Application Process for Federal Grants

​Salem provides funding opportunities to help support local nonprofit organizations and other groups to provide services, public facilities, and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents and neighborhoods.

​Salem receives entitlement funding annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer and provide oversight of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs.

Federal Programs Application Process

The 2021  online application  cycle is open Monday, February 8, 2021 through March 10, 2021.

Federal and local guidelines for funding from the CDBG and HOME programs, as well as the City's programs, are included in the online application. Applications for projects must comply with strict eligibility criteria. Applicable funds are for the 2021 Program Year, beginning July 1, 2021.

All applications must be submitted via a new online application  portal at ZoomGrants  by Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Applications sent by any other method, including, but not limited to, facsimile, email, postal service, hand delivery, or any method other than the designated application software, will not be accepted. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

More about the funding sources:

• Federal Community Development Block Grant Funding. The purpose of the CDBG Program is to benefit low- to moderate-income households by funding projects that revitalize neighborhoods, increase affordable housing, expand economic opportunities, and/or improve community facilities and services.
• Federal HOME Investment Partnership Funding. The HOME Investment Partnerships program funds a wide range of activities that build, buy, and/or rehabilitate affordable housing for rent, or provide direct rental assistance to low-income people. Priority funding will be for affordable rental housing projects awarded in recent HOME applications and need additional capital to address financing gaps due to increased construction cost or other applicable reasons.
• For more detailed information on HUD guidelines for CDBG and HOME funding, visit www.hud.gov.
• City of Salem Funding. The City of Salem funds activities that provide supportive services to low-income Salem residents.

Due to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, all public training and staff engagement will be virtual.

City of Salem virtual application technical assistance workshop video:

https://recordings.join.me/XFtzewCYd0ml-gk9pR1kzA

How to Apply for Zoom Grants Training Presentation

Step-By-Step Applicant Instructions

​Map for eligibility determination

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​Plans and reports

The City of Salem must prepare two documents in order to continue to receive funding from HUD. Both documents outline plan priorities and how the City intends to allocate federal funds.

1. Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan
2. Annual Action Plan and Attachments

At the end of the reporting year, the City of Salem is required to provide a follow-up report called the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This report provides detailed accomplishments related to the five-year consolidated plan.

Local Non-Profit and For-Profit Developers Invited to Apply for Funding Press Release

2020-2024 Consolidated Plan

2019 Annual Action Plan with Amendments including CDBG-CV

DRAFT 2019-2020 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)

​Additional information

If you or someone you know may need assistance, please contact 2-1-1. For housing information, see the Salem Housing Authority​​.