The clock is ticking for those invested in the future of affordable housing in Jefferson Parish, as the Department of Community Development has set the approaching January 17, 2025 deadline for Fiscal Year 2025 funding applications; a hefty sum of around $7 million is up for grabs. This call to action, highlighted by the Jefferson Parish a recent announcement, stresses the urgent need for non-profit organizations and affordable housing developers to step up and submit their proposals for programs set to bolster public services, housing, economic development, and public infrastructure in the local community.
For those eyeing a slice of the funding pie, the Department emphasizes the variety of programs eligible for these funds—all buoyed financially by annual U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) revenue pools, the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME ARP), and Emergency Solutions Grants (HESG) are among the initiatives poised to receive support, however, each program serves distinct community needs with the HOME ARP funds being earmarked specifically for individuals and families grappling with homelessness, at risk of homelessness, and victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, according to the Jefferson Parish.
Moreover, the Department of Community Development is not just looking for beneficiaries but also partners; the organizations that have the capabilities to administer these funds effectively will find themselves in an invaluable position to incite tangible positive development within the community. Interested parties have a chance to gain more insight, as a public meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2025, between 4 and 5 p.m., located in room 3503 of the General Government Building at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053, as per the Jefferson Parish.
With the January deadline on the near horizon, it is imperative that interested organizations grasp this opportunity to not only secure funding but to play a pivotal role in shaping the affordable housing landscape in Jefferson Parish; details surrounding the application process and partnership expectations are available and easily accessible on the Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development website, providing a critical resource for potential applicants to review eligibility criteria, funding specifics, and strategic priorities that will guide the allocation of these valuable resources.
