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1. What are the CDBG and HOME grant programs?

The County receives two annual federal grant allocations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). They are the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Home Investment Partnerships Grant (HOME) programs. These two grant programs are managed by staff in the Department of Community Enhancement. Chesterfield receives approximately $1.6 million annually in federal grant funds, which can be used for a wide range of possible uses with the goal of benefiting low to moderate income residents of Chesterfield.

Listing of Programs & Projects

For a full list of programs / projects that the County is funding with its current grant allocations, please refer to the For Year 2019 Adopted Budget.

2. What type of housing assistance does the Department of Community Enhancement offer to citizens?

The county funds the following programs with its annual federal grant funding. If you want more information or wish to apply for assistance, please reference the program contact information.

Programs

• Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation
  • Project: HOMES
    Phone: 804-233-2827
  • Rebuilding Together Richmond
  • Phone: 804-447-3841
• Down Payment Assistance for First-Time Homebuyers
  • HOME, Inc.
    Phone: 804-354-0641
• Foreclosure Prevention Counseling
  • HOME, Inc.
    Phone: 804-354-0641
• Home-ownership Opportunities for First-Time Home-buyers
  • Maggie Walker Community Land Trust
    Email Maggie Walker Community Land Trust
  • Project: HOMES
    Phone: 804-233-2827
• Senior Rental Housing
  • Better Housing Coalition
    Phone: 804-644-0546
• Homelessness Services
  • CARITAS
    Phone: 804-358-0964

3. How do I apply for grant funding?

The County administers a request for proposal (RFP) process each fall for the following fiscal year’s grant funding. Please note that the county’s fiscal year begins July 1st of each year. Organizations that are interested in applying for grant funding are required to attend a pre-proposal workshop that occurs prior to application availability, typically in early October. There is a 6-week application window before the submission deadline at the end of November.