Fort Smith, Ark. – The City of Fort Smith Community Development Department is now accepting applications for two key funding opportunities: Year 51 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling $780,000 and Year 32 HOME Investment Partnership Act funds amounting to $360,000.
**Application Timeline and Workshop Details**
– **Pre-application deadline**: Monday, January 27, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
– **Full application deadline**: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
A mandatory workshop will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at The Blue Lion, 101 North 2nd Street.
**Funding Allocations**
– $487,500 in CDBG funds, which includes $316,875 allocated for Housing Assistance.
– $54,000 in HOME CHDO funds available for outside agencies.
– $270,000 in HOME funds available for outside agencies.
Organizations in Fort Smith are encouraged to apply for these funding opportunities to support community development initiatives, housing assistance, and more.