Special Allocations

Community Development Block Grant CARES Act Funds
Through the CARES Act, the State of New Hampshire was allocated approximately $14.3 million to be deployed under the Community Development Block Grant program to respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19). These funds, known as CDBG-CV(1), are to be used specifically for the prevention of, preparation for, and response to COVID-19. Based on CDFA’s assessment of community needs and broad public input from various stakeholders, CDBG-CV funds will be deployed in accordance to the CDBG Application and Program Guide.

CDBG-CV(1) Public Services Resources
The following informational resources are available for municipalities and nonprofits considering a CDBG-CV(1) Public Services application.

• CDFA Circular 2021-01: Public Services Emergency Subsistence Payments
• CDFA Circular 2020-07: Guidance for Public Service Grants using CDBG-CV Funds
• Evaluation Criteria for CDBG-CV Public Service Applications
• CDBG-CV Frequently Asked Questions (updated August 5)
• Instructions for CDBG-CV Nonprofit Subrecipients
• 2020 CDBG and CDBG-CV Priority Investment Areas Overview
• Guidance on how to conduct a Community Needs Assessment 
• Presentation from the CDBG-CV Public Services Application Workshop on July 20, 2020 and full webinar recording
• Presentation from the CDBG-CV Public Services Informational Workshop on June 29, 2020
• Presentation from the CDBG-CV Informational Workshop on May 21, 2020

CDBG-CV(1) Public Services Application Materials
Municipalities applying for CDBG-CV Public Services funds will need to review and/or complete the following for their application. Applications are completed and submitted via CDFA’s Grants Management System (www.nhcdfagrants.org).

• Municipal Thresholds Instructions and Checklist
• Risk Assessment Policy and Summary 

CDBG-CV(1) Microenterprise Direct Grant Program Materials

• CDBG-CV Microenterprise CDBG-CV Circular
• CDBG-CV Microenterprise CDBG-CV Presentation
• CDBG-CV Microenterprise Frequently Asked Questions
• CDBG-CV Microenterprise Claim Process

CDBG-CV Duplication of Benefit Materials

• Duplication of Benefits Policy
• Duplication of Benefits Worksheet
• Duplication of Benefits – CARES Act Programs Overview 
• Duplication of Benefits Webinar Presentation 
• Duplication of Benefits Webinar Recording