- Public Hearings and Funding Availability for Community Development (Funding // Survey)
- Point In Time (PIT) Count- Volunteers Needed (Count Information)
In preparation for its FY2023 Annual Action Plan, the City of North Little Rock plans to apply for two categories of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for FY2023: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) & Home Investment Partnership (HOME) funds. These funds are intended to primarily assist & benefit low to moderate income persons.
The City will hold three community-wide public hearings to address housing & community development needs for the Annual Action Plan. All interested citizens are encouraged & invited to attend & participate in the public hearings–citizens may also complete the Community Needs Survey online at http://www.nlr.ar.gov/communitydevelopment
Accommodations for hearing impaired, non-English speaking residents, & persons with disabilities will be made to the greatest extent possible, upon request. Contact Bailey Noland (501-340-5342 or bnoland@nlr.ar.gov) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date if any of these accommodations are needed. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.
Ward 1
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 – 6:00 p.m.
North Little Rock Community Center—Large Meeting Room
2700 Willow Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114
Ward 2
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 – 6:00 p.m.
Rose City Police Substation
4609 East Broadway, North Little Rock, AR 72117
Ward 3 & 4
Thursday, January 12, 2023 – 6:00 p.m.
North Heights Recreation Center
4801 Allen Street, North Little Rock, AR 72118
The purpose of the hearings is for all interested residents, community groups, agencies, & non-profit organizations to share their views & comments about needs that may be addressed by CDBG & HOME funds, as well as how this funding should be spent.
Citizens may speak at the public hearing &/or submit written comments for the record, as well as provide suggestions for proposed projects that may be eligible for funding under the 2023 CDBG Program. Citizens may also complete the Community Needs Survey online: www.nlr.ar.gov/communitydevelopment
For non-profit organizations who would like to submit a request for a project, the Project Application Form is available at www.nlr.ar.gov/communitydevelopment. You may also contact our office at 501-340-5342 or bnoland@nlr.ar.gov to request an application &/or technical assistance.
Completed applications must be received by the Community Development Agency no later than 4:00pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Email submissions are preferred (bnoland@nlr.ar.gov) but applications can also be mailed to: 500 West 13th Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114.