The OFFICE OF GRANT SERVICES provides award management, accounting, and oversight for all grant resources of the City.
Grant Accounting is the fiscal agent for all grant funds received by the City of Atlanta. The unit's overall responsibility is to use fiscal controls and fund accounting procedures to ensure the proper disbursement of and accounting for federal and state funds. These controls include: establishing internal controls, complying with federal requirements, maintaining records, and processing draw requests against various grants.
Within Grant Services, the Grants Management unit manages annual entitlement grants allocated to the City of Atlanta from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the City’s “Consolidated Plan.” See the Executive Summary of the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan.
Entitlement grants funded under the Consolidated Plan are the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). Information on these and other HUD programs can be found at: http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/program_offices/comm_planning.
Grants Management conducts an annual application process for the HUD entitlement grants. The City’s grant application process for these grants has closed for 2010 funding. Proposal application forms will be available in the spring of 2010, for requests for 2011 funding.
Organizations located within the City of Atlanta that are seeking HUD funding from the State of Georgia or directly from HUD, may need a “Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan.” Organizations providing Supportive Housing and seeking to open a new site or to revise an existing site or program may need a “Verification of Program Consistency with the Consolidated Plan.” To request either of these, contact Grants Management at 404-330-6112.
Grants Management also coordinates the City’s HUD funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, also known as “Stimulus” funding.
HUD Programs from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Community Development Block Grant – Recovery (CDBG-R)
Other major grants awarded to the City include:
The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Information on this HUD program can be found at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/neighborhoodspg/
The U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
Information on this and other DOJ programs can be found at:
http://www.usdoj.gov/10grants/index.html
The U. S. Department of Labor (DOL)
- Job Training Partnership Act, Title II
Information on this DOL program can be found at:
http://www.thecre.com/fedlaw/legal12/jtpalaw.htm
The major grant programs awarded to the City of Atlanta include:
2005 - 2009 Consolidated Plan: for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
CDBG, ESG, HOME
2009 HPRP New Projects Application
2010 New Projects Application
2010 Continuing Projects Application
2010 Proposal Instructions
2010 Ranking Form
Exhibit A Eligible HPRP Applicants
Exhibit B Insurance
HPRP Application Instructions
HOPWA
HOPWA 2010 Instructions
HOPWA 2010 Application
HOWPA 2010 Ranking
Certifications of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan
Environmental Reviews of HUD Grant Projects
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Links
www.hud.gov Provides a direct link to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development programs and current news.
www.hudclips.org/cgi/index.cgi Provides access to the federal regulations and rules that govern HUD programs, grants and initiatives.
www.ncdaonline.org Provides access to the umbrella organization for all of the nation's Community Development Entitlement communities.
Q1. How can I determine if my agency meets the requirements for funding?
A. The City of Atlanta Consolidated Plan programs operate on an annual funding cycle. Please access the Applications/Instructions link for information on eligibility and the application process.
Q2. I would like to start my own business. Can I receive a grant that would get me started?
A. While grants for start-up are not provided to individuals, CDBG does provide funding to the Atlanta Development Authority who can assist in low/no-interest loans. The ADA can be reached at (404) 880-4100.
Q3. My house needs extensive repairs. Is it possible for me to get a grant to make these repairs?
A. Individual homeowners needing housing assistance should call the Bureau of Housing Code Enforcement at 404-330-6390.
Q4. I'm trying to get enough money to pay for education expenses. Can I get a grant to help with my schooling?
A. The City of Atlanta does not provide financial assistance for education expenses.
Q5. I am trying to buy a new home. Does the City have any grants to help me?
A. Individual homeowners needing housing assistance should call the Bureau of Housing Code Enforcement at 404-330-6390.
Q6. My neighborhood park needs repairs. How can my community get funding to upgrade our neighborhood park?
A. Please see the Applications Instructions link to obtain information on eligible activities and the applications process. It is also recommended that you contact the City Department of Parks and Recreation to discuss your problem.
Q7. My street floods whenever it rains. We in the neighborhood realize that there are stream bank improvements that need to be made. Can we get grant funding for these improvements?
A. Please see the Applications Instructions link to obtain information on eligible activities and the applications process. It is also recommended that you contact the City Department of Public Works at (404) 330-6240 to discuss your problem.
Q8. Several people on my street need new sidewalks, and we have heard that the City will pay for them. How should we apply for this assistance?
A. You should contact the City's Department of Public Works at the above mentioned number for information.
Q9. I would like to start my own day care center. Would the City give me a grant to get started?
A. The City does not provide assistance for start-up day care centers.
Q10. There are several homeless people in my community and I would like to help them. Would the City provide me with funds I need to buy a building to help the homeless?
A. If an agency meets the requirements to apply for a grant (see question #1 above), it may apply for funds to support a program that assists the homeless.