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The city of Grand Rapids was one of eight recipients of the 2021 CommunityWINS grant program, a joint effort by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo to advance housing affordability solutions in local communities.
The grants, totaling $1 million, recognize outstanding mayoral-nominated initiatives that assist their city in reducing the cost burden of housing and increase access to safe, affordable places to live.
Each nonprofit will receive funding aimed at assisting cities with the opportunity to invest, strengthen and address housing affordability issues in municipalities across the U.S.
In recognition of its partnership with Community Rebuilders, the city will receive $150,000 to support Community Rebuilder’s innovative G.R.A.C.E. Smart Homes project. In partnership with LINC UP, Community Rebuilders will use the funds to develop affordable housing that intentionally addresses the link between housing and health t
2021-01-25 18:35:45 GMT2021-01-26 02:35:45(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo on Monday announced 2020 CommunityWINS grants to eight nonprofits to advance housing affordability solutions in local communities.
The grants totaling 1 million U.S. dollars recognize outstanding mayoral-nominated initiatives that assist their city in reducing the cost burden of housing and increase access to safe, affordable places to live.
Each nonprofit will receive funding aimed at assisting cities with the opportunity to invest, strengthen, and address housing affordability issues in municipalities across the United States, the announcement said. The 2020 CommunityWINS Grant Program is an opportunity to honor and showcase impactful affordable housing efforts that are making a real difference in communities across the country, said Tom Cochran, CEO and executive director of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo on Monday announced 2020 CommunityWINS grants to eight nonprofits to advance housing affordability solutions in local communities. The grants totaling 1 million U.S. dollars recognize outstanding mayoral-nominated initiatives that assist their city in reducing the cost burden of housing and increase access to safe, affordable places to live. Each nonprofit will receive funding aimed at assisting cities with the opportunity to invest, strengthen, and address housing affordability issues in municipalities across the United States, the announcement said. The 2020 CommunityWINS Grant Program is an opportunity to honor and showcase impactful affordable housing efforts that are making a real difference in communities across the country, said Tom Cochran, CEO and executive director of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Waterville and a local land trust awarded $50,000 grant for South End housing
The grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo for the city and Waterville Community Land Trust was one of only eight awarded to cities around the country that are working to create safe, affordable housing.
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One of Waterville Community Land Trust’s houses on 181 Water St. in the South End on Sept. 24, 2018. Waterville and the land trust were awarded a $50,000 grant to develop housing in the South End.
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WATERVILLE The city and Waterville Community Land Trust have been awarded $50,000 from the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo CommunityWINS Program to be used by the land trust to help create access to safe, affordable housing in a South End neighborhood.