What: The FY28 and FY29 Aid to Agencies competitive public services funding round, scored by the Housing and Community Development Commission.
Where it stands: Applications closed October 19 (about 40). Commissioner questions due December 4, applicant answers December 28, staff scores January 15, commissioner scores February 1.
Next: Commission funding recommendation to City Council at its February 15 meeting. See also Affordable Housing Funding.
Sources
Commission meeting video from the City of Iowa City YouTube channel; city grants page.
Staff presented the funding round timeline, the joint application contents, financial documentation tiers by agency size, and the Neighborly scoring process. Members discussed rubric scoring, ranking views and use of prior funding history.