Sponsor: Community Development Administration
Procurement Type: Request for Information

Starting Date: 07-31-2024

Summary
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program was established by Congress in 1974 with passage of the Housing and Community Development Act and is administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This program provides funds to municipalities and other units of government around the country to develop viable urban communities. This is accomplished by providing affordable, decent housing, a suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities principally for low- and moderate-income persons. Although local units of government develop their own programs and funding priorities, all activities must be consistent with one or more of the following HUD national objectives:

- Principally benefits low‐ and moderate‐income persons
- Prevents or eliminates slums or blight
- Addresses an urgent need or problem in the community (e.g., natural disaster)

As an entitlement community under the CDBG program, the City of St. Louis receives annual funding allocations from the federal government to fund activities to address these national objectives.

As a funding recipient, the City of St. Louis is required to submit to HUD an Annual Action Plan that describes how the City will utilize federal funds to address the national objectives in a manner that will produce the greatest measurable impact on our community. The City’s lead agency responsible for submission of this Plan to HUD is the Community Development Administration (CDA).

CDA is accepting proposals for the following activities shown in the RFP. All applications must still meet one of HUD’s three national objectives and be an eligible activity.

Complete applications must be received no later than 4:00 pm CST on Friday, September 6, 2024.

All questions related to the proposal forms, supporting documentation and funding process must be submitted no later than 4:00pm on August 23, 2024 by email to CDBG@stlouis‐mo.gov. CDA will provide answers in writing and post Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on the CDA website (www.stlouis‐mo.gov/cda).