COC

Request for Applications

General Guidelines

Introduction

This package includes information and forms needed to apply for a grant under the Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Program funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the City of Compton’s Community Redevelopment Agency (Agency). CHDOs must further the housing goals of the Agency:

 

• To develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing.
  
• To increase homeownership affordability and opportunities.
  
• To expand economic development principally for low and moderate-income persons.

Funding Availability

This application applies to the 2006-2007 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007. Funds will be available for viable CHDO projects.

 

Applications are invited from previously designated CHDOs of the City of Compton and new organizations who desire to be designated as a CHDO. The Agency reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of grants offered from one year to the next, or offer no grants, at its sole discretion.

 

Technical Assistance

Available by appointment.

 

Application Submission

An original and five (5) copies of the application are required.

 

Incomplete applications will be returned without further consideration. A checklist and complete instructions are provided for your convenience.

All applications must be typewritten. Documents are to be single-spaced, and must follow all Application guidelines.

 

Competitive Review Process

Applications should be developed with a great deal of attention to detail and completeness. Specific evaluation criteria and elements are provided in this document to assist applicants in developing their proposals. Members of the evaluation team will be looking for viable projects that are comprehensive, complete and that have:

• High impact on priority needs
  
• Measurable results

Applications should be thorough, well written and professional in presentation in order to qualify for the most points. Proposals must follow the guidelines provided.

Applicants should have necessary operating funds and should also seek other funding, where necessary.