[CPN] RELEASE: Community Economic Development Funding Public Meeting to be Held July 27

	City and County of Denver Office of Economic Development Derek Woodbury Marketing/Public Relations Specialist O. 720.913.1608 C. 303.895.6845 derek.woodbury@denvergov.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Community Economic Development Funding Public Meeting to be Held July 27   DENVER, CO ­— Thursday, July 19, 2012 — The Denver Office of Economic Development is holding a public meeting to discuss its upcoming application process for community economic development funding. The meeting will take place July 27, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the District Three Police Station, community room, 1625 S. University Blvd.   OED intends to issue a 2013 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) later this summer to solicit proposals for housing development, housing services, neighborhood development, neighborhood services, and economic/business development and services. The meeting will provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about the 2013 NOFA process, as well as the requirements and eligibility for the programs offered.   The NOFA makes available public funds that could be used by non-profit and for-profit providers to facilitate the development of viable urban neighborhoods by providing quality affordable housing, an enhanced living environment and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. Programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnerships and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS programs.   To RSVP for the meeting email Abdul.sesay@denvergov.org.   The Denver Office of Economic Development is dedicated to advancing economic prosperity for the City of Denver, its businesses, neighborhoods and residents. Working with a wide variety of community partners, OED operates to create a local environment that stimulates balanced growth through job creation, business assistance, housing options, neighborhood redevelopment and the development of a skilled workforce.   ###