City of Syracuse 2014 2015 CDBG Funding RFP

City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) RFP Program Year 41 (2015 – 2016)

Mayor Stephanie A. Miner Paul Driscoll, Commissioner September 2014 Application Overview

The City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development is seeking proposals for the use of 2015 - 2016 Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Funds. The program year will run from May 1, 2015 – April 30, 2016. Successful proposals must address one of the three areas: Housing, services for vulnerable populations and services for special needs populations. Proposals must also address the community needs outlined in the City of Syracuse’s Consolidated Plan.

Applications for funding are available online at http://www.syracuse.ny.us/Home.aspx and for pick up at 201 E. Washington Street Suite 600. All funding applications are due no later than Thursday, October 30th at 4 PM to the following: City of Syracuse, NBD Attn: Eric Ennis 201 E. Washington Street Suite 600 Syracuse, New York 13202

One application should be completed for each individual program requesting funding. Please do not combine funding requests. All documentation must be submitted with the application by the deadline in order to be considered for funding.

In addition the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development invites you to attend a technical training workshop on how to complete the RFP on September 30th, 2014 in Room 200 of City Hall at 10:00 AM. Funding decisions will be made based on the following timeline of events:

September  RFP Release Publically  Technical Assistance Workshop’s  RAC Committees Assemble

October  RFP’s Due to NBD  RAC Committees Meet and Deliberate

November / December  Consolidated Plan compiled for Release

January  DRAFT Consolidated Plan Released for public comment

March  Final Consolidated Plan Submitted to HUD for acceptance

Community Development Block Grant Application: Year 41 CITY OF SYRACUSE, NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2015-2016 CDBG Funding Application

1. General Applicant Information Area Applicant is seeking funding under (Please choose one):

For Office Use Only: Housing Services for Vulnerable Populations Services for Special Needs Populations

Applicant / Organization (Lead Applicant) Organization Name: If applying on behalf of another entity, name of that entity: (If applicant does not have 501(c)(3) status) Sponsoring Agency: Program Name: New program (never funded) On-going (previously funded) Proposal Request Total Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds Requested: $ Total of Other Funding Sources Amount: $ Total Project / Program Budget: $ Program Location Chief official of lead applicant Name Title Mailing Address City, State & Zip Phone Email DUNS # Designated contact person for this application Name Title Mailing address City, State & Zip Phone Email address Required Support Documentation:  Board Resolution authorizing submission of Applying for CBDO designation: application Yes No  Articles of Incorporation  IRS Determination Letter  Audit or financial statement within the past If Yes Attach: 24 months and Management Letter  Completed CBDO Application  Board By-Laws  Board List and Verification Forms (Exhibit  Board minutes (last 3 meetings) C)  Board of Directors including addresses, appointment/term expiration dates, whom

Community Development Block Grant Application: Year 41 each Board member represents

Community Development Block Grant Application: Year 41 2. Program Narrative Provide a specific description of the program and / or service requesting CDBG Funding

Community Development Block Grant Application: Year 41 How will the program meet the strategy area goals?

Community Development Block Grant Application: Year 41 Program Narrative What Specific Need in the Community does the program plan to address?

What is the Target Population for the specific program (geographic location and / or census tracts)

Service Delivery – How will the program be implemented

Community Development Block Grant Application: Year 41 3. Program Goals and Desired Outcomes How many individuals / families / households or housing units does the program propose to serve?

What is the measurement strategy for the program goals and outcomes?

Discuss at least 3 desired outcomes the proposed program will have on the Syracuse Community:

Community Development Block Grant Application: Year 41 Describe any barriers that may hinder the program from accomplishing the above outlined goals

Community Development Block Grant Application: Year 41 The City of Syracuse has outlined through its Sustainability Plan the goal of reducing overall carbon emissions by 7% as a community by the year 2020. Below please describe any steps your organization has taken towards becoming more sustainable and assisting the city in accomplishing this goal.

Community Development Block Grant Application: Year 41 Community Development Block Grant Application: Year 41 4. Budget

a. Complete the CDBG Program Budget attached. The intent of the form is to provide information on the cost to administer the entire program. Please include information on both the hard and soft costs. Make sure the items that propose to be covered by CDBG are eligible CDBG activities and they meet the objectives set forth in the strategy area. Please include full salary information for personnel costs.

5. Agency History & Capacity

a. Describe the organization's current capacity and qualifications in carrying out the proposed activity. i. Include organizational chart ii. Job descriptions for those employees involved in administering the specific programs iii. Staff resumes for employees involved in administering the specific programs

6. Signature Section

TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, THE STATEMENTS AND DATA IN THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT AND ITS SUBMISSION HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT. WITH THIS SUBMISSION, THE AGENCY ALSO AGREES TO FOLLOW ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING FEDERAL (CDBG) FUNDING.

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______Date Non-Personnel

Use Need Description % of Time to CDBG $ CDBG

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Total Non-Personnel $