COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABLE (NOFA) FY 2026-2027 REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT This Notice of Funding Available (NOFA) announces available funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027. The CDBG Program authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, is funded and regulated (24 CFR, Part 570) at the federal level by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered locally by the City of Columbia Community Development Department. The City of Columbia is receiving applications from qualified entities to apply for funding under this Request for Applications (RFA). The primary objective is to fund projects and activities that principally benefit low-and moderate-income (LMI) persons. Competitive funding is available for all eligible projects and programs that meet CDBG requirements and priorities addressed in the City's 5-Year Consolidated Plan. HUD uses a formula each year to calculate the City's annual grant allocation; the funding amount is not predetermined. We estimate $1,787,467 in total CDBG revenue, this includes $1,137,467 in new entitlement and $650,000 in Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). Competitive applications will be accepted for all projects and programs that meet CDBG requirements and priorities. This NOFA/RFA is a one (1) year funding request. Applications are due 11:59 p.m. January 8, 2025. A mandatory workshop will be held November 12, 2025, 10:00am, Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby Street, Columbia, SC 29203. Applicants must attend to submit an application for the 2026-2027 program year. The City of Columbia Community Development staff is available to provide technical assistance to applicants upon request. The CDBG NOFA/RFA Guidelines are available online at https://communitydevelopment.columbiasc.gov/cdbg/ or visit the Community Development Department at 1401 Main Street, 4th Floor Columbia, SC 29201. Questions regarding this NOFA/RFA or to schedule an appointment, contact the Community Development Department at (803) 545-3373 or by email at CoCCommDevCompliance@columbiasc.gov. IPL0287319 Nov 4 2025