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Social Sustainability#

The mission of the Social Sustainability Department is to support a diverse and equitable community that successfully meets the basic needs of all residents. The Social Sustainability Department strives to achieve this mission through programs, policies, and partnerships that provide access and opportunities for all.

Announcements#

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Competitive Funding Process – Affordable Housing & Human Services

Applications for the FY24 Competitive Funding Process to support human service and affordable housing programs are now being accepted. Intent to Apply submissions must be submitted online no later than January 24 and the full application is due no later than February 13.

Please visit the Competitive Process landing page to view all the guiding documents, timeline, eligibility quiz and to access the application portal: https://www.fcgov.com/socialsustainability/competitive-process

View the full Request for Proposals

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Notice of Public Review and Public Hearing: HOME-ARP Supportive Services

Public comment is being solicited by the City of Fort Collins for the HOME-ARP Supportive Services Fund. A recommendation was made on February 14, 2024, by the Human Services and Housing Funding Board. The funding recommendation involves use of federal HOME-ARP funds for supportive services activities related to housing stabilization in our community.

The Public Comment period for these recommendations runs from March 1 – April 2, 2024.

La Ciudad de Fort Collins solicita comentarios del público para HOME-ARP Fondo de servicios de apoyo. Se hizo una recomendación el 14 febrero, 2024, por la junta de financiación de vivienda y servicios humanos. Las recomendaciones de financiamiento implican el uso de fondos federales HOME-ARP de la Ciudad para servicios de apoyo relacionados con actividades de servicios de apoyo relacionados con la estabilización de vivienda en nuestra comunidad.

El período de Comentarios Públicos para estas recomendaciones es del 1 de marzo al 2 de abril de 2024.

Read the full Public Notice

ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

Notice of Public Hearing: FY24 Annual Action Plan

This notice includes information on the Public Hearing for the FY24 Annual Action Plan (AAP), and locations and ways for citizens to provide input. Because the City of Fort Collins is the recipient of federal funds for housing and community development activities, this notice and hearing are required for submission of the FY24 AAP to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Este aviso incluye información sobre la Audiencia Pública para el Plan de Acción Anual FY24 (AAP, por sus siglas en inglés), y los lugares y las maneras en que los ciudadanos pueden proveer sus comentarios. Ya que la Ciudad de Fort Collins recibe fondos federales para vivienda y para actividades de desarrollo de la comunidad, este aviso y la audiencia son necesarios para la presentación del Plan de Acción Anual del año fiscal 2024 al Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD, por sus siglas en inglés).

An online Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday March 26 from 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Se celebrará una Audiencia Pública en línea el martes 26 de marzo, 1:00 a 2:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/99461304555?pwd=YkIvSkZzeDROYUtLaGZXYk9IZ0ZCdz09

Read the full Public Notice

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United Way of Larimer County 2-1-1

***Information for Larimer County residents in need of rent, food or utilities assistance.***

Also includes resources for seniors, small business, mental health support, families, unemployment, and medical needs.

United Way of Larimer County 2-1-1

Rent assistance through Neighbor to Neighbor

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Programs & Projects#

Affordable Housing
The City of Fort Collins believes one of the keys to a healthy community is the ability to house its residents in good quality, affordable housing. The City plays an important role facilitating the supply of affordable housing, including allocating local, state, and federal funding to housing providers, setting policies and regulations, and coordinating with housing developers and initiatives.

Childcare
Information about childcare options in Fort Collins, and the City's role related to childcare centers and affordable childcare needs.

Equity & Inclusion
Equity and inclusion are frameworks to accomplish the City's goals of sustaining an environment where residents and visitors feel welcomed, safe and valued in the community. We seek to exemplify the highest standards of ethical behavior, provide outstanding service to diverse customer needs, and embody a culture of health, safety and wellness.

Homebuyer Assistance
Information about pay off and subordination of existing Homebuyer Assistance loans and community resources for homeownership and home improvement / emergency assistance. 

Homelessness
The City plays an important role in removing barriers and increasing access to opportunities by addressing the root causes and impacts of poverty and homelessness.

Human Services
The City of Fort Collins assists low-moderate income residents of Fort Collins in the areas of affordable housing and human services. This assistance, allocated via a Competitive Process, comes in the form of grants or loans to local housing agencies and human service providers.