ACCGov’s RFP to Preserve Affordable Housing, as recommended by the Athens Justice and Memory Project, Is Now Open

In an effort to address lack of affordable housing for low-income Athens-Clarke County residents, ACCGov is now accepting proposals from organizations seeking American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to preserve affordable housing via home repairs and/or down payment assistance for prospective homeowners. Public or private non-profit entities are invited to submit applications through September 1, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

This program stems from a recommendation from the Athens Justice and Memory Project to help address financial losses created by urban renewal and to reinvest in historically underserved neighborhoods in Athens-Clarke County. The full RFP is now available via: https://www.accgov.com/DocumentCenter/View/92718/ARPA-AJMP-Affordable-Housing-RFP

Interested parties are invited to participate in a technical assistance webinar on June 29, 2023 at 11 a.m. to learn more about this opportunity, via this link . Additionally, ACCGov staff will be available to provide one-on-one technical assistance between June 29 and August 11, 2023.

For more information, please visit www.accgov.com/arpa or call 706-613-3155 .

Pre-Proposal Meeting Information Meeting Link: https://accgov.webex.com/accgov/j.php?MTID=m4d9391743ab4a643f602b8755a7849db

All proposals shall be submitted in digital format as a single complete PDF document. Submissions may be made in person, via jump drive at the Housing and Community Development office located at 375 Satula Avenue, Athens, GA 30601