City of Detroit partners with SP Grace to administer Neighborhood Opportunity Fund ARPA Grants, offering enhanced support to local nonprofits

The City of Detroit is excited to announce its partnership with SP Grace, LLC for the upcoming cycle of the Neighborhood Opportunities Fund (NOF) supported by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This collaboration aims to empower local non-profit organizations through both funding opportunities and unprecedented technical assistance.

Starting in late July, SP Grace will host in-person and virtual technical assistance sessions designed to enhance the grant application capabilities of local nonprofits. These sessions not only clarify the application process for the NOF ARPA grants but also provide valuable insights applicable to other grant opportunities. Details regarding session dates, locations, and registration processes will be available on the City of Detroit and SP Grace websites.

The application portal for the NOF ARPA grants will open on September 16, 2024. Applications will be evaluated as they are received, and awards will be granted to organizations that meet all the program’s eligibility and performance criteria on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are expended.

Key Points of the Program:

Partnership: The City of Detroit collaborates with SP Grace to bring enhanced support and administration to the NOF ARPA grant program.
Technical Assistance: Specialized sessions start in late July to aid non-profits in strengthening their grant applications.
Application Portal Opening: Eligible organizations can submit their applications starting September 16, 2024, through an online portal.
Merit-based Review: Applications will be processed based on their alignment with the grant’s criteria, ensuring that funds reach those organizations ready to make a significant impact.

The Neighborhood Services and Economic Development Divisions for the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department is overseeing administration of the NOF/ARPA grants.

“We are delighted to collaborate with SP Grace to not only distribute these crucial funds, but also provide technical assistance that will enhance the capabilities of Detroit’s non-profit sector and extend their reach to provide increased access to programs for low – moderate income individuals and families,” said Tamra Hardy, Director of Neighborhood Services & Economic Development Divisions within the city’s Housing & Revitalization Department. "This initiative will provide tools our community organizations have been asking for to help them thrive and expand their invaluable services throughout the City of Detroit.”

For more information on the NOF ARPA grants and to sign up for the technical assistance sessions, please visit the city’s website or SPGrace.com/NOF-ARPA.

INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE: Interviews with Tamra Hardy, City of Detroit Director of Neighborhood Services and Economic Development Divisions, Housing and Revitalization Department and Dr. Carmen Bell-Ross, CEO of SP Grace are available upon request.

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