1. Can you send me out an application?
Yes if your home is within the targeted area.
2. What do I need to send in with my application?
There is a cover page that lists all required documents that should be mailed along with your application.
3. When will I know if I qualify and if I am approved for the grant?
Your application will be reviewed and evaluated within 3-4 weeks upon receipt. Any missing or incomplete documentation that requires us to contact you and follow up on, we delay your process. We will contact you as soon as possible once a determination has been made on your application.
4. I live in the city of Youngstown, am I eligible to apply?
Unfortunately not…this grant is targeted for Mahoning County with the exclusion of of Youngstown.
5. Why is Youngstown excluded from the Chip Grant?
There are other grants that cover Youngstown. Youngstown would fall under the jurisdiction of Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp (YNDC), there phone number is 330-480-0423.
6. What will be done to my home if I am eligible?
Once you are approved, there will be a housing inspection done on your property to determine what area and/or areas are I need of repair. It will be up to you and the inspector to determine what the most urgent need is within your home.
7. If I have already had work done in the last grant, am I eligible for this grant?
Yes, however…because the grants are limited, priority will be given to first time applicants.