NBDIP 2011 Program Schedule

Note: The following dates are all in 2010.

May 8 Training Workshop (Fire Museum) 9:00-12:00
May - June 18 NBD groups/communities work with CD staff to identify projects and complete required pre-application for funding request.
June 18 Mandatory pre-applications due by 5:00pm to Community Development Department 805 Central Ave., Suite 700, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 or emailed to greg.koehler@cincinnati-oh.gov
CD/CNBDU screen pre-applications to determine NBD program eligibility. City Budget Office screens pre-applications to determine funding eligibility. CD notifies applicants regarding status of pre-application.
July 15 Architecture and Urban Design (AUD) pre-planning session with community representatives. City architects will review preapplications and provide communities with feedback as well as preliminary cost estimates. Will take place at Centennial Building II, 805 Central Ave., 7th Floor, Griesel Room (5:30 PM).
June - August DCD staff work with NBD groups/communities to complete final versions of applications/proposals. Applicants inform community councils of projects and request a letter of support. Note: Schedule will vary based on timing of pre-applications submittal and approval.
August 13 Three copies of Funding applications/proposals due to Community Development Department, 805 Central Ave., Suite 700, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, by 5:00 PM. All projects to be considered for funding must meet this deadline.
August 16 - 20 DCD reviews request and determines appropriate funding sources. Projects advanced to City Departments for review and to CNBDU for evaluation.
September 8 DCD/CNBDU preliminary review starting at 6:30 PM.
September 25 CNBDU bus tour (8:00 AM).
October 11 - 13 Community presentations - Each applicant is invited to make a 15 minute presentation to CNBDU and CD staff on its proposals; followed by a 15 minute Q&A period. Presentations are scheduled Monday-Wednesday from 6-9:30 PM
October 22 CNBDU Board makes recommendations to DCD.
December City Council expected to approve year 2010/2011 Budget and communities notified of council’s action.