What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Raleigh is offering Community Enhancement Grant funds for Fiscal Year 2027-2028. These funds support eligible activities that benefit low- and moderate-income Raleigh residents. The program prioritizes activities promoting housing stability, homelessness prevention, supportive services, economic stability, and access to services. Applicants must coordinate with the Wake County Coordinated Entry process for services addressing homelessness or housing instability.
Scope of work
- Housing stability and homelessness prevention or reduction activities
- Supportive services and access to essential resources
- Economic stability, workforce participation, and self-sufficiency programs
- Activities reducing barriers to accessing services and opportunities
- Support services for vulnerable and underserved populations
- Public service activities improving community outcomes and quality of life
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Organization & Capacity | 15 Points |
| Community Need & Strategic Alignment | 30 Points |
| Program Design & Access | 25 Points |
| Outcomes & Data | 20 Points |
| Budget & Stewardship | 10 Points |
Minimum qualifications
- IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt status
- Good Standing status with the State of North Carolina
- Attendance at one mandatory virtual pre-proposal information session
- Requested CEG funding must not exceed 25% of organization's Total Annual Operating Budget
- Requested CEG funding must not exceed 50% of the Total Program/Project Budget
- Active registration in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Audited financial statements required for funding requests exceeding $25,000
Documents to include with your response
- Completed and Signed Application Form
- Organizational Operating Budget
- Project Budget
- Current Fiscal Year Operating Budget
- Most Recent Financial Statements
- Audited Financial Statement (if requesting over $25,000)
- Most Recent IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ
- IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter
- Articles of Incorporation and Organizational By-Laws
- Signed Addendum 1
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the City of Raleigh's Neighborly Software
- Instructions
- Applications must be submitted electronically via the City of Raleigh's Neighborly Participant Portal on or before the due date and time.