CDBG - Economic Development

Dane County is soliciting applications from organizations interested in operating a program to benefit low- and moderate-income business owners in the Dane County Urban County Consortium. The primary emphasis for this RFP is on projects focusing on economic development activities eligible for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The maximum amount of funding for the Economic Development project area is approximately $168,000, and it is expected that multiple projects will be funded in this category. The maximum request amount per application is $60,000. Some key aspects of the project include: • Providing technical assistance to microenterprises and low- and moderate-income business owners • Supporting the development of microenterprises and small businesses • Aligning with the priorities in the most recent Dane County Consolidated Plan • Meeting a National Objective, such as benefiting low- and moderate-income persons • Submitting a detailed project budget and budget summary with justification for budget line items • Providing a project timeline and milestones • Ensuring compliance with fair labor standards and other applicable laws