Open: October 25, 2009
Close: December 1, 2009 5:00 p.m.

The City of Jackson invites interested agencies, groups, or citizens to submit Funding Applications for CDBG and/or HOME funding. The Federal CDBG grant to the City for 2010-2011 is anticipated to be approximately $1,466,364; the HOME grant will be approximately $329,378.

 Submission Requirements

• Please refer to “Funding Application Instructions” for complete information.

•  Submit a separate application for each project for which you are requesting funding, specific for that particular program.

• Submit one original hardcopy application and attachments.  Applications may be hand delivered not later than 5:00 p.m., or postmarked by, Tuesday, December 1, 2009 to:

Community Development Department
ATTN: Michelle L. Pultz
161 W Michigan Ave, 3^rd Floor
Jackson, MI 49201

•  Applications and attachments should be fastened with a paper clip or other fasteners that can easily be undone for copying. Please do not use staples.

• The required attachments listed should be added at the back of the original application in the order listed (see Application Checklist in packet

•  Additional printed documentation, photographs, and maps may be placed immediately behind the page they refer to

•  Please read all questions and instructions carefully. The care that goes into accurately and informatively completing this application is evidence of your agency’s ability to manage the complexities of the CDBG or HOME program requirements.

The Community Development Project Coordinator will be happy to answer questions about the CDBG or HOME program, the form, and the application process, but cannot help write the application or offer comment on drafts. For more information, contact Michelle Pultz at (517) 768-6436 or e-mail at mpultz@cityofjackson.org.