SOLICITATION for PROPOSALS CITY OF MUSKEGON ? 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

Public Notice for Proposals 02-20-2024

January 25, 2024

SOLICITATION for PROPOSALS CITY OF MUSKEGON – 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

The City of Muskegon invites interested Agencies, Groups and Citizens to submit ideas, proposals and programs to consider for our Annual Action Plan activities for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and/or HOME (HOME) Investment Partnership Program funding. The federal CDBG grant expected for this 2023 year is anticipated to be $1 Million. For an application package, please request forms at:

Community and Neighborhood Services
City of Muskegon City Hall
933 Terrace Street
Muskegon, MI 49443
Telephone (231) 724-6717
cnsmail@shorelinecity.com

The deadline for activity proposals is Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. No proposals will be accepted after that date. No faxed or electronic transferred proposal will be accepted.

All Proposals must be delivered/mailed to the City Clerk’s Office at Muskegon City Hall by Tuesday, February 20, 2024, by 2 p.m. Proposals must be in a sealed envelope.

The Housing, Community Development Act of 1974 and HOME Cranston-Gonzales Affordable Housing Act of 1990 as amended entitles the City of Muskegon to participate in two programs aimed at the development of viable communities including decent housing, suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunity principally for persons of low and moderate income.

Objectives set forth may include;

1. Elimination of slums, blight and blighting influences.
2. Elimination of conditions which are detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
3. Conservation and expansion of housing stock.
4. Expansion and improvement of community services for public facilities.
5. Affordable housing opportunities.
6. A reduction in the isolation of income group within the community by increasing the diversity and vitality of neighborhoods.
7. Youth Groups/Recreation programs.
8. Economic Development.
9. Public Service Assistance to seniors, parolees, homeless, and citizens at-large.
10. Public Facilities