In partnership with the City of Seattle Office of Housing, Enterprise is pleased to announce the availability of $1.75 million in funding, distributed through grants of up to $250,000 per organization, to offset eligible predevelopment and capacity building expenses. This program is an additional element of the Payroll Expense Tax (PET) Community Self-Determination Fund Program, as described in the City of Seattle Office of Housing 2024-2026 Housing Funding Policies pages 64-67. Some of the objectives of the PET Community Self-Determination Fund Programs include supporting Community-Based Organizations new to housing development and reducing barriers to those who have traditionally been excluded; redressing past harms in communities that have been disproportionately negatively impacted by discriminatory housing practices; and enabling more community-driven projects realized by communities living with the impacts of displacement.
This opportunity is reserved for Community-Based Organizations and Community Development Corporations located in Seattle, with a documented organizational mission and/or Board intent to provide, preserve, and/or steward housing affordable to low-income households.
In addition to receiving a reimbursement-based grant, awardees will engage in a 6-month program of customized technical assistance and training.
How to Apply
- Review the RFP at the bottom of this page for a preview of the application requirements and questions, to prepare the necessary materials. To be considered, please submit an application via our online portal by Friday, May 2nd at 9:00pm PDT.
- IMPORTANT: SlideRoom will automatically save the Applicant's work. That means that even if the Applicant loses internet connection or has computer problems, the work will still be saved. Applicants can also log in and out as many times as they need to complete their application. However, once an Applicant submits their proposal, they cannot go back to make any edits. Applications received outside of SlideRoom or after the deadline will not be accepted. Questions regarding technical issues with SlideRoom may be sent to [email protected].
- For those who missed the webinar on Monday, April 21, a recording is available to view. The presentation slides are also available for download, along with an FAQ sheet.
- One-on-one office hours are also available. Please sign up for the one-on-one office hours.
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