Community Development and Housing Program Grants Available

The City of Falls Church expects to have available approximately $82,000 of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and approximately $47,500 of HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program funds, as of July 1, 2011, to assist City residents with low- and moderate incomes. These funds may be used for housing development, rental assistance, social services, economic development, and public services.

The City is soliciting proposals to be considered for funding. Proposals for funding must be submitted in the format provided by the City of Falls Church in order to be considered. Proposal packets are available by calling (703) 248-5005; TTY 711 or by visiting the City’s website at http://www.fallschurchva.gov (click on News & Announcements).

All proposals must be postmarked and received by the Housing and Human Services Division, 300 Park Ave., by noon Friday, September 17.

City staff and the Housing Commission will review submitted proposals. Final funding recommendations will be announced at a City Council Public hearing in late November 2010. For more information, call 703-248-5005 (TTY 711).