Of the seven recipients, EJP served as planning coordinator and grant writer for two - Chattanooga Housing Authority (CHA) for $50 million and the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA) for $50 million. In addition, EJP assisted the City of Phoenix with a supplemental grant of $2.5 million. Of the $325 million allocated to Choice Neighborhoods projects for the FY24 cycle, $102,500,000 went to EJP projects. EJP congratulates CHA, SNRHA, and the City of Phoenix for this tremendous achievement!
From the HUD Public Affairs Press Release: HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is awarding $325 million in Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant funding to seven communities to build more homes and revitalize neighborhoods that have been left behind. The awards will redevelop distressed housing with high-quality mixed-income options, while also providing residents with services focused on income, health, and education. Grant funds may also be used for neighborhood improvements which promote economic development and spur additional private investment.
Choice Neighborhoods is a critical tool to preserve and expand the supply of affordable housing. The seven new Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grantees will collectively develop over 6,500 new mixed-income units, including the one-for-one replacement of 2,677 severely distressed public housing units. The Choice Neighborhoods program has led to new businesses, parks, and grocery stores in historically disinvested neighborhoods nationwide. Resident incomes are increasing across most sites, in some cases doubling. To achieve their local goals, grantees leverage the funds they receive from HUD with other public and private resources. The seven new awardees will collectively invest more than $2.65 billion in additional resources within the Choice Neighborhood area – so that every $1 in HUD funds will generate $8.65 in additional resources.
To read more about the One Westside project in Chattanooga, TN, see project overview here. Or visit this page on the EJP project spotlights page.
To read more about the Marble Manor - A New Beginning project in Las Vegas, NV, see project overview here.
To view the full HUD press release, click here.