Public Hearing and Public Comment Period Program Year 2023 Annual Action Plan

The City of Naperville has published a proposed Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Program Year 2023 (April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024). The City invites comments on the proposed plan which outlines the Community Development Block Grant funds anticipated to be available for Program Year (PY) 2023 and specifies the activities proposed for CDBG funding during the program year. The draft document can be viewed at this link:

• Proposed CDBG Program Year 2023 Annual Action Plan (PDF)

Copies of the document are also available at Naperville Public Libraries and by contacting the Community Services Department at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL 60540. Copies may be requested by contacting Miranda Barfuss, CDBG Administrator at barfussm@naperville.il.us or (630) 305-5315.

Public hearings on the draft document described above will take place during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2023. The Meeting Agenda will be posted on the City’s meeting management system.

Comments or questions regarding the draft documents will be accepted from Friday, January 6, 2023 through Tuesday, February 7, 2023. All comments and questions can be submitted to Miranda Barfuss, CDBG Administrator at mailto:Copies of the document are also available at Naperville Public Libraries and by contacting the Community Services Department at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL 60540. Copies may be requested by contacting Miranda Barfuss, CDBG Administrator at barfussm@naperville.il.us or (630) 305-5315 or may be given at the public hearing. Individuals with disabilities requesting a reasonable accommodation or a translator should contact the Communications Department at info@naperville.il.us or (630) 420-6707 or (630) 305-5205 (TDD) at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting.

Program Year 2023 (April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024) Schedule:

• Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 - Pre-Application Workshop and Information Session for PY23 grants from 11 a.m. to noon in Council Chambers, 400 S. Eagle St.
• Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 - PY23 Application opens
• Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 - PY23 funding applications are due by 5 p.m. and online application closes
• Feb. 2023 - City Council approval of the CY23 CDBG allocations
• April 1, 2023 - CY23 CDBG Program Year begins

The CDBG Grant Fund online application for PY2023 will open on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022.

Begin a New CDBG Grant Application

Return to a Saved CDBG Grant Application

As a CDBG Grantee, you are required to fill out and submit the following forms below to complete the funding process:

• CDBG Application Worksheet - Question 2.3 (.xlsx document)
• CDBG Application Worksheet - Question 4.2 (.xlsx document)
• CDBG Application Worksheet - Question 4.3 (.xlsx document)

View the PY2023 Pre-Application Meeting PowerPoint slides

Program Description

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program. This federal program was developed to ensure decent affordable housing for all, provide services to the most vulnerable in our communities, create jobs and expand business opportunities. CDBG is an important tool in helping local governments tackle the most serious challenges facing their communities. The CDBG program has made a difference in the lives of millions of people living in communities all across this nation.

The City of Naperville is an “entitlement community.” Entitlement communities develop their own programs and funding priorities. Each year, a maximum of 15% of the funds can be used for public services; a maximum of 20% can be used for grant administration; and 65% is used for public facilities, infrastructure improvements and housing programs, also called “direct benefit.” Organizations that are awarded funds are called “subrecipients.” In Naperville, approximately 10-15 subrecipients carry out the City’s goals and objectives for low- and moderate-income residents with CDBG funds.

The application cycle usually begins with an annual meeting in August/September to discuss the City’s priorities for the year.

Eligibility

CDBG funds may be used for activities that include, but are not limited to:

• Acquisition of real property;
• Relocation and demolition;
• Rehabilitation of residential and nonresidential structures;
• Construction of public facilities and improvements, such as water and sewer facilities, streets and neighborhood centers;
• Public services, within certain limits;
• Activities related to energy conservation and renewable energy resources; and
• Provision of assistance to profit-motivated businesses to carry out economic development and job creation/retention activities.

Generally, the following types of activities are ineligible:

• Acquisition, construction or reconstruction of buildings for the general conduct of government;
• Political activities;
• Certain income payments; and
• Construction of new housing by units of general local government.

CDBG Subrecipients

As a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subrecipient, you are required to fill out and submit the following forms below to complete the funding process.

Amending Agreements

In case of any changes to the “Subrecipient Agreement,” a subrecipient needs to submit the amendment form explaining proposed changes. No changes to the project can be made without the approval of the City of Naperville.

• Agreement Amendment Form (PDF)

Project Timeline

This schedule should be filled out shortly after signing the agreement and it should accompany the Performance Indicator Report (see below for report).

• Project Timeline (PDF)

Reporting

The City of Naperville requires subgrantees to report on grant progress through the life of the project. The reporting forms can be accessed below and are applicable to all projects.

Quarterly Reporting

Quarterly Reports must be filled out by the subrecipient on the quarterly basis. Even if there was no change of the project status, a subrecipient is required to submit the report indicating that no progress occurred.

• Quarterly Report (.doc)

Annual Reporting

An Annual Report must be filled out by a subrecipient at the end of the project or at the end of the grant cycle with a deadline of 04/15 of each year.

• Annual Report (.doc)

Performance Indicator Report for Individuals & Households

This report is to be submitted with the project schedule and annual report.

• Individual Performance Indicator Report (PDF)
• Household Performance Indicator Report (PDF)

Request for Payment

In order to be reimbursed, a subrecipient must fill out Request for Payment form and submit all required supporting documentation. Requests for Payment are due the 10th of each month.

• Request for Payment (PDF)

MBE/WBE

The City of Naperville is committed to providing equal opportunity for minority business enterprises and women's business enterprises (MBE/WBE). If you would like your company to be placed on the MBE/WBE list, please visit the DuPage County website.