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DCEO Funding Opportunity

Background

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”)issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to solicit applications for Business Resiliency program funded by the federal Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Funds through the State of Illinois’ Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Community Development. The objective of this program is to fund construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or acquisition of property for Homeless  Shelters dedicated to the provision of stable, safe and adequate housing; with a goal of increasing capacity to pre-COVID levels.

The City of Evanston is looking to apply for $2,000,000 in CDBG-CV funding for the renovation of a 30-bed year round, fixed site shelter located at 1458 Chicago Avenue (Hilda's Place) to prevent and respond to Coronavirus.

Public Comment

The Public comment on the City of Evanston Application for the Urban Shelter State grant will be opening on June 28 and close on July 8 at the City Council.

Comment can be provided via the following methods:

  • By email: housing@cityofevanston.org

  • In person: July 8, 2024 public hearing at the Civic Center (2100 Ridge Avenue) Council Chambers , 2nd floor
    Sign up for public comment via the online form by July 8, 20204, 5pm at the latest.

  • In writing to: Jessica Wingader, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202

  • Via phone: by calling 311 or 847-448-4311

Draft Grant Application

Public Hearing

A public hearing will be held  on July 8, 2024 at 6pm
A brief overview of the grant opportunity and the City's application will be provided. A public comment opportunity will be provided.

Monday, July 8, 2024, 6 p.m.

Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue, City Council Chambers (2nd floor)

Timeline

  • Draft Application Posted: Friday, June 28, 2024

  • Public Comment Period Begins: Friday, June 28, 2024

  • Public Hearing: Monday July 8, 2024

  • Public Comment Period Ends: Monday, July 8, 2024

  • City Council vote on a resolution of support: Monday, July 8, 2024

  • Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Additional Information

Questions? Reach out to Marion Johnson, Housing & Grants Supervisor, at housing@cityofevanston.org or via 311.