Request for Application (RFA)

Application Period CLOSE January 6, 2025, at 12PM Application Period CLOSED

Urban Entitlement Funding (2025-2026)

This Request for Applications (RFA) is being solicited for programs and projects that meet the goals outlined in Charleston County's Consolidated Plan for Program Years 2021-2025. The proposal must identify the specific goal that the project will address and must include measurable outputs. Note: The application must clearly identify whether its funding request is from Charleston County, City of North Charleston, or both jurisdictions.

NOTE: The application must clearly identify whether its funding request is from Charleston County, City of North Charleston, or both jurisdictions.

Contact

Community Development & Revitalization

Office Address

3660 Montague Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29418

Mailing Address

PO Box 71419, N. Charleston, SC 29405

Phone: (843) 202-6960

Fax: (843) 760-4181

Community Development: CommunityDev@CharlestonCounty.org

Wells, Septic Tank, and Connections: WellSepticTank@CharlestonCounty.org

Housing: Housing@CharlestonCounty.org

Office Hours: M – F | 8:30AM – 5PM

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Application Submission

Before completing an application, please read the RFA instructions.

Use the link below to submit an application between Monday, November 25, 2024, at 4PM to Monday, January 6, 2025, at 12PM EST.

Late applications, forms, and attachments will not be accepted.

Important Dates

  • RFA OPENS: Monday, November 25, 2024, @ 4PM EST
  • DUE DATE: Monday, January 6, 2025, @ 12PM EST

In addition to the application deadline, all HESG applicants must submit a Request for Endorsement to the Lowcountry Continuum of Care by Friday, December 13, 2024, @ 12PM EST.

Apply Here

Urban Entitlement Application Form

Applications may request funding from the following programs:

  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG);
  • HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME);
  • Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO); or
  • Emergency Solutions Grant (HESG)

Required forms/attachments will vary by grant program; please carefully read the instructions before beginning the application form to determine which documents you must prepare for upload.

NOTE: All documents must be submitted electronically through the Urban Entitlement Application in Neighborly. Faxed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Documents requiring a signature must be signed by a representative of the entity duly authorized to commit to the provisions of the RFA.

Required Forms

Required forms are linked below. Note that this is not a complete list of required items. Please see Section 5 of the RFA Instructions for all required forms and attachments.

*NOTE for HESG Applicants: To receive funding, applicants must receive a letter of endorsement from the Lowcountry Continuum of Care.

The request for this endorsement is due by Friday, December 13, 2024, @ 12PM EST.

Please follow the instructions below to submit your request:

  1. Complete ESG Endorsement form and upload the project/program budget: ESG Endorsement Form
  2. Complete Racial Equity Assessment Tool: Racial Equity Assessment Tool Form

Pre-Application Workshops

Pre-Application Workshops are an opportunity for potential applicants to learn more about the RFA process and ask questions. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend, no RSVP is required. Workshops will be hosted in person, please see the details below:

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

10:00AM - 11:30AM EST

City of North Charleston City Hall

2500 City Hall Ln., N. Charleston, SC 29406

Montague Room, 2nd Floor

Thursday, December 5, 2024

10:00AM - 11:30AM EST

Lonnie Hamilton, III, Public Services Building

4045 Bridge View Dr., N. Charleston, SC 29405

Council Chambers, 2nd Floor

If you missed the application workshops, you can download a copy of the Urban Entitlement Presentation.

Written Questions

Potential applicants will be given the opportunity to submit written questions about the RFA process to be answered by Community Development staff. All written questions must be submitted by Friday, December 13, 2024, at 5PM.

Please send questions to CommunityDev@CharlestonCounty.org.

An addendum containing question answers will be posted on this page on Monday, December 18, 2023.

PY25 Urban Entitlement Addendum
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Town Hall Meetings

Community Development and Revitalization staff annually hold public hearings at participating jurisdictions to increase awareness of the availability of Urban Entitlement funds, educate the community on previously funded Urban Entitlement programs, and listen to citizen comments regarding program activities. Public hearings are scheduled at the discretion of each municipality and coincide with the beginning of each program year's funding cycle. Meeting information is provided below:

Town of Mt. Pleasant:

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

6PM

Town of Lincolnville:

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

7PM

Town of Awendaw:

Thursday, December 5, 2024

7:30PM

Town of Hollywood:

Monday, December 16, 2024

6:30PM

Town of James Island:

Thursday, December 19, 2024

7PM

Contact Information

For more information on Urban Entitlement:

Phone: (843) 202-6960

Community Development: CommunityDev@CharlestonCounty.org