North Carolina eVP #274-HCD-FY27-6

Raleigh Community Enhancement Grant for Eligible Public Services

The City of Raleigh is offering FY 2027–2028 Community Enhancement Grant funding for public services that benefit low- and moderate-income residents. - Government buyer: City of Raleigh, Housing & Community Development Department. - Opportunity: Competitive, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-funded support for eligible public-service activities serving Raleigh residents. - Funding: Approximately $200,000 is available; individual funding requests must be $20,000–$50,000. - Eligible activities: Services may address housing stability and homelessness, reintegration after incarceration, job training and workforce development, youth tutoring and gang prevention, substance abuse prevention and treatment, counseling, childcare, and services for older adults. - Key requirements: Activities must satisfy CDBG eligibility rules and at least one HUD National Objective. At least 51% of participants must be from households at or below 80% of Area Median Income, and proposals must describe measurable outcomes. - Coordination: Applicants proposing activities related to homelessness or housing instability must explain coordination with the Wake County Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry process, when applicable. - OEMs and vendors: None are named; this is a grant opportunity rather than a purchase of branded products. - Scope and quantities: No specific product quantities or service-unit quantities are prescribed.

Description

The City of Raleigh is seeking proposals for its FY 2027-2028 Community Enhancement Grant (CEG), a CDBG-funded public service program supporting eligible activities benefiting low- and moderate-income Raleigh residents. Grant activities are prioritized around housing stability, homelessness prevention and reduction, supportive services, economic stability, and access to services; activities must meet CDBG eligibility requirements and at least one HUD National Objective. Applicants addressing homelessness or housing instability must explain coordination with the Wake County CoC Coordinated Entry process, as applicable. Proposals will be competitively evaluated, and interested applicants are required to attend one pre-proposal information session.

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