City of Syracuse, Department of Neighborhood and Business Development
PROJECT: Capacity Building for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) -Funded Community Organizations
/ CHALLENGE
Small, Community-based organizations receiving U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CDBG funds needed support to strengthen their capacity in governance, funding, outcomes, and collaboration amid shrinking public funding.
/ SOLUTION
A&O provided individualized technical assistance tailored to each agency's unique strengths and challenges. Services included strategic planning, board development, grant writing, and measurement system design.
/ OUTCOME
Organizations improved governance and infrastructure to become competitive for state and local funding and meet evolving compliance requirements for HUD.