About Us
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THE DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The City of Atlanta’s Department of Grants and Community Development (DGCD) was formed to strengthen the delivery of grant programs City-wide. This Department is the lead entity in preparing and implementing the City’s federal entitlement programs and competitively awarded grant programs.
Mission
The mission of the DGCD is to further affordable, equitable, and resilient communities throughout Atlanta.
Vision
The City of Atlanta has a vibrant culture, booming economy, and welcoming spirit. We seek to provide opportunities within this great City for all Atlantans to prosper. Our work is done through the investment of grant funds, seeking to serve our most vulnerable residents and strengthen our communities. These shared principles guide our commitment to this community:
Be Stewards – We commit to making data driven, strategic investments in our communities by leveraging our federal resources responsibly and thoughtfully. We commit to bringing a high-level of professionalism and knowledge to our work while holding ourselves and one another accountable to ensuring collective success.
Serve One Another and Our Partners – We strive to provide positive, high-quality, and responsive service to all internal and external stakeholders, understanding they are critical to accomplishing our collective goals.
Earn Trust Every Day – We never compromise our integrity and believe in openness and transparency.
Seek Continued Growth and Learning – We understand the need to be forward-looking and flexible as our profession adapts and search out ways to be on the leading edge.
DGCD STAFF
Our leadership staff is responsible for creating strategic approaches and methods to fulfill our mission and supporting our Subrecipients as we serve the City’s citizens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is DGCD, and what do they do?
The City of Atlanta (City) is identified as an Entitlement City by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City’s Department of Grants and Community Development (DGCD) was formed to strengthen the delivery of grant programs City-wide. This Department is the lead entity in preparing and implementing the City’s federal entitlement programs and competitively awarded grant programs. DGCD is responsible for grant administration, budgeting, reporting and contract & compliance monitoring as authorized by federal regulations.
- Who can receive grants and entitlement funds?
Applicants are limited to agencies within Georgia who service the City of Atlanta, and are operated by a public agency, nonprofit organization, or combination of such agencies or organizations or other public and nonprofit organizations, or interdependent public agencies that have components which address low to moderate income persons, homeless persons, economic and community development. DGCD does not implement housing activities for individuals. DGCD acts as the funding administrator of federal entitlement programs and competitive grants for the City of Atlanta. Please contact the Atlanta Housing Authority for specific affordable housing programs that may be available to individuals.
- What grants are available, and where does the money come from?
The City of Atlanta is the recipient of multiple annual entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG); HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME); and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program. The allocations of these funds must align strategically with our 5-year Consolidated Plan that prioritizes goals and objectives determined by a community needs assessment.
- How can my organization receive funds?
On a minimum annual basis, the City of Atlanta will accept applications from public and private entities who demonstrate the experience, capacity, and ability to further the mission to create safe and healthy communities filled with diversity, equity and flourishing neighborhoods through direct services, supportive services, and training.
DGCD solicits applications for the HOME, CDBG, ESG, and HOPWA grant Programs. Agencies must apply by the deadline provided to be considered for funding. Agencies are encouraged to read the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) thoroughly before preparing and submitting grant application(s). This solicitation is open to all agencies meeting eligibility guidelines for the HOME, CDBG, ESG, and HOPWA grant programs. Decisions of grant awards are determined through a competitive process.
- Where can I find information about the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and CDBG?
HOPWA: Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS
ESG: Emergency Solutions Grant | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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The Dickens Administration Has Improved Atlanta's HOPWA Program by Reducing Payment Backlogs and Increasing Affordable Housing
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HUD Awards $26 Million to Address the HIV Epidemic through Housing
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