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Round 2 / Fiscal Year 2024
Background
Draft Strategy
The City proposes to address two significant barriers to housing production and preservation through two corresponding strategies and five activities. While there are other barriers to affordable housing in Evanston, we believe these are significant and well-positioned to score well on this highly competitive grant. We coalesced around these strategies by:
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Focusing on significant housing needs and barriers
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Incorporating feedback from recent engagement including Envision Evanston 2045, Strategic Housing Plan, and the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
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Evaluating activities, including eligibility, scoring, racial equity, and impact
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Bundling activities into two coherent strategies
Draft Grant Application
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DRAFT PRO Housing FY24 Application - Executive Summary (posted 9/25/24)
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DRAFT PRO Housing FY24 Application (posted 9/25/24)
Public Feedback
What do you think about the barriers, proposed strategies, and activities? There are 3 ways to share feedback with us by October 10, 2024.
Feedback Session [IN-PERSON]: Monday, October 7, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Room 2402
Email us at housing@cityofevanston.org
Timeline
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Notice of Funding Opportunity Released: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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City of Evanston Draft Application Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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Public Feedback Period Begins: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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Feedback Session: Monday, October 7, 2024
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Public Feedback Period Ends: Thursday, October 10, 2024
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Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Additional Information
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Round 1 / Fiscal Year 2023
Outcome
On June 26, 2024, HUD announced 21 awards totaling nearly $85 million. Over 175 applications were submitted from 47 States and territories.
Public Feedback
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the DRAFT PRO Housing FY23 Application. Whether in-person or virtually at an Open House, via email, or feedback form, thank you for taking the time to share your input!
Prior to submission, the City reviewed and incorporated public feedback to strengthen our application including the following updates:
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Larger budget allocation towards anti-displacement and preservation
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Expanded budget and greater focus on community engagement
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Increased support for affordable homeownership
Final Application
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Executive Summary (3 pages)
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Narrative (44 pages)
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Supporting Documents (388 pages)
Background
On September 7, 2023 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a competitive grant opportunity to identify and remove barriers to affordable housing production and preservation. HUD intends to grant $85 million, each grant will range from $1 to $10 million and funds must be spent by 2029.
Draft Strategy
The City proposed to address four significant barriers to housing production and preservation through four strategies. We coalesced around these strategies by:
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Focusing on significant housing needs
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Identifying the largest barriers
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Brainstorming barrier-reducing activities
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Evaluating activities, including eligibility, scoring, racial equity, and impact
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Bundling activities into four coherent strategies
Draft Grant Application
Open Houses
The City hosted two hybrid Open Houses. A brief overview of the grant opportunity and the City's draft strategies were provided. The remaining time allowed attendees to ask questions and submit feedback.
Open House #1
Thursday, October 12, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, Room 2402, 2100 Ridge Avenue
Open House #2
Thursday, October 12, 2023, 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, Room 4900, 2100 Ridge Avenue
Timeline
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Notice of Funding Opportunity Released: Thursday, September 7, 2023
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City of Evanston Draft Application Posted: Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Public Feedback Period Begins: Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Open Houses: Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Public Feedback Period Ends: Friday, October 20, 2023
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Application Deadline: Monday, November 6, 2023 (Extended from October 30, 2023)
Additional Information
Content current as of September 25, 2024.