HOME Investment Partnerships Program CHDO Year 53 (2027-2028) Request for Proposals

The City of Syracuse is soliciting proposals from qualified Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to receive operating funds that support the administration of the HOME Investment Partnership Program for fiscal year 2027‑2028. Up to 5 % of the total HOME allocation may be set aside for CHDO operating expenses, provided the CHDO can demonstrate an eligible housing project that will be funded and completed within 24 months of receiving the funds. Applicants must submit a certified CHDO checklist, board documentation, a program budget, and a narrative describing planned projects. The award period runs May 1 2027 through April 30 2028, with a one‑year contract term. Proposals are submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by October 26 2026; a non‑mandatory pre‑proposal meeting is held on October 8 2026. • Eligible applicants: nonprofit CHDOs that can certify/recertify and meet federal HOME program requirements. • Funding purpose: cover administration and operating expenses for CHDOs managing affordable‑housing projects. • Required deliverables: CHDO certification checklist, board list with LMI representation, resolution authorizing submission, narrative, budget, and required forms. • Timeline: RFP release 9/22/26 → pre‑proposal meeting 10/8/26 → submission deadline 10/26/26 → award letters March‑April 2027 → contract period 5/1/27‑4/30/28. • Reporting: monthly vouchers and performance reports; HUD monitoring throughout the grant period.