City of Hopewell, Virginia Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2026-2027 Request for Funding Application

City of Hopewell, Virginia Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2026-2027 Request for Funding Application The City of Hopewell is accepting applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. Requests for Funding proposals must address one of three broad national objectives set forth by HUD: benefit to low- and moderate-income persons; aid in the elimination of slums and blight; or, meet urgent needs which pose a serious threat to the health or welfare of a community (e.g., results of a natural disaster). CDBG funds are awarded to public and private non-profit entities, Community Development Housing Organizations (CHDOs), other public agencies, and for-profit entities to carry out eligible public service, housing, and community development projects for the residents of Hopewell. The online application for funding can be found at www.hopewellva.gov/CDBG. Hard-copy applications are available at the link and at the Hopewell Development Department, 300 N. Main St., Hopewell, VA 23860. We encourage all applicants to use the online application, but we will accept hard copies. The application deadline is Friday, March 27, 2026, by 4:30 pm (EDT). Applications received after this date and time will not be considered. The City will host a How to Apply Workshop for all interested applicants on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 3:00 pm (EDT) in the City Council chambers located at 300 N. Main St., Hopewell, VA 23860. Contact Christopher Ward (cward@hopewellva.gov, (804) 541-2221) for questions or special accommodations. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER February 25 2026 LPTR0465537