Permanent Housing and Public Service Applications Open

Meridian’s CDBG Program receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to promote decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities principally for persons with low to moderate incomes. 

The City opens a competitive application each Spring to solicit community partners that will advance the goals of the CDBG Program.  The goals are determined during the consolidated planning process every five (5) years using a collaborative approach between City staff and community members.   The Consolidated Plan and a summary of the goals and priorities that were identified are available on the Meridian CDBG Program website under Planning & Reporting.

The City opens two applications each year, one for Permanent Housing projects and another for Public Services.  This is a competitive application process; however, staff is available for consultation.  Staff consultation does not guarantee projects will be selected for funding, it is only meant to assist applicants in strengthening applications.  A letter of intent is encouraged for new projects and may be submitted for review during the first three weeks of the application period.  Although not required, the letter allows City staff and the applicant to determine early on if a project meets the eligibility criteria.

Typical Public Service projects include (but are not limited to): emergency housing assistance (mortgage, rent, or utilities), childcare scholarships, or services for survivors.

Typical Permanent Housing projects include (but are not limited to): homeowner repairs.

The City will be hosting an online application workshop on April 8, 2025 at10 am. Please contact Crystal at ccampbell@meridiancity.org if you would like to receive a link to the meeting.

Timeline (subject to revision):

• April 1: Application period opens at 8:00 a.m.
• April 8: Application Workshop
• April 30: Application period closes at midnight.
• By May 20: Review of applications by Scoring Committee.
• By May 25: Applicants informed of Scoring Committee recommendations.
• May 28 to July 8: Action Plan with recommended projects open for public comment.
• July 9: Public Hearing for Action Plan.
• July 23: Action Plan provided to Council for approval of submission to HUD.
• July 31: Action Plan submitted to HUD for final approval.

Important Links

• The application is available at https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/meridianid/Participant from April1 to April 30.
• The Housing and Public Service Application Guidelines contain additional information on eligibility, required documentation, evaluation criteria, etc.
• Presentation from Application Workshop

For more information, please contact Crystal Campbell at ccampbell@meridiancity.org. 

This Notice can be provided in a format accessible to persons with disabilities and/or persons with limited English proficiency upon request.

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