Community Development
Strong, vibrant neighborhoods are the foundation of great cities. Through funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the City works with local organizations across the city to improve the quality of life for city residents.

Annual Solicitation for Funding Proposals
CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, ESG Funding
The City of Providence will be accepting applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, and other funding through the Consolidated Neighborhood Opportunity Grant program for projects to be executed July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.

For Application Materials & Deadlines, click here.

2012 - 2013 Program Year Investments
You can learn more about the investments to be made in the 2012 - 2013 Program Year under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) with the documents available below:

• 2012 -2013 Program Year Investments Summary
• 2012 -2013 Program Year City Council Resolution
• 2012 -2013 Program Year Action Plan

Program Information
Program descriptions, basic eligibility requirements, current funding allocations, progress reports, success stories and contact information for the following federal grant programs:

• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
• Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)

Application Process
The City has concluded its application process for 2012-2013 grants. A new round of solicitations for 2013-2014 grants will be conducted later in calendar year 2012. To receive an email alert when new application materials are available, and other Community Development announcements, sign up for e-mail alerts below.

E-Mail Alerts and News

Grantee Resources
Resource center for organizations that have received funding from CDBG, HOPWA or ESG, including forms, procedures and regulations.

Contact Us
For more information, please contact:

Ron DiOrio
Telephone: 401.680.8414
Email: rdiorio@providenceri.com