Background and Purpose

The WNADA-funded Live Near Your Work (LNYW) program is now in its second year and was originally administered by Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore (NHS). To date, nine (9) $50,000 grants have supported Coppin State University and State of Maryland employees relocating to the 21216 and 21217 neighborhoods of West Baltimore.

WNADA is issuing and Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide HUD Certified Housing Counseling Services, Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance to Coppin State University, MICA, WNADA and other Maryland State government employees with offices in Baltimore City, Druid Heights CDC, Coppin Heights CDC, Greater Mondawmin Coordinating Council and Black Arts District employees to live within the 21216 and 21217 Zip Codes (of the WNADA Target Area and Buffer Zone.)

The sponsoring HUD-certified housing counseling agency is expected to receive a $500,000 grant, including $75,000 for operational support and funding for 17 down payment assistance grants of $25,000 per household in 21216 and 21217 regions.



Awardees will submit a detailed plan describing marketing, program processes, policies, and procedures that incorporate WNADA guidelines for eligibility and other requirements.