City offers $8 million in grants for nonprofit projects

The City and County of Honolulu is accepting applications from nonprofit agencies for $6 million in Community Development Block Grants and $2 million in HOME Investment Partnership funds. Both programs are funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

"These programs offer important financial assistance to organizations that help those in our community who are most in need," Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle said. "This is an excellent example of an effective partnership."

Community Development Block Grant funds are available for projects that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. HOME money is available to community housing development organizations and other qualified private nonprofit organizations to develop and support affordable rental housing and homeownership affordability. Community housing organizations seeking to develop multifamily rental housing are given top priority.

The request for proposals is available at the Division of Purchasing, Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., Room 115, or online at http://www.honolulu.gov/pur.  The deadline for applications for both grant programs is 4 p.m. on Dec. 14.