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APPLICATION PERIOD: DECEMBER 15, 2023 - JANUARY 31, 2024

Berkeley County is now accepting applications for Community Development Block Grant - CDBG
funding. Please find the application and other pertinent information regarding the application
process by clicking on CDBG Information on the Berkeley County Government website:


https://berkeleycountysc.gov/cdbg-program-application-2024/


This funding cycle is for the Program Year (PY) 2024. For PY 2023, Berkeley County was allocated
$1.28 million from HUD. With that allocation, 10 projects were awarded funding. The County is
expecting to receive the same allocation for PY 2024.


ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES


Eligible CDBG activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Acquisition, construction, or renovation of public facilities and infrastructure (i.e. parks,
    neighborhood centers, water, sewer, and street improvements);
  • Improvements needed to remove physical barriers for persons with disabilities;

LOW – AND – MODERATE – INCOME REQUIREMENTS


CDBG activities must primarily benefit low- to- moderate income residents.
Please refer to the eligibility information document for CDBG and 24 CFR 570.200 of the Code of
Federal Regulations Document for additional information.


https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/subtitle-B/chapter-V/subchapter-C/part-570/subpart-C/section-570.200


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  • A complete application must be submitted no later than the posted deadline. NO EXCEPTIONS!
  • Late applications WILL NOT be considered, and incomplete applications MAY NOT be considered.
  • Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or municipalities within Berkely County
  • Berkeley County cannot provide a personal or for-profit grant.
  • A separate application must be submitted for each project from an organization.
  • All applicants must be registered at http://sam.gov when the application is submitted so that a search can be conducted regarding debarment from receiving federal funds.
    • There is no cost for this registration.
    • The entity’s legal name and address number must match the information provided on the application for funding.
    • When registering or updating the sam.gov registration, the applicant must opt-in for public view.
    • The registration can take five to seven business days to process.
  • The Conflict-of-Interest MUST be completed by all board members of officers, all senior staff and all staff directly involved in the proposed CDBG activity/program and included with the application.
  • Applicants should demonstrate a clear understanding of all aspects of proposed project(s) and provide detailed documentation of such. (Secured leveraged funding, cost estimates and design drawings from engineering firms, long term maintenance plans,
  • etc.)
  • Regardless of the objective being achieved, Berkeley County may not fund an applicant’s project if it too closely duplicates any activities already undertaken by the Community Development Department.
  • Grant funds may not be used to pay costs if another source of financial assistance is available to pay that cost.


APPLICATION PACKAGE SUBMISSION


DUE DATE: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 – MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4:00 p.m.
Applications may be submitted online or via USPS:
LeChele N. Brown, Grants Specialist
CDBG - Finance Department
P.O. Box 6122
Moncks Corner SC 29461

APPLICATION CHECKLIST
The following Items must be provided as a complete application package, as described herein or
the submitted application may be disqualified. This includes, but is not limited to, incomplete
information, revoked or suspended 501(c) (3) status and the documents requested not
uploaded with application.

All submitted documents (application and attachments) MUST INCLUDE:

  • Statement of Assurances(Required)
  • Conflict of Interest Forms for all board members, senior management, and program staff(Required)
  • Staff Organizational Chart(Required)
  • List of Board Members(Required)
  • Bylaws(Required)
  • Year-to-Date Financial Statement(Required)
  • Certificate of Non-Profit Incorporation – South Carolina(Required)
  • Proof of SAM.gov registration(Required)
  • Policies and Procedures relating to Financial Management for the Organization(Required)
  • Budget and Scope of Work prepared a Qualified Professional(Required)
  • Organization’s most current audit (if applicable)
  • Form 990 (if applicable)
  • LMI Map (if applicable)


TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE


For questions regarding CDBG funding, please contact LeChele Brown in the Grant
Administration Department:

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