Attention CDBG Non-Entitlement Communities: FY14 Peer-to-Peer Technical Assistance Program Grants Available - November 12, 2013

FY14 PEER-TO-PEER

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

GRANTS AVAILABLE

Attention CDBG Non-Entitlement Communities

DHCD awards small grants to CDBG non-entitlement communities to hire Peer Consultants for short-term problem solving or technical assistance projects that support local community development and capacity building activities related to community development.  Municipalities may apply for grants of $1,000 to pay for up to 30 hours ($900) of Peer Consultant assistance and up to $100 for reimbursement of their travel, photocopying and/or the cost of incidental materials.  

The Peer-to-Peer Program Can Help You

•  To apply, send a request letter to DHCD describing your problem or issue.
•  DHCD will help you locate a Peer from another community (an elected or appointed official or municipal employee) with the expertise you need to address your problem or issue.
•  Funds are limited.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and awards are made on a first-come first-serve basis. 
•   Apply now!  Projects must be completed by June 30, 2014.
• DHCD has funding for up to ten Peer grants each year.

For more information go to the Peer to Peer Technical Assistance Program webpage at:  www.mass.gov/dhcd  search:  Peer or contact Karl McLaurin at (617) 573-1358 or Karl.McLaurin@state.ma.us.