Grants

CDBG funds are available to provide decent housing and a suitable living environment. Each CDBG project must meet one of three National Objectives - benefit low and moderate-income persons; aid in prevention or elimination of slum or blight or meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious immediate threat to health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs. CDBG funds can fund a broad range of activities including acquisition, public facilities and Improvements, demolition and clearance, housing programs, code enforcement, and removal of architectural barriers.

During the 2020 to 2021 funding year, the Community Development Advisory Committee recommended funding for a total of $667,899 in CDBG funds to a variety of projects.

A combined funding application will be available for local nonprofit agencies and City Departments interested in applying for programs or projects to help residents with housing and public improvements from December 4, 2020, to January 14, 2021.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) administers the Housing Tax Credit (HTC) programs for Texas. TDHCA requires that a City Council issue a Resolution of Support (9% tax credit applications) or a Resolution of No Objection (4% bond applications) for the applications to be eligible for tax credits or bond financing through the state. The City of Denton City Council evaluates the criteria listed in the HTC Policy to decide whether to issue a Resolution in Support, Resolution of Non-Objection, or a Resolution of Opposition for a proposed development.

Developers seeking consideration by the City of Denton for either a Resolution of Support or a Resolution of No Objection, for an HTC from TDHCA will need to review the HTC Policy (PDF) and submit a request for support using the HTC Application (Excel).

Based on annual deadline from TDHCA, specific dates are subject to change. 

City of Denton Important Dates for 9% Request for Support*: 

• January 10, 2023: Application Deadline
• January 17, 2023: Meeting with applicable staff - Week of 01/17/23-01/20/23
• February 7, 2023: Public Hearing            
• February 21, 2023: Consideration of Resolution(s) at City Council Meeting 

*HTC 4% RONO will complete the same application, submitted at least 60 days prior to when the resolution must be submitted by the applicant to TDHCA.      

Contact Development Services for questions about the planning requirements for Multi-Family Development in the City of Denton at (940) 349-8541.

The purpose of the Development Fee Grant Program (DFGP) is to assist with the development and preservation of affordable housing and with the delivery of supportive services that are essential to the quality of life and to building communities that support community diversity and stability.

Both affordable housing and non-profit facility projects are eligible for the Development Fee Grant Program.

The DFGP, provided as a reimbursement grant, will assist eligible organizations and projects with building permits and utility fees, including road, water, and wastewater impact fees.

Non-Profits seeking assistance from the Development Fee Grant Program will need to review the DFGP Guidelines (PDF) and submit a request for support using the DFGP Application (PDF).

Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-CV)

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) made available $5 billion in supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus (CDBG-CV). Additionally, the CARES Act provides CDBG grantees with flexibilities that make it easier to use CDBG-CV grants and authorized HUD to grant waivers and alternative requirements.

HUD announced in April 2020 that the City of Denton's allocation for CDBG-CV would be $618,736. Additional information to come on the use of the CDBG-CV funds in Denton.

On May 25, 2020, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, through the Continuum of Care, released the Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus (ESG-CV) application for agencies. ESG-CV funds intends to serve people experiencing homelessness and at risk of homelessness impacted by the coronavirus through street outreach, emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention. Non-profit agencies may also apply for funding for the Homeless Management Information System, which is a requirement to use the funding for administering the grant by the non-profits.

The City applied to the Continuum of Care ESG-CV program funds. Based on the application requirements, the City of Denton intends to procure and contract with local social service agencies to provide available services through the ESG-CV Program. The City of Denton applied for $1.425 million in ESG-CV funds in May 2020.

Additional information will be provided at a later time on the procurement process if funding is approved.

The City of Denton utilizes the Federal Community Development Block Grant to improve the quality of housing and neighborhoods through grants and housing assistance programs. Community Development also administers grant programs awarded through other City departments including the Police Department's Fair Share Fund and the Denton Municipal Electric P-L-U-S One Utility Assistance Program.

The Human Services Grant provides funds to community human services programs serving low to moderate-income City of Denton residents. The grant utilizes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and General Revenue Funds awarded to local nonprofit agencies. Services funding generally include reduced cost childcare, adult care, family services, youth services, homelessness assistance/prevention, utilities assistance, and others as needed.

A combined funding application is available for local nonprofit agencies interested in applying for the Human Services Grant from December 4, 2020, to January 14, 2021.

Learn more about 2020 Project Descriptions by Category (PDF).

If you would like to apply, have questions, or need additional information please contact Alaina Graff, Grants Program Coordinator.

Neighborhood Project Matching Grant

Does your neighborhood, homeowner, or tenant association have an idea for a project that would improve the overall quality of life in your neighborhood? The Neighborhood Project Matching Grant may be able to help you and your neighbors bring your idea to life with a reimbursement grant of up to $10,000. The grant matches City and neighborhood resources to complete neighborhood projects designed by your group to help improve the neighborhood where you live.

Project applications are evaluated on project eligibility, funding availability, and the ability of the applicant to match the award 100 percent through financial contributions, in-kind donations, or volunteer hours. Qualifying projects must take place within the City of Denton, provide a communal benefit as determined by the Neighborhood Empowerment Grant Advisory Board, and fall within one or more of the following categories: 

• Physical improvements
• Public safety programs or initiatives
• Cultural, educational, and recreational programs
• Neighborhood master plan or comparable studies that focus on enhancing the neighborhood

Find more information on the Neighborhood Planning page.

Grant Documents

• 2020 Fiscal Year Neighborhood Project Matching Grant Information Guide (PDF)
  
• 2021 Neighborhood Project Matching Grant Application (PDF)