Neighborhood Transformation Grants

Neighborhood Transformation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: City of St. Louis
Amount: US $100,000 - US $2,500,000
Last Updated: October 13, 2025

Summary

The Neighborhood Transformation Grants program by the City of St. Louis aims to revitalize Qualified Census Tracts through proposals from non-profits, builders, and community organizations. With $20.25 million available, funding priorities include housing production, home repairs, and neighborhood beautification. Eligible entities must operate within the city and focus on areas disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, fostering community development and economic justice.

Overview

Background The Neighborhood Transformation Grants NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability) from the Community Development Administration is seeking project proposals in Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) and Economic Justice Index areas in the city. Non-profit organizations, Community Development Corporations (CDCs), home builders, construction contractors, and neighborhood associations are encouraged to submit a wide range of proposals like gardens and parks on vacant land, construction projects, hiring staff, back office support, minor to medium home renovations, home repairs, and more. The $20,250,000 of grant funding comes from State & Local Fiscal Relief Funds (SLFRF), a part of the American Rescue Plan. Available Funds and Priorities Housing Production: $6.75 MillionRehabilitation of vacant properties and new construction of for-sale affordable housing with an affordability period for residents at or below 80% Area Median Income(AMI) and for affordable rental housing with affordability period of 20 years for residents at or below 50% AMI.Proactive Development: $4 MillionOrganizations who have capacity partner with CDA to provide Major and Minor Home Repairs (i.e.: carpentry, electrical and plumbing, safety and security installations, energy and weatherization services and ADA accessibility).Home Repair: $5 MillionOrganizations who have capacity to do Predevelopment and Environmental Remediation (such as lead, asbestos, and Phase I and/or Phase II environmental remediation) for eligible purpose(s) such as meet a community need and presumed eligible non-profits serving QCTs, childcare services, food services, health services, or other project which require substantial community support (i.e. petition, letters, etc.).Neighborhood Beautification & Capacity Building: $4.5 MillionBeautification/Maintenance of Vacant Lots (see vacancy tool kit), Operating Support Grants, Technical Assistance (including back office support). Grants are expected to range from $100,000 - $2,500,000. Note that recipients may use funds to make smaller grants to fulfill the respondents' proposal(s).

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible & Priority GeographyAll activities funded by CDA in accordance with this NOFA must be located in the City of St. Louis and take place in an eligible geography.Eligible geographies include all City of St. Louis 2023 Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) and/or areas that have an Economic Justice Index Composite Score of 40.6 or higher. CDA will also prioritize projects and programs serving census tracts with higher economic justice index scores.The Treasury Final Rule establishes a presumption that households, populations, small businesses and non-profits residing or operating in Qualified Census Tracts have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Programs, services or capital expenditures that are reasonably intended to benefit these impacted classes are presumptively eligible uses of SLFRF funds.Eligible respondents must be either:Non-Profit institutions with affordable housing development experience and capacity (i.e. Community Development Corporations, CDA Certified Community- Based Development Organizations (CBDO); or othernon-profits engaged in development activities); orSmall for profit developers/contractors with less than $2,000,000 in annual revenue.Public entities with affordable housing development experience and capacity