Funding Opportunities

The 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is now available for projects and programs that administer assistance for the following eligible uses:

• Housing Assistance: Residential Rehabilitation and Preservation of Single-Family Homeowner Occupied Households
• Economic Development: Microenterprise Assistance

Please read the 2024 Community Development Block Grant Funding Information Packet prior to beginning the application.

2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) documents can be downloaded here.

Important NOFA Deadlines:

Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at 3:00PM: (PST) is the Deadline for applicants to request an Application Submission Folder

To make a request, send an email to jmejia@cityoftacoma.org with the subject line “2024 CED CDBG NOFA Online Application Submission Folder Request”. Include the following information in the body of the email:

• Project Name
• Applicant Agency Name
• Name and email address of each person who may need access to the folder

A link to an Application Submission Folder will be sent by Community and Economic Development Department staff to the email address provided by the requestor. 

Thursday, November 30, 2023, 3:00PM (PST): Deadline to Submit Applications

If you have any questions about submitting your application, please contact Jason Mejia at jmejia@cityoftacoma.org.

Workshop for Applicants

If you are planning on submitting an application for funding, you are strongly encouraged to attend our NOFA Information Workshop. City staff will host a NOFA workshop for potential applicants Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 11:00AM - 12:00PM (PST) via Zoom. Staff will provide summary information about the NOFA process and an opportunity for Q and A. You can access the workshop at:

Workshop Q & A

NOFA Workshop Slides

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81980878895?pwd=S3RydEJSQTNjc0ZCaUMzTm8zeExVdz09

Dial in: (253) 215-8782

Meeting ID: 819 8087 8895

Passcode: 957839

Request for Proposals:

The Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority is accepting applications from agencies or individuals to develop and administer homeownership or financial education workshops. These courses will increase the opportunities for potential homeowners to purchase homes and for existing homeowners to maintain homes. The proposals will 1) show how the applicant’s material or curriculum will benefit populations that have been historically and systemically underserved and 2) describe the content of the class or workshop the applicant could provide and how this course/workshop would increase homebuyer readiness, financial education, or provide support after the purchase of a home.

Key Dates:

Click Here for the Request for Proposals Packet

A NOFA is simply an announcement that grant funding is available and signals an opportunity for interested and qualified people to apply to receive funding. Funding typically has specific criteria applicants must meet for their program or service to qualify for the available funding.

Funding is made available when it is released by Federal, State or Local governments. Funding opportunities vary, so it is a good idea to check the page somewhat frequently or sign up for our page watch.

Organizations or professionals whose business and expertise meets the criteria of the funding opportunity. We encourage anyone to apply that believes their program or service qualifies for funding.