The Certification Form and 2011 Funding Request for CHDO funds have been released.

The City of Peoria, through its Department of Planning and Growth Management, has released the Certification Form and 2011 Funding Request for CHDO funds. A CHDO is a private, nonprofit, community-based service organization that has obtained or intends to obtain staff with the capacity to develop affordable housing for the Peoria community. A CHDO must meet certain requirements pertaining to its 1) legal status, 2) organizational structure and 3) capacity and experience.

The City of Peoria must use 15 percent of its total HOME Investment Partnership Grant allocation for CHDO activities. Based on the City’s projected 2011 allocation, a minimum of $119,465 must be set aside for CHDO activities in 2011.

The City has released the Certification Forms for those interested in becoming a CHDO. Further, Recertification Forms are available for existing CHDOs who would like to recertify its organization. Finally, the 2011 Funding Requests are available for those organizations that complete the certification process and would like to request funding for 2011.

Forms and Funding Requests are available until August 26, 2011. Copies can be obtained from the Department of Planning and Growth Management (PGM) or by contacting Nicole Frederick, Grants Coordinator at 494-8606 or nfrederick@ci.peoria.il.us.