What We Can Fund & Notice of Funding Availability
What We Can Fund
Each year, the City of Missoula awards approximately $500,000 in CDBG funds to housing and community development projects that support low-income residents, and approximately $300,000 in HOME funds to housing projects that assist low- to moderate-income Missoulians secure safe and affordable homes. The Affordable Housing Trust Fund supports consumer housing services programs, construction and rehabilitation of rental and homeowner housing, and development of accessory dwelling units. Funding levels available in the Affordable Housing Fund vary each year depending on the annual budget process.
Each of our housing programs funding sources have their own program requirements. For detailed questions, please reach out to the staff team. A summary is provided below:
| Project Type | Potential Funding Sources | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing Trust Fund | Community Development Block Grant | HOME Investment Partnerships | |
| Consumer Housing Services | X | X | |
| New Housing Construction | X | X | X |
| Housing Preservation | X | X | |
What We Have Funded
Program Year 2020 Project Outcomes (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021)
Annual Grants Timeline
Our Program Year runs July 1 – June 30. These timeframes are subject to change.
December-January: Community needs assessment and AHTF allocation plan
January: Application workshop for interested applicants
February: Applications due
March: Scoring committee
May: Chosen projects are presented to council
June: Contracts are signed, funds are distributed
July: Program year begins
July-June: Project outcomes are reported to CD
October: Outcomes are reported in the CAPER and the Annual Housing Assessment Report