Economic and Community Development

Citizen Participation Meetings Scheduled for 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan

The City of Fayetteville's Economic and Community Development department will host four Citizen Participation meetings throughout the City. These meetings are opportunities for the public to give feedback on the proposed 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, which will be submitted to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 @ 6 PM - Massey Hill Recreation Center
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 @ 6:30 PM - Westover Recreation Center
Thursday, March 6, 2025 @ 7 PM - E.E. Miller Recreation Center
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 @ 6 PM - Smith Recreation Center

Public Notice of Substantial Amendments to the Program Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and the Program Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan

Notice is hereby given by the City of Fayetteville Economic and Community Development Department of proposed substantial amendments to the PY 2022-2023 and the PY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plans and for a Public Meeting on said Substantial Amendments on February 11, 2025, at 6:30 PM.

The City is proposing to amend these action plans to allocate funding in the amount of $400,000 to the Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids (HOPWA) Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program activity from the respective HOPWA – Affordable Housing Development and Housing Trust Fund activities.

To read the notice in full, please click here.
To attend the public meeting, click here to register.

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Empowering Community Safety Micro-Grant Program

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
2025 Empowering Community Safety Micro-Grant Cycle Six

The City of Fayetteville is offering micro-grants to community-based organizations to fund, inspire, and enhance crime reduction activities aimed at preventing crime and violence in Fayetteville. Operating over a six-month period, this "low barrier" program provides both grant opportunities and capacity-building training for local groups and non-profits to strengthen their crime reduction efforts and build the local non-profit sector (YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A NON-PROFIT TO APPLY). Community members, regardless of non-profit status, are eligible to apply, though for-profit enterprises will not be considered. The program focuses on increasing the impact of grassroots organizations, enhancing the non-profit sector, and supporting its growth, while holding grantees accountable for their budgets, actions, and measurable outcomes. Click here to access the micro-grant manual.

To find more information and to access the application portal, visit www.FayettevilleNC.gov/microgrant.

Click the links below to register for one of the Pre-Application Workshops.

Pre-Application Workshop #1 - February 5, 2025 @ 6:30 PM via TEAMS
Pre-Application Workshop #2 - February 12, 2025 @ 6:30 PM via TEAMS

City of Fayetteville Community Survey - We Need Your Help!

• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - funds activities benefiting low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods
• HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) - supports affordable housing development
• Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) - assists individuals and families experiencing homelessness
• Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) - provides housing and supportive services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
2025 Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG)
2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
2025 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Funding

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates funds by formula among eligible states and local governments. The City of Fayetteville’s Economic & Community Development Department will receive ESG funds, CDBG funds, and HOPWA funds for Program Year 2025 - 2026 to assist in providing citizens with a better quality of life. The City seeks partner organizations to deliver ESG, CDBG, and HOPWA eligible activities to City residents. A portion of these funds will be awarded in the categories below:

Emergency Home Repair – The City funds a critical home repair program for owner-occupied single-family dwellings that assist with emergency repairs and improves the housing conditions for low-to-moderate income homeowners. Applicants should be familiar with CDBG regulations governing this activity and all Federal requirements. The City expects to make up to two awards of approximately $400,000 each.

Nonprofit Funding Agreements (Grants) – The City uses a portion (15%) of its CDBG allocation to fund various nonprofits that can assist with the needs of low- and moderate-income families or individuals by providing or enhancing services that improve quality of life, assist with special needs, job skills, health outcomes, youth opportunities, and select activities to support or prevent homelessness. Similarly, the City receives ESG funds to assist individuals and families who are homeless and those in danger of homelessness by funding nonprofits for street outreach, emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, and homelessness prevention, these funds require a match. Applicants will be provided with technical assistance to ensure adherence to CDBG and ESG regulations governing this activity and all Federal requirements. The City typically makes multiple awards ranging from $10,000 for first time awardees to more than $100,000 for experienced nonprofit partners.

Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS – The City also funds Short-Term Rent, Mortgage and Utilities, Permanent Housing Placement, Tenant Based Rental Assistance, and Supportive Services for HOPWA. Experienced nonprofit organizations and housing agencies are eligible to apply and serve as the City’s project sponsor.

To read the NOFA in full, click here. 
To read the NOFA in Spanish, click here.

Click here to access the Neighborly application portal.

Micro-Grant Cycle 5 Awardees Announced

Economic and Community Development is pleased to announce the following awardees for the Empowering Community Safety Micro-Grant Cycle 5 Award Cycle.

City Officially Launches the Homebuying HERO Program  

The City of Fayetteville believes that homeownership does not have to feel like an unattainable goal. Administered by the City’s Economic and Community Development Department, the Homebuying HERO program provides first-time homebuyers with up to $20,000 in gap financing towards the purchase of their first home as a forgivable loan at zero percent interest. The home must be within the city limits of Fayetteville. This program no longer requires the potential first-time homebuyer to match funds.

The first step a potential homebuyer must take is to attend the First Time Homebuyers Workshop, which equips potential homeowners with the knowledge and resources to be successful long-term homeowners. The homebuyer will then attend personalized 1-on-1 counseling with a HUD-certified housing counseling agency before they are eligible to apply for the program.

All applications must be submitted through a participating lender.

For more information, click here.

City of Fayetteville offers Small Business Assistance Programs 

Our Economic Development division offers several resources for small businesses, such as the Small Business Assistance Loan Program, Commercial Exterior Grant Program, and small business development and technical assistance. 

For more information on resources the City of Fayetteville provides to small business owners, please click the "Business Resources" tab.

The mission of the City of Fayetteville’s Economic and Community Development Department is to engage with neighborhoods, community partners, and the private sector to build a stronger economy and community for all residents.

The department improves community wealth, access to services and resiliency through neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing development, economic incentives, and Federal grants. The four primary focus areas for the department are:

• Creating and sustaining affordable housing,
• Developing and growing small, minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises,
• Engaging with community partners to address homelessness, and
• Providing partnerships and resources to neighborhoods.

We would love to come speak to your organization about the programs our department offers to residents of the City of Fayetteville! Please contact us at 910-433-1590 or email EconCommDev@FayettevilleNC.gov to get more information.

Chris Cauley is the City’s Director of Economic and Community Development (ECD).

Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission

The Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission (FRC) is composed of seven members appointed by City Council as the primary citizen participation mechanism for projects planned and implemented through the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs. The FRC supports the Economic & Community Development Department on housing, community, and economic development issues, specifically with emphasis on older, declining, lower-income neighborhoods. As a result of annual public hearings, the Commission submits its recommendations to Fayetteville City Council. The Commission also submits an annual progress report to Council and any interested parties.

Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission Members

• Ms. Quontica Conley - Chair
• Mr. Derek Scott - Vice Chair
• Ms. Shamike Bethea
• Ms. Dineen Morton
• Ms. Danielle Gaddy
• Mr. Teddy Warner
• VACANT

Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month from 2-3 PM in the OD&T Training Classroom located at 225 Ray Avenue, Suite 122. For more information on the City's various Boards and Commissions, and to find out how to be appointed to serve on a board or commission, visit the City Council's website or click here.