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Community Development Block Grant Program Services for Oʻahu Public Services, Shelter, or Affordable Housing

Buyer
City and County of Honolulu, Departments of Community Services and Budget and Fiscal Services
Place of performance
Oʻahu, City and County of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi (priority within Urban Honolulu or Waianae Sustainable Community Plan)
Submission deadline
Dec 15, 2026

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AI summary

The City and County of Honolulu is seeking applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funding to provide essential public services, shelter, or affordable housing on Oʻahu. All CDBG-assisted projects must achieve a national objective by principally or solely benefiting low- and moderate-income persons or aiding in the prevention or elimination of slum or blight. Eligibility is limited to onshore applicants within the United States, and work must be performed onsite for a one-year contract period. Funding is contingent on the availability of CDBG funds, and the City reserves the right to award projects located anywhere on Oʻahu. Applicants must submit all questions no later than November 25, 2026, and may submit responses digitally via email or online. Following an initial screening, the City will evaluate applications based on scoring criteria including compliance with program requirements and reasonable project budget estimates.

Scope of work

  • Acquisition of real property in fee simple for use as a public facility on Oʻahu
  • Acquisition of real property for affordable housing projects on Oʻahu
  • Associated acquisition costs including appraisals, title and escrow services, inspections, property assessments, and legal document preparation
  • Required studies including Yellow Book Appraisal, ALTA Survey, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Environmental Review Record, and Physical Needs Assessment

Minimum qualifications

  • Private non-profit agency chartered or authorized to do business in the State of Hawaiʻi for charitable purposes
  • Designated as a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization by the Internal Revenue Service
  • Eligible to receive grants under the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu, Chapter 6, Article 29
  • Private individuals and for-profit entities may not apply

Documents to include with your response

  • CDBG Application
  • Project Budget spreadsheet
  • Operating Budget - Public Facility or Housing spreadsheet
  • Project Implementation Timeline spreadsheet

How to submit

Method
Physical delivery to the Office of the Division of Purchasing (electronic submissions via email are prohibited)
Instructions
Submit to Office of the Division of Purchasing, Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, 530 South King Street, Room 115, City Hall, Honolulu, HI 96813; must be date-stamped by the deadline.
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