Grant Management Services

Program Overview

CDBG Community Improvement Grants are competitive grants, which aid eligible localities in implementing projects that will most directly impact the greatest needs of the community. There are five primary project types under this funding source: Economic Development, Comprehensive Community Development, Community Service Facilities, Targeted Neighborhood Housing Rehabilitation, Public Infrastructure.

Non-entitlement units of local government are the only eligible recipients of Virginia CDBG funding, but these local governments may contract with Planning District Commissions, nonprofit organizations and other competent entities to undertake project activities.

Competitive grants are awarded following the competitive review of all applicable applications. The timeline for submission of competitive grant applications to DHCD is the spring of every year, with a second round conducted in the fall if funding remains. Applications review will occur in late spring/early summer, and announcements of competitive grant offers are anticipated in late summer/early fall.

The Southside Outreach Group has provided grant management services for the following localities:

·     Halifax County

·     Town of Blackstone

·     Nottoway County

·     Town of Crewe