The Collier County Community and Human Services Division (CHS) announces the opening of the FY2024-2025 grant application cycle. During FY2024-2025, 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), and State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds.
The pre-application period for local, State and Federal grant funds will begin on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, and will continue until 12:00 p.m. noon on Friday, January 19, 2024. Those invited to complete a full application will be notified prior to January 31, 2024. The full application portal will be opened to invitees Wednesday, January 31, 2024 and will close at 12:00 p.m. noon, Wednesday, February 21, 2024. The pre-applications will be available through the CHS website at www.colliercountyfl.gov under the CHS Main page link and paper copies of the application may also be obtained at our offices at 3339 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 211, Naples, FL 34112.
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 FY2024-2025 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 city, Naples, will receive approximately $2,574,633 in CDBG funds, $844,948 in HOME funds and $211,534 in ESG funds for the 2024-2025 grant cycle. State SHIP funds totaling approximately $3,000,000, if allocated, will also be included in this grant application cycle. Funding amounts are subject to change based on actual amounts awarded from grantor agencies and availability of funds. 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.
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 FY2024-2025 funding cycle should contact CHS by calling 239-252-2339 to schedule a meeting between January 25, 2024, and January 30, 2024. No applications will be accepted unless a pre-application and a one-on-one technical assistance meeting have occurred.
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, 2024, on the CHS website and through an email blast.
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.
Organizations seeking information, technical assistance with the grant application process, or for any other questions may contact Lisa Carr by phone at (239) 252-2339 or by email at lisa.carr@colliercountyfl.gov.
Publish Date: December 29, 2023