Researcher Needed – Analyze CDBG & HOME Funding Dependency for U.S. Cities
Description:
I am seeking an experienced researcher or data analyst to help identify U.S. cities that are highly dependent on HUD CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding.
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Scope of Work
1. Data Gathering
• Locate and extract the most recent CDBG & HOME funding data for entitlement communities using reliable sources such as the HUD Exchange.
• Identify and compile annual allocations, past consolidated plans, and CAPERs (Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports).
2. Dependency Analysis
• Develop a clear methodology to assess how dependent each community is on CDBG and HOME funds.
• Focus not just on total dollar amounts but also on the percentage of each city’s community development budget funded by these federal sources.
• Highlight any cities where CDBG/HOME funds have supported critical or high-profile local projects, indicating reliance.
3. Prioritization & Deliverable
• Deliver a prioritized list of cities ranked by relative dependency on these federal funds.
• Include a concise summary for each city explaining the key reasons for their ranking, supported by data.
• Provide source links or documentation for verification.
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Ideal Candidate
• Proven experience in grant funding research, HUD programs, or local government budgets.
• Skilled at finding and interpreting federal program data, including consolidated plans and performance reports.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to create clear, actionable summaries.
• Excel or Google Sheets proficiency for organizing and presenting data.
• Bonus: Familiarity with community development processes or municipal finance.
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Timeline
• Project start: ASAP
• Expected completion: Within 2–3 weeks
• Milestones will be set for data gathering, draft rankings, and final deliverable.
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To Apply
When submitting your proposal, please:
• Describe relevant experience with HUD programs or similar grant research.
• Share an example of a comparable data or funding analysis project.
• Confirm your ability to provide clear, well-sourced documentation.
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Why This Project Matters
Your insights will help target technical assistance to communities that need it most and inform future policy and advocacy for sustainable community development funding.
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Budget: Hourly or fixed price, depending on your proposal.
Expertise Level: Intermediate to Expert
Ready to get started? Apply now — let’s make an impact together!
Apply Now
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I am seeking an experienced researcher or data analyst to help identify U.S. cities that are highly dependent on HUD CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding.
⸻
Scope of Work
1. Data Gathering
• Locate and extract the most recent CDBG & HOME funding data for entitlement communities using reliable sources such as the HUD Exchange.
• Identify and compile annual allocations, past consolidated plans, and CAPERs (Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports).
2. Dependency Analysis
• Develop a clear methodology to assess how dependent each community is on CDBG and HOME funds.
• Focus not just on total dollar amounts but also on the percentage of each city’s community development budget funded by these federal sources.
• Highlight any cities where CDBG/HOME funds have supported critical or high-profile local projects, indicating reliance.
3. Prioritization & Deliverable
• Deliver a prioritized list of cities ranked by relative dependency on these federal funds.
• Include a concise summary for each city explaining the key reasons for their ranking, supported by data.
• Provide source links or documentation for verification.
⸻
Ideal Candidate
• Proven experience in grant funding research, HUD programs, or local government budgets.
• Skilled at finding and interpreting federal program data, including consolidated plans and performance reports.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to create clear, actionable summaries.
• Excel or Google Sheets proficiency for organizing and presenting data.
• Bonus: Familiarity with community development processes or municipal finance.
⸻
Timeline
• Project start: ASAP
• Expected completion: Within 2–3 weeks
• Milestones will be set for data gathering, draft rankings, and final deliverable.
⸻
To Apply
When submitting your proposal, please:
• Describe relevant experience with HUD programs or similar grant research.
• Share an example of a comparable data or funding analysis project.
• Confirm your ability to provide clear, well-sourced documentation.
⸻
Why This Project Matters
Your insights will help target technical assistance to communities that need it most and inform future policy and advocacy for sustainable community development funding.
⸻
Budget: Hourly or fixed price, depending on your proposal.
Expertise Level: Intermediate to Expert
Ready to get started? Apply now — let’s make an impact together!
Apply Now
Apply Now