The city of Everett has laid out its plan for community grant funding for the year 2026, with applications now up for grabs through the City's AmpliFund grant management software. Per the public notice posted on the City of Everett's website, there's a tidy sum available across a range of categories, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF 2060), and HOME Investment Partnership Program.
Funded through a combination of local document recording fees and federal monies from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), these grants offer a total of $850,000 in CDBG funds, with $127,000 earmarked for Public Services and another $552,000 set aside for Non-Public Services. The AHTF is sitting on $125,000 to allocate, and an additional $300,000is available under HOME. However, for those eyeing this pot of gold, the City reminds that 20% of the annual CDBG award is reserved for Planning and Administration, laying out the details in planning to meet with Community Development staff for the week of October 13, 2025.
Applications come with a catch — they must hit the mark on HUD's statutory requirements and eligibility criteria to even be considered for funding. With the disclaimer that CDBG and HOME funding amounts may shuffle depending on the HUD allocations, the city also treads with caution, asserting it reserves the right to pull funding opportunities at any time before a formal commitment is inked.
Impatient applicants can deep dive into the specifics of the application process by following the links provided on the City's official NOFA notice. And while the deadline is a stone's throw away, ticking down towards October 31, 2025, potential applicants must first schmooze with Community Development staff for some much-needed technical assistance, with meetings scheduled the week of October 13, 2025. Keen participants are encouraged to reach out via [email protected] to secure a slot.
Those with questions concerning eligibility or seeking further details on how to bat a perfect application can tap into the resources by speaking directly to city staff at the same email address. In its efforts to steer clear of discrimination and provide equal housing opportunities, the city assures compliance with civil rights statutes and makes provisions for translation or interpretation services upon request, reinforcing its support for non-English speakers and individuals with disabilities by contacting 425-257-7185 or emailing [email protected].
