Improving the quality of life for Flint residents
We utilize a number of federal, state and local grant and loan packages to aid in the community and economic development of the city, the primary source of of which is our annual entitlement allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Flint receives approximately $4.5 million per year, the majority of which is sub-granted to organizations and city departments to implement programs benefiting low- and moderate-income residents of Flint.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program supports community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities. To support community development, activities are identified through an ongoing process. Activities may address needs such as infrastructure, economic development projects, public facilities installation, community centers, housing rehabilitation, public services, clearance/acquisition, microenterprise assistance, code enforcement, homeowner assistance, etc.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) provides grants that the City of Flint uses, often in partnership with local nonprofit groups, to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people. HOME is the largest federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households.
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
The purpose of the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program is to assist individuals and families quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness.
Resources for Grant Applicants
| Resource | Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Community Housing Development Organization Certification 2023-2024 | Open File | Download | |
| Signature Authorization Form 2023-2024 | Open File | Download | |
| Accounting Certification Form Fillable 2023-2024 | Open File | Download | |
| Environmental Review Training Project Descriptions | (VIDEO) Environmental review training for subrecipients | Open File | Download |
Reports
HOME - ARP
The HOME-American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) is to address the need for homelessness assistance and supportive services, Congress appropriated $5 billion in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to be administered through HOME to perform four activities that must primarily benefit qualifying individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in other vulnerable populations. These activities include: (1) Development of affordable Rental Housing (2) Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) (3) Supportive Services, and (4) Acquisition and Development of Non-Congregate Shelter. HOME-ARP defines Qualifying Populations (QPs) as those that are: - QP1 - Homeless, as defined in section 103(a) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 11302(a)) (“McKinney-Vento”) - QP2 - At risk of homelessness, as defined in section 401 of McKinney-Vento; - QP3 - Fleeing, or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; or - QP4 - Part of other populations where providing supportive services or assistance would prevent a family’s homelessness or would serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability. HOME-ARP prioritizes serving veterans and families that include a veteran family member that meets the criteria in one of (1)-(4) above.
| Resource | Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| APPROVED HOME- ARP Allocation Plan | Requirements of the Use of Funds in the HOME-American Rescue Plan Program | Open File | Download |
| 2024 HOME-ARP Request for Proposals | Please submit electronic proposals at https://geneseehousing.org/funding by Friday, September 13, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. | Open File | Download |
| HOME - ARP Information Session | Recording of the City of Flint HOME - ARP Information Session from August 23, 2024. Passcode: vV$&H#y1 | Open File | Download |
| HOME - ARP Q&A Responses | Q&A from the August 23rd Information Session | Open File | Download |
