One-on-one technical assistance meetings are mandatory in order to be considered to be invited to submit a full application. Those interested in applying in the PY2025-2026 funding cycle should contact CHS by calling 239-252-1428 to schedule a technical assistance meeting between January 27, 2025, and January 31, 2025. No applications will be accepted unless a pre-application and a one-on-one technical assistance meeting have occurred.
All pre-applications must be consistent with the Collier County’s Consolidated Plan and/or SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP). Pre-application and full application details are provided in the PY2025-2026 Grant Application guidance.
Application Guidance:
Administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the federal programs projects must meet one or more of three national objectives:
- Benefits low- and moderate-income persons or households who earn at or below 80% of the median income
- Aids in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
- Qualifies as a certified urgent need
Collier County, along with its entitlement cities, City of Naples and City of Marco Island, may receive approximately $2,002,000 in CDBG funds, $819,000 in HOME funds and $194,250 in ESG funds for the PY2025-2026 grant cycle.
State SHIP funds totaling approximately $3,026,000, if allocated, will also be included in this grant application cycle. Awards made under SHIP may only be used to support homeowner strategies such as Purchase Assistance, Housing Rehabilitation, Demolition & Replacement of Manufactured Homes and New Construction Assistance and other identified strategies. The SHIP allocation can be used towards these strategies to benefit those individuals who make up to 120% Area Median Income (AMI). Collier County’s Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) outlines how the County intends to use SHIP funds towards the following objectives: to meet the housing needs of the very low, low and moderate-income households, to expand production of and preserve affordable housing, to further the housing element of the local government comprehensive plan specific to affordable housing. For additional information on income limits, please visit https://www.floridahousing.org/owners-and-managers/compliance/income-limits or to view Collier County’s LHAP, visit https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/public-services/divisions/community-and-human-services-division/housing-programs/grants. For SHIP specific questions, please contact Lisa Carr by phone at (239) 252-2339 or email at Lisa.Carr@colliercountyfl.gov.
The grant application cycle will also include $2,319,716.30 in HOME-ARP funds. Federal HOME-ARP funding was created to assist individuals or households who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations, by providing affordable housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and non-congregate shelter, to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability.
Funding amounts are subject to change based on actual amounts awarded from grantor agencies and availability of funds.
Any questions, comments, clarifications, or changes made during the technical assistance period and/or with individuals will be made public on or about January 31, 2025, on the CHS website and through an email blast.
Organizations seeking information, technical assistance with the grant application process, or for any general questions, please contact Tracey Smith by phone at (239) 252-1428 or by email at Tracey.Smith@colliercountyfl.gov.
Collier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Collier County complies with the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3600, et seq) and County Fair Housing Ordinance No. 92-9.
Publish Date: December 19, 2024
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