Funding Opportunities

The 2025 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 2025 Community Development Block Grant Funding Information Packet prior to beginning the application.

Important deadlines

Friday, November 15, 2024, 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 “2025 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. 

Friday, November 22, 2024, 3:00PM (PST): Deadline to Submit Applications 

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

2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) documents can be downloaded here

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, October 30, 2024, 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:

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84200997035?pwd=2oCoTT7quCPXE2htrbUbYvFdAkvXas.1

Dial in: (253) 215-8782

Request for Proposals for Homebuyer Education Services

Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority (TCRA) is currently accepting applications from agencies or individuals to develop and/or facilitate homebuyer or financial education workshops and courses or provide 1:1 or small group consultations. These activities seek to increase the opportunities for potential homeowners to purchase homes and for existing homeowners to maintain homes. 

For application materials and instructions visit www.cityoftacoma.org/housing-division-funding-opportunities and select the Request for Proposal information box. For questions or additional information contact TCRA@cityoftacoma.org.

Completed applications are due no later than September 27th, 2024 by 4:00PM to the City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Department. Submittal instructions are found in the request for proposal packet available via the webpage listed above.

Key Dates:

Click Here for the Request for Proposals Link

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.