Rural Pre-Development Grants for Project Development
| Grant Title: | Rural Pre-Development Grants for Project Development |
| Solicitation#: | 24-DWS-S018 |
| Funding Source: | Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund |
| Application Deadline: | March 27, 2024, 12:00 PM MST. Proposals must be received no later than 12:00 PM. Proposals received after 12:00 PM will not be accepted. Proposals may not be faxed or emailed. Grant Application Cover. |
| Anticipated Start Date: | April 2024 |
| Anticipated End Date: | June 2025 |
| Contact Information: | Multifamily Housing Program Specialist: Daniel Herbert-Voss dhvoss@utah.gov, 385-522-0645 or DWS Contract Analyst: Sophie Norvell sophienorvell@utah.gov, 801-526-4318 |
Purpose
The Division of Housing and Community Development is providing one-time funding for rural pre-development grants. Grant funds may be used by non-profits or for-profits for offsetting the pre-development funds needed to prepare for the construction of low-income multifamily housing units in rural, remote Utah. Pre-development grants of up to $50,000 may be awarded in rural areas, and priority will be awarded to projects based on underdeveloped infrastructure as defined in Utah Code §35A-8-507.5 (4).
Pre-Development Grant Approved Funding Uses:
- To offset predevelopment funds needed to prepare for the construction of low-income housing units, including legal, building permits, architectural fees, engineering fees, environmental studies, appraisal, market studies, surveys and loan/grant application packaging.
- Value packaging, value engineering.
- Other uses as preapproved by the Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund staff or Board.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be considered eligible for this grant, an organization shall meet the following requirements:
- Non-profit or for-profit entities must be preparing to construct low-income housing units
- Development projects proposed for pre-development grant funds must be in relation to a project in:
- a city of the fifth or sixth class, or a town, in a rural area of the state; or
- any municipality or unincorporated area in a county of the fourth, fifth, or sixth class.
- An eligible development project must meet the eligibility guidelines of the OWHLF Program Guidance and Rules
Application
- Rural Pre-Development RFGA (Updated 11/28/2023)
- Grant Application Cover (Updated 12/21/2023)
- Attachment A – Department of Workforce Services Grant Terms and Conditions (Updated 05/01/2023)
- Attachment B – Scope of Work (Updated 07/20/2023)
Addendum
Questions & Answers
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