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2023 NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENT PROGRAM ("NIP")

NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY & REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

City of Shreveport - Department of Community Development

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023 AT 4:30 P.M.

NEW DEADLINE:  MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2023 AT 4:30 P.M.

The City of Shreveport through its Department of Community Development has released its program year 2023 Neighborhood Investment Program application. NIP offers small grants to neighborhood-based organizations located within the City limits of Shreveport to do projects that improve the appearance and quality of life in their neighborhoods. Grants may range from $2,500 to $6,000. Grants are intended to spur small, grassroots community projects. 

All applications for funding are required to include at least one (1) physical and visible neighborhood improvement project. Applications requesting funding for community engagement events only will not be considered.

YOU MAY ACCESS THE NIP APPLICATION HERE: 2023 NIP APPLICATION

VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP TBA

City of Shreveport - Request for Proposals

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Submission Deadline:  Friday, July 21, 2023 at 4:30pm


 


VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

An informational workshop will be held on the date and time displayed below. Interested organizations are strongly encouraged to participate in the workshop. The workshop is not mandatory, but applicants will be held responsible for all information presented. 

CURRENTLY SCHEDULE:  Thursday, JUNE 22, 2023 @ 3:00 PM 

Virtual platform:  Microsoft Teams

Meeting ID:  217 089 904 385

Passcode: Zvbb3H

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS - Only one application will be accepted per agency. Applications that arrive after the deadline will not be accepted. 

OPTION 1- ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION: Applicants may send one (1) complete electronic copy (PDF format only) of their submission via email to the Department of Community Development (cdproposals@shreveportla.gov ), with a subject line entitled: 

Original proposal documents should be retained, as they may be requested following submission. 

 APPLICANTS SUBMITTED OUTSIDE OF THIS DEDICATED EMAIL ADDRESS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.  

OPTION 2- ORIGINAL SUBMISSION: Three (3) copies of submission and all attachments may be hand delivered to the attention of Ms. Bonnie Moore, Director, Department of Community Development, 300 Douglas Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 (Millennium Studios) or mailed to Post Office Box 31109, Shreveport, LA 71130, also to the attention of Ms. Bonnie Moore. 

*Hand-delivered application must be date stamped by receptionist. 

APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE SENT BY FACSIMILE (FAX). 

Any questions pertaining to the RFP should be sent to Bonnie.Moore@shreveportla.gov. During the RFP Period, staff will not be available to discuss the RPF with you.

To view RFP proposal, click here.