Take notice that the County of Burlington, New Jersey (“County”) will receive sealed grant proposals from eligible not-for-profit and non-profit organizations on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. under the Burlington County Affordable Housing Grant Program (the “Program”) established by the Burlington County Board of County Commissioners on April 24, 2024, pursuant to Resolution # 2024-00220. The County will award grants to experienced affordable housing developers under the Program on a discretionary basis not-to-exceed $1,250,000.00 per organization. The total amount awarded may not exceed eight percent of the total project costs. Organizations must meet all Program criteria and requirements as set forth herein. The objectives of the awarding of grant funds under this Program are to promote the construction of new, 100 percent affordable housing projects, as well as the construction of affordable housing units within mixed-income residential development, and the construction of affordable housing units that are designed to provide assistance to communities of need, including families experiencing homelessness or housing instability, and those who are responding to incidents of domestic violence.
The County shall be guided by the regulations issued by the Federal Department of Treasury regarding the use of ARPA funds set forth at 31 CFR Part 35 and the Final Rule: Frequently Asked Questions, available at the following website: https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/SLFRF-Final-Rule-FAQ.pdf.
Only written responses will be accepted at the below mailing address by the prevailing date and time: Friday, June 28, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. The County is not responsible for late submissions, incomplete submissions, and submissions that do not meet all terms and conditions of the Program. Responses must adhere to the prescribed format. Written responses, questions and other inquiries about this Program shall be directed in writing to the Burlington County Office of the County Administrator:
Ashley Buono
County Solicitor
49 Rancocas Road, Room 225
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
609-265-5289
The County promotes equity and inclusion and encourages all eligible organizations to participate in this opportunity.