• Eligible applicants include for-profit developers, non-profit developers, and public agencies with experience and knowledge in property acquisition and/or development of a new construction or rehabilitation, and management of a noncongregate facility. • Applicants should have key individuals who are experienced with Federal programs and reporting requirements • NCS funding is structured as a COST REIMBURSEMENT GRANT. • No costs incurred prior to approval and execution of a written grant agreement will be reimbursed. • HOME-ARP funds are intended to be the last dollars into an eligible project, meaning the applicant is strongly encouraged to secure the majority of funds prior to securing HOME- ARP funds. • An environment review of the NCS site will be required prior to the distribution of funding; such a review will be conducted by the developer’s selected environmental consulting firm on behalf of the City of Gastonia and with city staff approval. • Purchases, owns, or has access to property that meets [The City of Gastonia Sitting Requirements] and must maintain site control by the grantee for the minimum period from the date of the final payment and be used for the same purpose expressed in your application and/or contract for this RFP; and • Interested and/or experience developing property and setting up non-congregate shelter options much as modular, pods, pallets, or tiny house dwellings.
