The City of Austin announced this week that applications are now being accepted for the Project Connect Anti-Displacement Community-Initiated Solutions. It’s just a small part of the city’s plan to spend $300 million over the next 13 years to prevent people from being forced out by the multi-billion-dollar public transit overhaul.
This $20 million will be made available to nonprofit organizations and partnerships.
“Our goal is to fund ideas proposed by organizations where community members drive decision-making,” said Housing and Planning Department Director, Rosie Truelove. “We want local organizations to provide solutions to address Austin’s displacement challenges. We also want the support of the community to select which proposals get funded. The city aims to provide real help, in real ways to folks who call Austin home.”
Earlier this year, Council approved the allocation of $65 million for years one and two. In addition to the $20 million for Community-Initiated Solutions contracts, $23 million is available for land acquisition and $21 million for land development.
Deadline to Apply: June 13, 2022 – 4 p.m.
