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City Invites Public Comment on Draft PRO Housing Grant Application
 EVANSTON, IL - The City’s Draft PRO Housing Grant Application is now open for public comment. This crucial phase of the process encourages all Evanston community members and stakeholders to have their voices heard concerning potential affordable housing initiatives.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act has allocated a substantial $85 million for competitive grant funding aimed at identifying and eliminating barriers to affordable housing production and preservation. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has initiated a competitive process leading to the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity, known as "Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing" (PRO Housing). HUD will accept applications for PRO Housing Grant funding until October 30, 2023.
View the Draft PRO Housing Application
The City is committed to securing PRO Housing Grant funding to further its affordable housing goals. The release of the Draft PRO Housing Application is a pivotal step in this process, and community input is highly valued. The Draft PRO Housing Application is available for viewing on the City’s website at cityofevanston.org/prohousinggrant or in-person at the City Clerk's Office, located in the Morton Civic Center, Room 200, 2100 Ridge Avenue.
Submit Feedback
Community feedback can be submitted via the PRO Housing Feedback Form, through email at housing@cityofevanston.org, or in person at two scheduled PRO Housing Open House events. The first open house is scheduled for Thursday, October 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m. and the second will be held on the same day from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., both located at the Morton Civic Center.
Community members of all ages are strongly encouraged to take part and share their insights. The 15-day public comment period for the Draft PRO Housing Grant Application will conclude on Friday, October 20.
For additional information, please visit cityofevanston.org/prohousinggrant, email housing@cityofevanston.org, or call/text 847-448-4311. Residents in Evanston can also conveniently dial 3-1-1 for assistance.
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Media Contact: Jessie Mayo
jmayo@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-448-8041
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