The City of Lewisville is set to open its grant application window for organizations aiming to assist low-income and moderate-income residents, beginning Monday, February 10. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities can vie for a share of the $362,752 anticipated funds; this amount includes an estimated $122,752 in Community Development Block Grant funds, which is based on the previous year's allocation, and a potential $240,000 pending approval of the final City budget by the Lewisville City Council in August, as reported by the City of Lewisville.
Applications are open until 5 p.m. on March 7, and there are several steps that each aspirant group must follow, starting with a Pre-Application Workshop video and a training quiz to ensure they understand the process, an alternative to the former in-person pre-application training sessions. Not guaranteed until a budget is passed later in the year, the community development funds represent Lewisville's commitment to its "Diverse and Thriving Neighborhoods" Big Move, part of the city's larger vision for 2025, to which a full plan is available for review online.
While the funds at stake represent a significant opportunity for agencies working within social service spheres, organizations are reminded that part of the funding remains uncertain until later in the financial year although the initiative reflects the city's strategic emphasis on enhancing service provision for its most vulnerable populations, the exact funds available will be definitively decided upon the adoption of the fiscal budget by the council in August.
