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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF NORWICH Community Development Block Grant (2022-2023) The City of Norwich Office of Community Development is accepting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications for Program Year 47 (9/1/22 –8/31/2023). Preliminary estimates of funding have not yet been provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The anticipated amount will be approximately $876,317. Funding is available for activities that are in-line with the National Objectives of CDBG and assist in achieving the overall goals set forth in the 5-Year Consolidated Plan (program guidelines) as categorized below: “Provide Decent Affordable Housing” l Programs that increase home ownership opportunities as well as promote code improvement and energy efficient housing “Create a Suitable Living Environment” l Activities addressing quality of life issues that improve infrastructure, encourage collaboration and foster a sense of community on a city-wide scale “Expand Economic Opportunities for Low-to-Moderate Income Residents” l Proposals that provide a measurable increase in job creation through business retention/expansion/creation l Proposals that will create an improved skill set and result in direct employment or business creation Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday February 10, 2022 at the Community Development Office, 23 Union St., Norwich, CT. Applicants are to submit 1 (one) original and 9 (nine) copies of the application and financials AND one (1) electronic version of their application. Copies must be double sided and be on pre-punched, 3-hole paper. Please note that there are 2 different applications. The “Public Service” version should be used for programs benefiting low to moderate-income clientele. The “Non-Public Service” version should be used for public facilities improvements, economic development, rehabilitation and preservation activities whose service population is low to moderate-income clientele. Applications and program guidelines are available at the Office of Community Development, 23 Union St., Norwich, CT or online at http://www.norwichct.org/216/Community-Development We reserve the right to refuse applications that are incomplete and/or do not include necessary documentation. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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