Cuyahoga County Department of Development
2009 Municipal Grant Seminar
June 17, 2008Mayfield Village Civic Center
COMMISSIONERSJimmy DimoraTimothy F. HaganPeter Lawson Jones
Municipal Grant Program• Funded by CDBG• Administered by the Department of
Development• Annual competitive funding cycle• Anticipate $1.1 million for 2009• Historically fund 9 – 11 projects
Municipal Grant Applications• Complete applications must be submitted in a 2-inch 3 ring binder by noon on Friday November 14, 2008• Urban County communities may apply in either
or both tiers. No more than 2 applications• ALL Eligible projects must meet a HUD
National Objective
HUD National Objectives
1. Benefit Low to Moderate Income Persons• Limited Clientele• Permanent Jobs• Geographic Area
2. Aid in the Prevention or Elimination of Slums or Blight
3. Meet other Urgent Community NeedSection 1 pages 3-9 of manual
Tier 1• Maximum of $325,000 in CDBG funding
• Recipients are ineligible to apply for Tier 1 funding for 3 years (eligible in 2013)
• Applications scored on a 100 point scale• Most competitive applications will be those that serve both
a low to moderate income group AND address an issue of an improvement target area (ITA)
Tier 2• Maximum of $100,000 in CDBG funding
• Applications scored on an 80 point scale
• Eligible projects must meet ONE National Objective
• Applicant may choose either Low Moderate Income Benefit OR Improvement Target Area benefit• Residential improvements are not eligible• Programming is not eligible
Eligible CDBG Projects• Acquisition of Real Property• Disposition of Property• Public Facilities & Improvements• Removal of Architectural Barriers• Rehabilitation & Preservation• Economic Development• Planning
Section 1 pages 4-5 of the manual
Ineligible Activities
• Building used for the general conduct of government
• Government expenses• Purchase of construction equipment• Street repair• Political activities
Section 1 page 3 of the manual
Planning Grants
• Up to $30,000 per community
• Application scored on a 55 point scale
• Eligible Planning Grants:• Master Plan• National Register Application Services• Redevelopment Feasibility Study• Certified Local Government Services
Section 5 of manual
Planning Grants Technical Assistance
• Department of Development:www.development.cuyahogacounty.us
• Cleveland Restoration Society: www.clevelandrestoration.org
• National Park Services: www.nps.gov/nr/
ContactJonathan Holody
How to choose a project?• The Maps• 5 Year Capital Improvement
Plan• Master Plan• Citizen Participation• Technical Assistance
CavslakeTier 1 Muni Grant Application
• Project: James Ave., Gibson St., Wallace Rd.
and West Rd. Streetscape and ADA Upgrades
• Amount Requested: $325,000
Part 1 - HUD National ObjectiveMaximum 45 Points
A. Low and Moderate Income BenefitLimited ClientelePermanent JobsGeographic Area
B. Prevent/Eliminate Slum & BlightEntire project in ITAMajority of project in ITA
PART 1 SUBTOTAL
√ 35 points
√ 10 points
45 points
Part 2 – Past PerformanceMaximum 20 Points
A. Fair Housing
B. Affordable Housing Opportunities
C. Financial Management/Competency
D. Master Plan
1 point1 point
3 points0 points
PART 1 SUBTOTAL 5 points
Leverage of FundsTotal Project Cost - Grant Request Total Project Cost =Leverage %
Example:329,000 – 50,000 = 54% 329,000
Total Project Cost includes all committed funds and in-kind contribution
Part 3 - Project Design & Impact Maximum 35 Points
A. Leverage of Funds
B. Citizen Participation
350,000-325,000 =
350,0007%
C. Quality of Application D. Development or Redevelopment of the Project Area
0 points
0 points2 points
5 points
PART 3 SUBTOTAL
E. Health and Safety 5 pointsF. Usage of Recycled/Green/Sustainable Material 0 points
12 points
Total Points
HUD National ObjectivePast PerformanceProject Design & ImpactBonus Point
Municipal Grant SeminarFair Housing Seminar
45 points 5 points12 points
1 points 0 points
63 pointsTOTAL POINTS
Submitting a Competitive Application
• Plan Ahead– Schedule Citizen Participation– Get pre-approval for Fair and Affordable
Housing points• Follow Directions• Pay attention to the details
– Submit appropriate supporting documentation– Give a clear description of the project
Parks and Playground Initiative•Eligible communities: LMI higher than 41% of the total population
•Maximum of $35,000 in CDBG funding
•Applications available December 1, 2008
•Applications due February 12, 2009
Parks and Playground InitiativeEligible Projects:
Installation of playground equipment
Installation of a multi purpose trail
New construction of a playground
Installation of surfacing material
Athletic courts or playing fields
Parks and Playground InitiativeIneligible Projects:
Swimming pools
Golf Courses
Park Programs
Acquisition
15 Minute Break
Roundtable DiscussionsBrownfield
Fair Housing
Site Selection
Municipal Grants
Affordable Housing
Historic Preservation
Economic Development Loans
Parks and Playground Initiative
Davis-Bacon Wage Requirements
Commercial Redevelopment Loans