CDBG Sub-Recipients Application Information

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for CDBG funding, public service agencies must meet the following criteria at the time of pre-application and application:
 
1. Must have attained status as a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency or be a governmental entity proposing to serve Hinesville residents.
 
2. Must be registered and licensed as required to do business in the State of Georgia.
 
3. Must have written financial management procedures, including policies/procedures for (a) managing and tracking cash receipts/disbursements, (b) budgeting, (c) purchasing or procurement, and (d) program income.
 
4. Must have written programmatic policies/procedures to include (a) program operating, (b) participants, and (c) employees/volunteers. 
 

Pre-Application Requirements

APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY OPEN. 

To determine eligibility, organizations not funded in previous year must submit a pre-application. Agencies presenting adequate programs as well as financial and organizational capacity will be invited to attend the virtual mandatory workshop and submit a full application.

Late, incomplete, or insufficient submissions will not be considered for funding. Please retain a copy for your records as items will not be returned. 

 Mandatory Workshop

Agencies presenting adequate programs as well as financial and organizational capacity will be invited to attend a mandatory CDBG Sub-recipient Workshop. This valuable training will provide information regarding program regulations and requirements, as well as review the process of quarterly reporting and requesting reimbursements.

This session is provided at no cost to the attendee. It is mandatory that the responsible agent attend, but it is also recommended that a financial representative accompany them. A representative from your agency must be present for the duration of the workshop in order to be eligible to submit an application. 

 Application

ALL NEW AND PREVIOUSLY FUNDED AGENCIES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION. NEW AGENCIES WILL BE INVITED TO COMPLETE A FULL APPLICATION IF QUALIFIED BASED ON PRE-APPLICATION.
  

General Fund and CDBG applications will be accepted simultaneously, staff will determine which program is most appropriate. The application period for the 2025 program year is open.  An electronic application will be provided to all eligible agencies. Late, incomplete, or insufficient submissions will not be considered for funding. Please retain a copy for your records as items will not be returned.

Additional Information

For program information, please contact Temperance West or Janely Hernandez, at (912) 876-3164 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, except holidays.