LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The city of Las Vegas opened its grant application, inviting qualified nonprofits to seek two-year funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs.
CDBG Program
City officials said CDBG dollars are aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness, building safe and livable neighborhoods, expanding economic opportunity for low- to moderate-income residents, and supporting health and educational services.
The Request for Proposal (RFP) is posted on the city’s website and covers eligibility, scope, staffing, and experience.
Grant Requirements:
- All agencies must be an IRS 501c (3) or (4) nonprofit in good standing to apply.
- Agencies must have been in business at least one year prior to the application release date.
- Agencies must be in good standing with the Nevada Secretary of State Office.
- Agencies must have a current city of Las Vegas business license for the address where the services will be provided.
- The award of any agreement based on applications received in response to an RFP is contingent upon the city’s receipt of its entitlement federal funding received annually from the United States Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD).
The CDBG RFP carries a two-year term with a minimum request of $65,000…