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CHARLESTON COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2019-2020 URBAN ENTITLEMENT FUNDING RFA

This Request for Applications (RFA) is being solicited for programs and projects that meet the goals outlined in the County's PY2016-2020 Consolidated Plan. The proposal must identify the specific goal that the project will address and must include measurable outputs. Note: The application must clearly identify whether the proposal is being submitted to Charleston County, the City of North Charleston, OR both governmental bodies.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMPLETING. Instructions found here.

A COMPLETE application package includes two (2) parts:

Part 1: Submitted online CDBG, HOME, CHDO, or ESG application. Application available here.
Instructions for Editing/Saving Part 1.

Part 2: Mandatory Forms and Attachments. Submit here.

**Checklist for forms/attachments available in Section 5 of RFA Instructions.**

Example, if you are applying for a CDBG emergency repair project, then download, fill out, and submit the forms and attachments listed under the “Community Development Block Grant (Emergency Housing Repair Projects)” checklist in Section 5 of the instructions. These documents must be submitted electronically - applications cannot be faxed or emailed. Documents submitted must be signed by a representative of the entity duly authorized to commit to the provisions of this RFA.

Forms (please see Section 5 of the RFA instructions for all the required forms):

Application Certification
Audit - Financial Statement Form
Compliance with Illegal Immigration Act
Equal Employment Opportunity Certification
CDBG Project Budget
CHDO Project Budget
HESG Project Budget
HOME Project Budget
Addendum (available Friday, December 21, 2018)

APPLICATION DUE DATE/TIME: Monday, January 7, 2019 at Noon (12 p.m.). Late Applications will not be accepted

PRE-APPLICATION WORKSHOPS:

The Pre-Application Workshops are an opportunity for you to ask questions and learn more about the RFA. There will be 2 workshops this year. Although the workshops are not mandatory, they are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.

Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.
Buist Conference Room, 3rd Floor
City Hall, City of North Charleston
2500 City Hall Lane
North Charleston, SC 29406

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.
Charleston County
Lonnie Hamilton III Public Services Building
Charleston County Council Chambers
4045 Bridge View Drive, Suite B249, 2nd Floor
North Charleston, SC 29405

If you were unable to attend, the powerpoint presentation is available here

DUE DATE FOR WRITTEN QUESTIONS:

Please read all the RFA Instructions and Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your question. All written questions are due: Thursday, December 20th at 5:00 p.m. Contact Dr. Anna Eskridge by phone (843-202-6960) or by email (aeskridge@charlestoncounty.org). Dr. Eskridge will collect all questions and an addendum with the answers will be released December 21st here.

Frequently Asked Questions