SPRINGFIELD — The city will be releasing a total of $190,575 in Community Development Block Grants that will allow nonprofit agencies to renovate or construct buildings to will allow them to expand or preserve their services.
Requests for proposal forms will be available starting April 28. Applicants must return proposals by May 28 and the funds are expected to be awarded by June 6. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded.
Proposals must be for projects located in Springfield and include information regarding the agency, the need for the project and its impact. Proposals must also include the project concept and scope, and accurate cost estimates. More than half of the clients the agencies serve must earn less than 80% of the region’s area median income.
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More information about the grants can be seen on the city’s website on April 28.
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