Applications Overview
Applications for Clark County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds are available each year, staring on the first business day of October. Pre-applications are mandatory and must be submitted by October 31. Applications not received by this deadline will need to wait for the next funding round.
Housing developers, nonprofit organizations, and local governments may apply. Proposed projects must benefit low- to moderate-income people and comply with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s funding criteria.
The City of Vancouver receives its own allocation of CDBG and HOME funds for projects inside the city limits. Please contact the City of Vancouver at 360.487.7952 for more information.
Application Types
CDBG and HOME funds can be used to fund a variety of projects and programs. Clark County has prioritized certain activities based on results of the Five-year Consolidated Plan and created three request for applications; Public Facilities and Neighborhood Improvements, Affordable Housing and Homelessness, and Asset and Economic Development. Each category has a Funding Guide with criteria and application information.
Public Facilities and Neighborhood Improvements
- Street, sidewalk, water, sewer, and storm water improvements
- Parks and recreational facility improvements
- Community center/social service facility construction or rehabilitation
- Emergency shelter construction or rehabilitation
Affordable Housing
and Homelessness
- New construction or rehab of multi-family housing
- Acquisition of land or existing units for multi-family development
- Conversion of an existing structure for use as affordable housing
- Tenant-based Rental Assistance (TBRA) programs
Asset and Economic
Development
- New construction of single-family housing
- Rehabilitation of single-family housing
- Homeownership assistance
- Land acquisition or infrastructure for single-family development
- Business assistance through micro-enterprise development
Application Process
Applications are currently closed. Funding for program year 2025 will open October 1, 2024. To be added to the stakeholders list for notifications, contact Rebecca Royce.
- Applications will be completed in Neighborly Software.
- Applicants must complete the Applicant Information and Eligibility Verification sections of the online application by October 31.
- Fully completed applications are due by the first business day of December.
- The Urban County Policy Board (UCPB) reviews the applications in January.
- Applicants have the opportunity to present their project or program requests to the Board in February.
- Selection and recommendations for these funds are made by the Urban County Policy Board at the regularly scheduled meeting on the second Monday in March.
Contracts begin in August or later. Contracts for services often begin January 1.
Technical Assistance and Questions
Pre-submittal Workshops: Applicants are encouraged to participate in a hybrid pre-application workshop, October 15, 2024. Use the links below to connect virtually, or attend in person at Center for Community Health, 1601 E Fourth Plain, Bldg. 17, Room C210 A, for the section relating to your application type.
- Public Facilities and Neighborhood Improvements Presentation
- Streets and sidewalks, water/sewer, parks, community center, nonprofit facility construction or rehab
- Recording of the workshop
- Asset and Economic Development Presentation
- Single-family housing, business assistance programs
- Recording of the workshop
- Affordable Housing and Homelessness Presentation
- Multi-family housing acquisition, construction or rehabilitation; tenant-based rental assistance
- Recording of the workshop
TA Drop-in Sessions: Clark County staff will be available during two, virtual technical assistance drop-in sessions at this link:
- Monday, October 28 from 2-3PM PST
- Monday, November 25 from 1-2PM PST
Questions: Questions regarding this Request for Application must be directed in writing, via email, to Rebecca Royce. The deadline for submitting questions is November 26, 2024. Answers will be issued to all applicants no later than November 27, 2024.
View previously submitted questions and answers here (updated 11.26.2024).
Resource Library
The following resources will be helpful to review during the application process:
Guidelines and Policies
- Clark County CDBG Procedures Manual for Public Facilities and Neighborhood Improvements, Small Business Assistance, and Homebuyer programs (Homebuyer programs may fall under CDBG and/or HOME depending on available resources) (PDF)
- Clark County HOME Program Policies for Affordable Housing and Homelessness and Homebuyer programs (Homebuyer programs may fall under CDBG and/or HOME depending on available resources) (PDF)
- Funding Guidelines for each application type (See respective Guidance link above)
- UCPB Application and Funding Guidelines (PDF)
Guidance
- 2024 CDBG Clark County Low/Moderate Income Census Tracts and Block Groups Tables (PDF)
- Evergreen Sustainable Development Criteria
- Fair Housing for HOME Participants
- Tenant-based Rental Assistance Core Components
- Urban County Policy Board Webpage
Templates
- Anti-Lobbying Certification Form (PDF)
- Conflict of Interest and Debarment Certification Form (PDF)
- Development Budget for Affordable Housing Applications (XLS)
- Financial Checklist for Affordable Housing Applications (XLS)
- In-kind Valuation and Explanation Template (XLS)
- Project Proforma for Public Facility Applications (XLS)
- Project Proforma for Affordable Housing Applications (XLS)
- Rent Worksheet Affordable Housing Applications (XLS)
If the above resources do not provide the answer you need, please contact Rebecca Royce at Rebecca.Royce@clark.wa.gov.