Downtown development resource and program guide

Georgia Department of Community Affairs Revised June 2003
Downtown Development Resource and Program Guide
Tools to Assist in Georgia's Downtown Development Efforts

Georgia Department of Community Affairs'
Downtown Development Resource and Program Guide

This document is a compilation of DCA's resources and programs that can be utilized in downtown development programs across Georgia. Although in no way a complete list of State resources for the redevelopment of downtown areas, this guide is a starting point for local government officials, downtown development authority boards and staff, not-for-profit downtown development entities, developers interested in developing downtown projects, and other individuals or groups interested in investing in Georgia's downtown areas.
The guide lists resources and programs in alphabetical order, and includes a program description, program information, contact information and program categories of how each program or resource can be used.

Program Categories

BD = Business Development

BF = Brownfields

D = Design

EDU = Education

ENV = Environmental

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= Funding

GF = Greenfields

GM = Growth Management

GP = General Projects

GS = Greenspace

H = Housing

HC = Health Care

HP = Historic Preservation

L

= Leadership

PF = Public Facilities

TA = Technical Assistance

WF = Workforce

PROGRAM / DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

AMERICORPS AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs that engage more than 50,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps members serve through more than 2,100 nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based organizations. They tutor and mentor youth, build affordable housing, teach computer skills, clean parks and streams, run afterschool programs, and help communities respond to disasters. Created in 1993, AmeriCorps is part of the Corporation for National and Community Service, which also oversees Senior Corps and Learn and Serve America. Together these programs engage more than 2 million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service each year.

Eligible Communities: Eligible agencies wishing to apply must apply for no less than ten (10) AmeriCorps members and must have the capacity to manage the members. The members are required to perform a direct service to the community and may not perform duties that are currently being performed by a paid staff person.
Due Dates: The GCSV is accepting applications for AmeriCorp Education Award Only grants. The deadline for submission is Friday, September 12, 2003.

Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329 www.dca.state.ga.us
Heather Pritchard (404) 327-6846 hpritcha@dca.state.ga.us

The Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism (GCSV) administers and manages the AmeriCorps grants in the State of Georgia. Currently, the GCSV administers 19 grants throughout the state to various non-profit organizations, public agencies, faith-based organizations.

PROGRAM CATEGORIES
EDU ENV GS H HC TA $

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PROGRAM / DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

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APPALACHIAN REGION BUSINESS

Eligible Applicant: Eligible Counties: Banks, Barrow, Georgia Department of

BD

DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND

Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Community Affairs

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The Business Development Revolving Loan Fund

Dawson, Douglas, Elbert, Fannin, Floyd, Forsyth,

60 Executive Park South, N. E.

(ARC RLF) is a $3 million pool that can be used in the Franklin, Gilmer, Gordon, Gwinnett, Habersham, Hall, Atlanta, Georgia 30329

Appalachian Region of Georgia for loans to projects Haralson, Hart, Heard, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, www.dca.state.ga.us

that create or save jobs and that promote industrial Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Rabun, Stephens, Atlanta, Georgia 30329

locations or expansions; encourage downtown devel- Towns, Union, Walker, White and Whitfield.

www.dca.state.ga.us

opment; complement local development strategies; or satisfy other public purposes.

Eligible Activities: Working capital, new construction and rehabilitation, building acquisition, equipment purchase and installation, faade improvements and land acquisition.

Russell Morrison (404) 679-4825 rmorriso@dca.state.ga.us

Total Funding: Fund assets are approximately $3 million

Maximum per Project: Not more than $200,000

Match Requirements: Ten percent equity is usually required in addition to other public or private financing.

Due Dates: Applications may be submitted at any time.

Other: Interest rate: below-market rates, depending on project requirements. Repayment Period: up to 15 years, depending on the assets financed and project requirements. Security: usually project collateral and other guarantees.

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PROGRAM / DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

BOND ALLOCATION PROGRAM

Eligible Applicant:

Georgia Department of

BD

Federal tax law allows for tax-exempt government bonds to be issued for certain types of non-governmental (i.e., "private") activities. The advantage of this type of bond is that it provides lower interest financing for many kinds of projects. The amount of private-activity tax-exempt

Eligible Activities: Housing, student loans, and manufacturing and exempt facilities. Bonds used for multi-family housing (rental developments) must set aside a portion of the units for low to moderate-income families. Rental developments financed with these

Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Bobby Stevens

H $

bonds available each year for all categories is limited. Allocating the use of these bonds is the responsibility of each state government. The bond allocation program could be used to develop downtown rental hous-

bonds are also eligible for state and federal housing credits without having to compete in the annual tax credit application cycle.

(404) 679-7943 www.dca.state.ga.us

ing for low and moderate-income people or as a mixed Total Funding: $628,793,000

income development with a percentage set aside for low and moderate-income people.

Maximum per Project: Match Requirements:

Due Dates:

CAPITAL PROJECT CONSULTANT PROGRAM

Eligibility for Assistance: While scheduling priority is Capital Project Consultant EDU

(CPC)

given to BHT/MS cities, CPC services are free and

Program (CPC)

PF

Millions of taxpayer dollars are spent each year in

available to all Georgia cities and counties.

Georgia Department of

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Georgia on capital facility planning and development. DCA's Capital Projects Consultant (CPC) Program seeks to make the most of these investments by assisting local governments in the complicated process of programming and constructing public facilities and infrastructure. In particular, the program offers guidance in choosing qualified consultants and getting the best and most economical services from design professionals such as architects, engineers and planning consultants.

Services Provided: Capital facility needs assessment; information on capital project financing alternatives; assistance in drafting Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualification (RFQs); on-site training sessions for local governments on topics such as establishing fair and legally defensible consultant selection practices; negotiating and consulting fees and risk avoidance during the construction process; slide shows and presentations for organizations interested in these topics.

Community Affairs Office of Downtown Development 225 W. Broad Street Athens, Georgia 30601
Steve Storey (706) 583-2734 sstorey@dca.state.ga.us

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ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

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COMMUNITY DESIGN CHARRETTES DCA's Office of Downtown Development, in collaboration with the University of Georgia's College of Environmental Design (CED), offers `Community Design Charrettes' to a limited number of communities each

Eligible Communities: Community Design Charrettes are available to BHT/MS and Urban Georgia Network communities based on assessment of need by the Office of Downtown Development. Interested cities should submit a standard Design Request Form to

Georgia Department of Community Affairs Office of Downtown Development

EDU TA

225 W. Broad Street

Athens, Georgia 30601

year. The charrette process is a concentrated effort to address specific design issues in a very short period of time. DCA and SED deploy teams comprised of students, faculty and DCA staff to local communities for

DCA's Office of Downtown Development. Due to budget constraints, a community may be asked to underwrite some of the local costs: food, lodging, materials, etc.

Steve Storey (706) 583-2734 sstorey@dca.state.ga.us

two to four days to focus on issues such as street-

scapes and corridor management efforts, historic district

design improvements and ordinance recommendations

and neighborhood small area plans. Charrettes gener-

ally involve interviewing citizens and local officials, field

surveys, an intensive design period and a final pres-

entation to the community. The final products of a char-

rette are maps, conceptual drawings and written

recommendations.

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PROGRAM / DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants are units of Georgia Department of

BD

PROGRAM (CDBG)

general-purpose local government classified as "non- Community Affairs

H

The (CDBG) Program provides federal funds for housing entitlement" by the U.S. Department of Housing and 60 Executive Park South, N. E. HP

improvement, local infrastructure such as water and Urban Development. Excluded are entitlement cities, Atlanta, Georgia 30329

PF

sewer lines, economic development projects and

metropolitan cities, urban counties and other units of www.dca.state.ga.us

$

community facilities such as health centers and Head government eligible to participate in HUD's urban

Start Centers. Projects funded under this program must county program.

Susan McGee

largely benefit low to moderate-income persons.

Eligible Activities: Housing improvements projects, public facilities (water and sewer lines), local health or

(404) 679-3167 smcgee@dca.state.ga.us

headstart centers, and economic development

projects.

Total Funding: Approximately $43 million per year

Maximum per Project: Single-Activity: $500,000; Multi-Activity: $800,000

Match Requirements:

Grants up to $300,000, or grants for single activity housing projects -no matching funds required.

Grants of $300,000 to $500,000 5% local matching funds required

Grants of more than $500,000 10% local matching funds required.

Due Dates: Grants are awarded through a competitive process one time each year. For FY 2003, applications will be due on April 1, 2003.

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ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

COMMUNITY HOME INVESTMENT PROGRAM (CHIP) The Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) makes federal HOME funds available to local governments for housing activities designed to benefit lowand moderate-income persons. CHIP funds may also be used in conjunction with CDBG funds. For downtown development purposes, CHIP funds can be most effectively used to improve low and moderate-income housing in neighborhoods adjacent to the central business district.

Eligible Applicant: Cities and Counties that do not receive HOME funds directly from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Eligible Activities: Production, acquisition, or rehabilitation of housing.
Total Funding: Total annual funding level is approximately $3,000,000.
Maximum per Project: A maximum amount awarded per local government applicant of $300,000.
Match Requirements: None

Georgia Department of

H

Community Affairs

HP

60 Executive Park South, N. E. $

Atlanta, Georgia 30329

www.dca.state.ga.us

Office of Grant Administration Jane Keefe (404) 679-3167 CHIP@dca.state.ga.us

Due Dates: Grants are awarded through a competitive process one time each year.

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ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

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COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING

To assist local governments in the updating of their Georgia Department of

D

The Office of Coordinated Planning administers Geor- Comprehensive Plans, DCA has developed PlanBuilder, Community Affairs

EDU

gia's Comprehensive Planning program. This program a web based set of tools, that provides the vast majority 60 Executive Park South, N. E. L

encourages on each city and county in the state to

of the data, maps and other resources needed for up- Atlanta, Georgia 30329

GM

prepare and maintain a local Comprehensive Plan that dating a local plan. PlanBuilder provides `customized' www.dca.state.ga.us

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is adopted by the local government to be used as a guide demographic data and maps for each local government

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for the overall growth and development of its local

in the state. In addition, the `knowledge base' portion of Office of Coordinated

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jurisdiction. Each local comprehensive plan covers six PlanBuilder provides the local plan author with the state Planning

separate, but interrelated, elements including: economic minimum planning requirements, instructions on how to Mike Gleaton or Debbie Miness

development, housing, natural and historic resource meet these requirements, and innovations that other (404) 679-3114

preservation, community facilities and land use. For cities/counties have undertaken to resolve similar

mgleaton@dca.state.ga.us

each of the six elements the city or county identifies its problems/issues in their communities. Once the local dminess@dca.state.ga.us

goals, policies and a future implementation strategy to Comprehensive Plan update is completed, it will be

accomplish its agreed upon objectives. Since down- stored `on line' for access and use by the local govern-

town development occurs within the context of overall ment and other interested parties. As of November,

community development, a local government's Com- 2002, approximately 70 local Comprehensive Plans are

prehensive Plan should be consulted to gain insight available for viewing at the www.georgiaplanning.com

into the community's priorities, proposed activities and web site that also houses PlanBuilder. Cities and

planned initiatives. Local comprehensive plans must, counties interested in preparing their plans on the

in accordance with minimum state requirements, be PlanBuilder site must contact DCA for a password.

updated every ten years; however, a local plan may be Individuals just wishing to view local plans do not need

updated at any time the city or county feels that an up- a password.

date is needed to account for changing conditions,

community priorities, etc.

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PROGRAM / DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN Eligible Applicants: Non-entitlement cities and

Georgia Department of

BD

FUND (DDRLF)

counties. Eligible sub-recipients include development Community Affairs

HP

The DDRLF is designed to assist non-entitlement cities authorities and private businesses.

60 Executive Park South, N. E. PF

and counties in implementing quality downtown development projects. Applicants and eligible sub-recipients must have a viable downtown development project and

Eligible Activities: Real estate acquisition, clearance, development, redevelopment and construction; rehabilitation of public and private infrastructure and facili-

Atlanta, Georgia 30329 www.dca.state.ga.us

$

clearly identify the proposed uses of the loan proceeds.

ties; purchase or lease of equipment and other assets; loans to sub-recipient organizations to carry out eligible activities and leaseback or sale of project assets.

Steed Robinson (404) 679-1585 srobinso@dca.state.ga.us

Total Funding: Fund assets are approximately $5.2 million
Maximum per Project: Usually not more than $200,000
Match Requirements: Ten percent equity is usually required in addition to other public and private financing.
Due Dates: Applications may be submitted at any time.

Note that this program is often used in conjunction with the Georgia Cities Foundation Revolving Loan Fund. Use of both programs can increase low interest loan funding amounts. For further information, also contact Steed Robinson.

Other: Interest rate: below-market rates, depending on project requirement. Repayment Period: up to 20 years, depending on the assets financed and project requirements. Security: usually project collateral and other guarantees.

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM

Eligible Applicant: Non-profit organizations and local Georgia Department of

H

The Emergency Shelter Grant Program provides grant governments may apply for this program.

Community Affairs

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funds to non-profit organizations & local governments form the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission & Emergency Shelter Grants Program funds allocated to the state by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Grant funds must be used to provide shelter and essential services for the homeless persons. This funding can be particularly

Eligible Activities: Emergency shelter and essential services for the homeless, transitional housing, homeless prevention programs, acquisition, construction, and/or renovation of facilities that serve the homeless persons & technical assistance to organizations involved in these activities.

60 Executive Park South, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329 www.dca.state.ga.us
Office of the State Housing Trust Fund (404) 679-3170

helpful in downtown development by providing housing Total Funding: General funding limits are set for each HomelessProgram@dca.state.

for homeless people who might otherwise seek shelter of the authorized activities.

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in central business district areas.

Maximum per Project: $60,000 for shelter facility

Match Requirements: Applicants are typically expected to provide 60% of the cost of each activity. A 25% matching share is expected for participation in the facility development program.

Due Dates: Most of the funds are allocated in a one time per year application process. Applications are typically accepted February-March.

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ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

EMPLOYMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM (E. I. P.)

Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants are units of Georgia Department of

BD

The Employment Incentive Program (E.I.P.) is a

general-purpose local government classified as "non- Community Affairs

PF

Community Development Block Grant funded grant entitlement" by the U.S. Department of Housing and 60 Executive Park South, N. E. WF

program designed to support local government projects Urban Development. Excluded are entitlement cities, Atlanta, Georgia 30329

$

intended to facilitate and enhance job creation and/or metropolitan cities, urban counties and other units of www.dca.state.ga.us

retention, principally for persons of low and moderate government eligible to participate in HUD's urban

income.

county program.

Andy Yarn

Eligible Activities: Grants for local projects intended to facilitate and enhance job creation and/or retention, principally for persons of low and moderate income.

Public Infrastructure Projects (404) 679-1589 ayarn@dca.state.ga.us

Total Funding: Approximately $5 million per year.

Maximum per Project: $500,000

Match Requirements: Dollar for dollar private leverage minimum.

Due Dates: Applications may be made at any time.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/WATERFIRST The Office of Environmental Management (OEM) provides technical assistance to Georgia local governments by helping them integrate residential, commercial, and industrial development as part of their natural resources, not building on top of them. OEM is able to assist with reviewing and assessing solid waste management infrastructure and services, providing model Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or model ordinances for litter prevention and enforcement, assisting communities in the development of solid waste management plans or implementing environmental friendly purchasing programs. Through its newest initiative, WaterFirst, OEM is also available to help communities identify and address water resource management and planning issues. The WaterFirst program is a community recognition program that recognizes and rewards communities for going above and beyond water quality regulatory compliance. Communities designated WaterFirst are eligible for an array of incentives, including reduced borrowing rates from the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority for water related projects

Eligibility All Georgia local governments may request environmental program technical assistance from the Office of Environmental Management (OEM). With the exception of the WaterFirst Program, requests for technical assistance will be met based upon available resources as they are requested.
Participation in the WaterFirst Program OEM will annually solicit local governments interested in receiving one-on-one technical assistance. Water resource experts from around the state have volunteered to serve as resource team members to conduct on-site technical and design assistance to participants. After reviewing applications, DCA will annually select communities to participate in the WaterFirst Program.
Being Designated a WaterFirst Community All Georgia local governments may complete an application to be considered for designation. A site visit will be scheduled and a review team will meet with the requesting community to confirm their eligibility.
Due Dates: Environmental Technical Assistance open, upon
request WaterFirst Program annual solicitation WaterFirst Designation open, upon request and
ability to meet established criteria

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT
Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329 www.dca.state.ga.us
Office of Environmental Management Randy Hartmann, Director 404 679-4816 rharman@dca.state.ga.us
WaterFirst Program Leigh Askew 404 679-4998 laskew@dca.state.ga.us

PROGRAM CATEGORIES
BD D EDU GM L PF TA

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ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

GEORGIA HOME COMMUNITY HOUSING

Eligible Activities: Loans for predevelopment

Georgia Department of

H

DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO)

activities including acquisition, new construction, and Community Affairs

HP

REDEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM

rehabilitation of rental housing developments for family, 60 Executive Park South, N. E. $

The HOME CHDO Predevelopment Loan Program pro- special needs, and/or elderly tenants qualifying as low Atlanta, Georgia 30329

vides interest free loans for up to 24 months to non- to moderate income.

www.dca.state.ga.us

profit organizations that have been designated by DCA as Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs). This HOME-funded program was created for non-profits that plan to become owners of new or

Eligible Applicant: Nonprofit organizations that have been designated by DCA as CHDOs may apply for this program.

Office of Housing, Planning and Administration (404) 327-6858

rehabilitated rental housing for low and very low-income Total Funding: Approximately $105,000 per year.

nonprofithousing@dca.state.

tenants. The loans help the non-profits prepare complete Maximum per Project: $35,000 and comprehensive development financing applications to either DCA's HOME Rental Housing Loan or Match Requirements: N/A

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Permanent Supportive Housing Loan programs. This Due Dates: Contact DCA for further information.

funding source can help local non-profit organizations

access the HOME loan funds for the development of

downtown housing for low and moderate income people.

HOME BUYER EDUCATION

Eligible Applicant: Home buyer education is generally Georgia Department of

EDU

Funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of available to any interested person, free of charge

Community Affairs

H

Housing and Urban Development, DCA has contracted with local Consumer Credit Counseling Service agen-

Eligible Activities:

60 Executive Park South, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329

cies to provide individual home buyer counseling serv- Total Funding:

www.dca.state.ga.us

ices. If a community's downtown development plan

Maximum per Project:

includes revitalization of adjacent residential neighbor-

hoods, the Home Buyer education can be used to help Match Requirements:

Office of Homeownership (404) 679-0624

potential home buyers make an informed decision.

Due Dates:

With the help of the Latin American Association, DCA's

housing@dca.state.ga.us

homeownership booklet is available in Spanish.

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PROGRAM CATEGORIES

HOME BUYER MORTGAGE PROGRAM The Home Buyer Program provides low-interest rate mortgage loans for borrowers with moderate incomes and modest assets. Except for targeted rural counties and some urban census tracts, borrowers must be firsttime home buyers.

Eligible Applicants: Home buyers meeting program requirements may apply for a loan through one of DCA's participating local lenders. Serves first time home buyers.
Eligible Activities: Loans at fixed, below market interest rates to qualified low to moderate-income home buyers.

Total Funding: Approximately $120 million per year.

Georgia Department of

H

Community Affairs

$

60 Executive Park South, N. E.

Atlanta, Georgia 30329

www.dca.state.ga.us

Office of Homeownership (404) 679-4847 housing@dca.state.ga.us

Maximum per Project: Individual maximum loan amounts vary by type of unit (new or existing), location, and type of loan (FHA, VA, RECD, or Conventional)

Match Requirements: N/A

Due Dates:

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ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

HOME RENTAL HOUSING LOAN PROGRAM

Eligible Activities: Loan funds may be used for

Georgia Department of

H

The HOME Rental Housing Loan Program provides rehabilitation and new construction, or adaptive reuse Community Affairs

HP

loans to help develop affordable rental housing. Funded of existing buildings for rental housing.

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by a portion of Georgia's federal HOME grant, the program offers very low-interest construction-to permanent loans with flexible repayment terms, usually over 20 years. This program helps lower the loan payments,

Eligible Applicant: Both for-profit and not-for-profit housing development organizations may apply for this program.

Atlanta, Georgia 30329 www.dca.state.ga.us
Office of Affordable Housing

making reduced rents feasible. Owners agree to keep Total Funding: $13 million

(404) 679-0648

the property in good condition and rent the HOME-

Maximum per Project: $2 Million/Urban $2.8/Rural

funded units to low-income residents for at least 20 years.

This program can be especially helpful in down-town devel- Match Requirements: None

rentalhousing@dca.state.ga.us

opment when a community has a structure that lends Due Dates: May 15, 2003 itself to adaptive reuse or rehabilitation as rental hous-

ing (e.g., old hotels, schools, hospitals, and mills) for

moderate income people.

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ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH Eligible Applicant: Local governments & non-profit Georgia Department of

EDU

AIDS

organizations in the 139 Georgia counties outside the Community Affairs

H

The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS

Atlanta MSA are eligible to apply for these federal

60 Executive Park South, N. E. HC

(HOPWA) program is designed to provide housing and grant funds.

Atlanta, Georgia 30329

$

supportive services to low-income persons with HIVrelated needs. This can be particularly helpful when the services needed by AIDS patients are also located in the downtown area (e.g., medical services).

Eligible Activities: Funds may be used for housing, general & fair housing information, rental assistance, homelessness prevention, general case management, housing operating subsidies, technical assistance and supportive services such as health, mental health, nutritional assistance, day care and personal

www.dca.state.ga.us
Office of State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless (404) 679-3170 HOPWA@dca.state.ga.us

assistance.

Total Funding: Funds are generally allocated during a once a year application process. Applications received after the deadline are processed on a "funds available" basis.

Maximum per Project: $100,000

Match Requirements: None

Due Dates: Applications are typically accepted February-March

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ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

Eligible Activities: Acquisition and/or substantial

Georgia Department of

H

The Housing Tax Credit Program provides a 10 year rehabilitation of existing rental housing and new

Community Affairs

HP

federal and state tax incentive to attract private invest- construction.

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ment for the development of affordable rental housing. The money raised by sale of the tax credits reduces the size of the mortgage needed for the development, making reduced rents feasible. Owners agree to keep

Eligible Applicant: Both for-profit and not-for-profit housing development organizations may apply for this program

Atlanta, Georgia 30329 www.dca.state.ga.us
Office of Affordable Housing

the property in good condition and rent all or some of Total Funding: $14.7 Million

(404) 679-0647

the units to low- income residents for at least 15 years. Maximum per Project: $750,000 The Housing Tax Credit program can be especially helpful in downtown development when a community Match Requirements: None

rentalhousing@dca.state.ga.us

has a structure that lends itself to adaptive reuse or rehabilitation as rental housing (e.g. old hotels,

Due Dates: May 15, 2003

schools, hospitals and mills) for low- to moderate-

income people.

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PROGRAM CATEGORIES

KEEP GEORGIA BEAUTIFUL

Eligibility

Keep Georgia Beautiful

EDU

The Keep Georgia Beautiful Program instills and pro- All Georgia local governments are eligible to participate Georgia Department of

L

motes an environmental ethic and stewardship that can in Keep Georgia Beautiful's statewide programs such Community Affairs

GM

be embraced by all Georgians. Keep Georgia Beautiful as Bring One for the Chipper, an annual Christmas

60 Executive Park South, N.E. GP

Program identifies ways residents can reduce the

Tree recycling event, or the Great American Cleanup, Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231 TA

amount of waste they generate, has programs that alert the largest organized community cleanup and

www.KeepGeorgiaBeautiful.org

citizens about water quality and conservation issues, beautification campaign in the country.

and works with 64 local Affiliates throughout the state

Lynn Cobb, Manager

to instill a sense of community pride and volunteerism. Becoming a certified KAB Program

404 679-4910

Keep Georgia Beautiful has a unique organizational Communities wishing to establish a local affiliate of lcobb@dca.state.ga.us

structure as a public/private partnership. This partner- Keep America Beautiful (KAB) in their community must

ship enables Keep Georgia Beautiful to bring together complete a three-step certification process established

state government agencies, civic groups, business and by the KAB national program. Filing of an annual report

industry leaders, citizens, and educators to involve

and network service fee based upon population is

Georgians directly in the development and implemen- required to remain KAB certified.

tation of its environmental education programs.

Due Dates:

Bring One for the Chipper 1st Saturday in January,

registration in November.

Great American Cleanup Month of April,

registration in February

Certifying a Program open year round

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PROGRAM / DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

OFFICE OF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT (ODD) Eligible Applicant:

Office of Downtown

BD

The Office of Downtown Development (ODD) administers the Better Hometown and Main Street (MS/BHT) Programs. These programs focus on economic development using downtown revitalization, heritage preser-

In order to apply for Main Street designation, the city must have a population between 5,000 and 50,000 according to the 2000 census.

Development Georgia Main Street Program:
Classic Main Street Cities

D EDU H HP

vation and restoring a sense of place through sound In order to apply for Better Hometown designation, Georgia Main Street Program TA

smart growth planning practices. These programs util- the city must have a population under 5,000

202-B Windsor Avenue

ized the National Main Street Approach to downtown

according to the 2000 census.

Americus, Georgia 31709

revitalization: Organization, Design, Economic Restructuring and Promotion. Once designated, a city will receive the following program services: resource team visit, on-site visits, technical assistance, design assistance, manager/board training, regional networking sessions, website and the prestige of being a MS/BHT city.

To be eligible to apply for 2003 MS/BHT designation, a city must participate in a minimum of two site visits from ODCS' staff between September 3, 2002 and the application deadline February 28, 2003.
Due Dates: Application must be postmarked by February 28, 2003.

Jo Childers (229) 931-2130 jchilder@dca.state.ga.us
Dora Ross (229) 931-2124 dross@dca.state.ga.us

Better Hometown Program Georgia Better Hometown Program 60 Executive Park South, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231
Alan Dickerson (404) 679-1595 adickers@dca.state.ga.us

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PROGRAM / DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FIELD SERVICES UNIT

The Field Services unit is an integral part of the Office Office of Economic

BD

of Economic Development's (OED) goal of being re- Development -

EDU

sponsive to local government needs, especially in the Field Services Unit

TA

area of accessing the department's economic devel- 60 Executive Park South, N. E. $

opment finance programs. OED has taken a very pro- Atlanta, Georgia 30329

active stance in efforts to inform local governments

about the department's program and at the same time, Joanie Perry

provide technical assistance early on in project devel- (404) 679-3173

opment with the creation of a field services staff.

jperry@dca.state.ga.us

ONEGEORGIA EQUITY FUND PROGRAM

Eligible Activities: Eligible projects include traditional OneGeorgia Authority

BD

Grants and loans to finance activities that will assist in economic development projects such as water and

1202-B Hillcrest Parkway

PF

preparation for economic development.

sewer projects, road, rail and airport improvements and Dublin, Georgia 31021

WF

industrial parks as well as workforce development

$

projects, technology development or tourism develop- Nancy Cobb

ment proposals, just to name a few. Special considera- (478) 274-7734

tion is given to projects of regional significance.

ncobb@georgia.org

Total Funding: Approximately $12 million per year.

Maximum per Project: $500,000

Match Requirements: N/A

Other: Application deadlines are:

Due Dates: January 28th 2003; May 20th, 2003; September 23rd, 2003. Applications must be received in the Dublin Office by 5 PM

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PROGRAM / DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

OWNHOME PROGRAM DOWN PAYMENT LOAN Eligible Activities: Loans for first-time home buyers Georgia Department of

H

The OwnHOME Program provides 0 percent interest with a deferred payment to cover most of the down

Community Affairs

$

loans to help first-time home buyers with the required payment, closing costs and prepaid expenses

60 Executive Park South, N. E.

down payment, closing costs and prepaid items

associated with their home purchase.

Atlanta, Georgia 30329

associated with purchasing a home. OwnHOME loans are made as delayed repayment of second mortgage loans of up to $5,000. OwnHOME loans are available from local lenders participating in the Home Buyer program. If a community's downtown development plan includes revitalization of adjacent residential neighborhoods, the OwnHOME loan program can be used to

Eligible Applicants: Home buyers meeting program requirements may apply for a loan through one of DCA's participating local lenders. This program serves first-time home buyers. The homes purchased under this program must be the applicant's principal residence.

www.dca.state.ga.us
Office of Homeownership (404) 679-4847 housing@dca.state.ga.us

help finance the home purchases of qualified buyers. Total Funding: Approximately $3 million per year

Maximum per Project: $5,000

Match Requirements: 1.5% personal matching funds required.

Due Dates:

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PROGRAM / DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM Eligible Applicant: Non-profit organizations may apply Georgia Department of

H

The Permanent Supportive Housing Program helps non- for this program.

Community Affairs

$

profit organizations provide quality affordable rental housing with supportive services to non-elderly special needs populations. The program couples the state's federal HOME funds with monies from the State Housing

Eligible Activities: Funds may be used for acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction or adaptive reuse of existing buildings for rental housing.

60 Executive Park South, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329 www.dca.state.ga.us

Trust Fund for the Homeless to offer construction-to- Total Funding: $5.2 million

Office of Housing, Planning &

permanent loans. Project-based rental subsidies are Maximum per Project: $3,000,000 also available for projects located in DCA's Section 8 service area to enhance the affordability of these units. Match Requirements: N/A

Administration (404) 327-6881 specialneedshousing@dca.state.

The affordable rental housing developed under this program could be used as downtown housing for people with special needs.

Due Dates: Applications may be received at any time ga.us during the year on a first-come, first-served basis.

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

QUALITY GROWTH GRANT PROGRAM

Eligible Activities: Promote growth management con- Georgia Department of

GM

The purpose of the Quality Growth Grant Program is cepts or discourage urban sprawl; preparation of local Community Affairs

$

to provide eligible recipients with state and financial ordinances, regulations, or inter-governmental agree- 60 Executive Park South, N. E.

assistance for the implementation of quality growth

ments promoting quality growth; public education; pre- Atlanta, Georgia 30329

initiatives that are outside the typical scope of other serve community heritage; alternative/multi-modal

www.dca.state.ga.us

grant or loan sources.

transportation facilities; preservation of environmental

resources; start-up for quality growth programs and Julie Brown

physical development projects.

(404) 679-0614

Total Funding: Approximately per year

jbrown@dca.state.ga.us

Maximum per Project: Applications may be submitted for any amount between $5,000 and $40,000. The typical project is expected to be funded at $25,000. Any application requesting more than $25,000 must clearly demonstrate that the proposed project is a particularly innovative exceptional Quality Growth project.

Match Requirements: No more than 50% of the total project cost can be paid with the Quality Growth Grant. Dollar for dollar local matching funds required.

Due Dates: Two application due dates each year: November 15th and May 15th.

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PROGRAM / DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

QUALITY GROWTH RESOURCE TEAMS

Georgia cities, county's and consolidated local gov- Georgia Department of

BD

Quality Growth Resource Team visits are co-

ernments are eligible for quality growth resource team Community Affairs

BF

sponsored by DCA and the Georgia Quality Growth visits. To be selected for a resource team visit, a com- 60 Executive Park South, N. E. EDU

Partnership to assist Georgia's communities with

munity must demonstrate strong leadership, commit- Atlanta, Georgia 30329

GF

implementing "smart growth" best practices.

ment, and resources to implement smart growth solu- www.dca.state.ga.us

H

tions. At least four communities are selected for re-

HP

Each resource team is comprised of volunteers who source team visits each year, with competition taking Julie Brown

TA

are experts in key growth, design, and development place each March 15.

(404) 679-0614

fields. The teams typically spend a week in the community, working intensively to develop ideas and solutions for improving the community through implement-

The community's costs for hosting a resource team visit are minimal:

jbrown@dca.state.ga.us

ing innovative planning practices and `smart growth' Team members are not paid, but meals,

concepts. Team recommendations are presented to

accommodations, and hospitality for the visit are

local officials at the end of the visit and a full reports

typically provided by the community. DCA or other

prepared for the community shortly after the visit.

GQGP organizations cover all other expenses,

including travel costs of team members.

The community is asked to provide meeting facilities for the visit, including a work space for the team (with phones and copy machine) and locations for a stakeholder input meeting and the final presentation to the public.

In return, the community receives free consultant services from some of the leading planning and growth management experts in the state.

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PROGRAM / DESCRIPTION
QUALITY GROWTH TOOLKIT Publications and website that provide practical advice for local governments considering implementation of particular smart growth solutions.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

Toolkit includes step-by-step guides for implementation, considerations about costs and administrative requirements, and model ordinances.
Web address for toolkit: www.georgiaqualitygrowth.org

Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329 www.dca.state.ga.us

PROGRAM CATEGORIES
EDU GM TA

Dee Dee Quinnelly (404) 679-4997 dquinnel@dca.state.ga.us

REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WEBSITE Georgia offers a wealth of existing buildings that can be rehabilitated to serve new uses. These buildings typically have all utilities and support systems in place and many are eligible for federal and state rehabilitation tax incentives. DCA's Office of Downtown Development maintains a webpage that provide a sampling of available properties around the state. Property listings can be searched by region and contain photos, property descriptions and contact information for interested investors.

Eligible Properties: Properties may be submitted for Georgia Department of

BD

inclusion by property owners, local governments or Community Affairs

H

local development agencies. Inclusion is at the discre- Office of Downtown Development TA

tion of the department. Typically the web site features 225 W. Broad Street

structures or sites that are near a community's central Athens, Georgia 30601

business district, of sufficient scale to accommodate a

significant reuse activity and include some historic

Steve Storey

building features or elements. Of particular interest are (706) 583-2734

vacant community facilities such as old schools, banks, sstorey@dca.state.ga.us

department stores, hotels, hospitals administrative

facilities as well as older factories, warehouses and mill

sites. However, the primary requirement is that the

property be available for sale to prospective investors.

Manufactured buildings are usually not included.

Update Schedule: Properties may be submitted at any time to the Office of Downtown Development. The web site is updated on an irregular schedule based on demand. The submitting entity is responsible for notifying DCA if the property is sold or becomes unavailable.

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PROGRAM / DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

RURAL RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND Eligible Applicant: Public housing authorities from Georgia Department of

H

The Rural Rental Housing Development Fund provides across GA may apply to participate in this program; Community Affairs

TA

loans to public housing authorities to construct and

however, the housing constructed must be located

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manage affordable rental units. Funds must be used outside of the following urban counties: Bibb, Chatham, Atlanta, Georgia 30329

for developments of 10 or fewer rental units. The pro- Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Dougherty, www.dca.state.ga.us

gram provides a combination of construction-to-

Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Muscogee,

permanent loans and grants. The loan portion is repaid Richmond and Rockdale

Office of Housing, Planning &

over a period of 20 to 30 years at an interest rate of 0 to 1 percent. This fund must be used to construct new

Eligible Activities: New Construction

Administration (404) 327-6881

affordable rental housing (most likely as single family Total Funding: $3,000,000

nonprofithousing@dca.state.

or duplexes) as in-fill units in neighborhoods adjacent Maximum per Project: $600,000 to the central business district. All program participants also receive technical assistance & education on the Match Requirements: N/A

ga.us

housing development process.

Due Dates: August 28th, 2003

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PROGRAM / DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

SERVICE DELIVERY REGIONS Staff in 11 non-metro Atlanta regions serve as DCA's first point of local government/community contact for brokering, supporting and implementing departmental programs and services.

Staff provides assistance to Rural Development and Office of Regional Services- EDU

other DCA Divisions in distributing information and

Rural Development Division TA

implementing programs; through interaction with local 225 West Broad Street

governments and community organizations, review UGA Broad Street Studios

local and regional plans, community goals and objec- Athens, Georgia 30601

tives, seeking opportunities for DCA and other

resources and services to be utilized in reaching com- Winfred Owens, Director

munity goals and objectives; maintains working rela- (706) 583-2731

tionships with the Georgia Rural Development Council,

the Georgia Academy for Economic Development,

OR

University System and State Agency Partners,

Regional Development Centers and other state and DCA Regional Representatives

federal agencies that have community and economic or Resource Coordinators

development resources and services available to

State Service Delivery Offices,

communities; and points communities in the direction regional boundaries and contact

of partnering organizations or groups with expertise information available at:

and resources that can be of help in solving problems www.georgiaregions.org

or pursuing opportunities.

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PROGRAM / DESCRIPTION
THE REDEVELOPMENT FUND PROGRAM The Redevelopment Fund provides flexible financial assistance to local governments to assist them in implementing challenging economic and community development projects that cannot be undertaken with existing public sector grant and loan programs.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

Eligible Applicants: Units of general-purpose local Georgia Department of

BD

government classified as "non-entitlement" by the U.S. Community Affairs

BF

Department of Housing and Urban Development.

60 Executive Park South, N. E. HP

Eligible Activities: Eligible activities under The Redevelopment Fund are those identified in Title I of

Atlanta, Georgia 30329 www.dca.state.ga.us

$

Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; and all eligible activities under the Department's EIP, CDBG and CDBG Loan Guarantee (Section 108) program. Activities are eligible to the

Mitch Griggs (404) 679-0593 mgriggs@dca.state.ga.us

extent that the funded activity meets the slum or blight

national objective.

Total Funding: $750,000 in federal fiscal year 2003

Maximum per Project: Grant Amount up to $250,000

Match Requirements: None although rating criteria includes "leverage" points for additional resources that are firmly committed and directly related to the project.

Due Dates: Local Governments may submit applications for consideration at any time.

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PROGRAM / DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM INFORMATION

URBAN GEORGIA NETWORK (UGN) The Urban Georgia Network is designed to assist larger urban cities by providing a forum for networking and information sharing on urban issues common to all. The Network encompasses down-town programs, authorities, business improvement districts, community improvement districts and other organizations that develop and manage the larger urban downtowns in Georgia.

Urban Georgia Network Scheduled Meetings:
Winter 2003 Thomasville February 4th and 5th, 2003
Spring 2003 Savannah April 15th and 16th, 2003
Summer 2003 Decatur July 16th and 17th, 2003

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

Urban Georgia Network

EDU

60 Executive Park South, N. E. TA

Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231

www.dca.state.ga.us

Cindy Eidson (404) 679-3101 ceidson@dca.state.ga.us

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PROGRAM / DESCRIPTION ENTITLEMENT AND NON-ENTITLEMENT

DEFINITIONS

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT

Entitlement: Entitlement is the amount of funds an urban city and/or county is entitled to receive annually under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement grant program. Entitlement counties are generally those with populations of 200,000 or more. Entitlement cities are cities located in a metropolitan area that have a population of 50,000 or more.

Non-Entitlement: Non-entitlement is the amount of funds allocated for use in the State's CDBG nonentitlement program. Non-entitlement governments are generally those governments that do not meet the requirements for the CDBG Entitlement program. Nonentitlement counties have populations under 200,000 and non-entitlement cities have populations under 50,000.
Note: Cities with populations less than 50,000 that are located within Entitlement counties have the option of either: 1) participating in the county's Entitlement program or 2) to remaining eligible to apply for CDBG funds under the State's Non-entitlement program.

PROGRAM CATEGORIES
EDU

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TIER SYSTEM

The ranking of counties, the resulting tier designations Georgia Department of

EDU

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the listing of distressed census tracts are used in Community Affairs

annually ranks all counties in Georgia based on the the administration of the following programs and

60 Executive Park South, NE

following criteria: unemployment, per capita income credits: Job Tax Credit; Investment Tax Credit; Ports Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231

and poverty. The same criteria are used to select, on a Activity Credit; Headquarters Tax Credit, and the

decennial basis, distressed census tracts within

OneGeorgia Equity Fund and Edge Fund Programs. Russell Morrison

Georgia's metropolitan counties. Rankings are usually

(404) 679-4825

available in December for the following year. Counties

rmorriso@dca.state.ga.us

are divided into four tiers, and these tiers are then used

in the administration of various programs designed to

boost Georgia's development.

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THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 60 Executive Park South, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329 (404) 679-4940
www.dca.state.ga.us