Community Development Block Grant

The City of Davenport holds an annual virtual workshop to explain the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subrecipient application process and requirements. Any agency or organization wishing to apply must attend this virtual workshop. The workshop typically takes place in late November or early December each year. Non-profits interested in attending the workshop should email CED staff at [email protected] to notified when registration for the virtual workshop opens.

The primary goal of the CDBG program, as outlined by Title I of the Housing & Community Development Act is “…the development of viable community, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate incomes.”

Any not-for-profit organization (501(c)3 status) in existence for a minimum of one year located within the City of Davenport providing eligible programs or services for low/moderate income Davenport residents may apply. Not-for-profit organizations not located within the Quad Cities may apply if providing a unique service for the entire Quad City area that has a physical location in Davenport.

Staff will present the federal regulations and the fiscal, programmatic, and eligibility requirements. General information about eligibility and federal requirements can be found below.

This year, the Application Workshop will be held virtually via GoToMeeting. To view the workshop, please contact Community and Economic Development at [email protected] to register and get login information.

If you have questions regarding this release or in need of an accommodation, please contact Economic Development at 563-326-7765.

Analysis of Impediments and Housing Needs Assessment

The Cities of Moline, Rock Island, and Davenport have jointly prepared a draft regional fair housing study titled The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI). We now invite the public to review and provide comments on the report. This analysis is part of the cities' commitment to affirmatively further fair housing in accordance with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program guidelines.

The draft fair housing report will be available for public review and comment from March 19, 2025 - April 18, 2025. Written comments will be accepted until April 18, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. local time.

Each year the City receives two primary community development grants from the federal government:

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), approximately $1 Million per year
HOME Investment Partnership, approximately $300,000 per year

These funds are for activities benefiting low and moderate income residents and are restricted to uses that meet federal regulations in the areas of affordable housing, community development, and economic development.

City staff is responsible for completing the plans, studies, and reports required by the federal programs, as well as providing oversight and monitoring of entities receiving federal funds.

Eligible applicants for CDBG include City departments and nonprofit 501(c)3 agencies that deliver eligible activities to Davenport residents. More information about eligibility is available here: National Objectives, Subrecipients Handbook. To apply for funds, applicants must attend a workshop where the CDBG program is explained and applications are distributed. The workshop is typically scheduled in late November or early December each year. The Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC Board Page) makes funding recommendations for CDBG to the City Council, which has final approval. Agencies interested in receiving information about the workshop should contact CED at 326-7765 or [email protected]

Eligible applicants for HOME are for-profit and non-profit affordable housing developers with documented experience, capacity, and financial resources to complete projects in a timely manner and in compliance with all applicable regulations. CED staff oversees the application, construction, and compliance process for HOME funds. HOME funds are awarded to affordable housing activities on a project by project basis. Consideration by the City Council may be required based on the size and/or cost of the affordable housing development being proposed. Developers interested in receiving information about the HOME program CED at 326-7765 or [email protected]

Grant Documentation

Each year, the City must submit an Annual Action Plan describing the proposed use of federal funds and a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) describing the use of and beneficiaries of federal funding. Regulations require that the most recent five years of these documents be available to the public, as well as any draft plans or CAPERs for the current year. These documents are available below. Copies are also available for public review at Davenport City Hall and at the Davenport Library (Main and Branch locations). A limited number of free paper copies are available on a first come, first served, basis. Alternative formats for those with disabilities will be made available upon request. Interpretive services are available at no charge. Servicios interpretativos libres estan disponibles.