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Equitable Development Initiative Updates!



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2024 EDI Funding Opportunity Now Open! 

We are excited to announce that our 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open! Up to $22 million in funding is available to current EDI grantees with active projects to help accelerate towards completion and bring projects closer to operational status by the close of 2026. Eligible applicants can use funds for property acquisition, capital expenses, and capacity building. Visit our website [ https://www.seattle.gov/opcd/current-projects/equitable-development-initiative?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] and check out our blog [ https://dailyplanit.seattle.gov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] to learn more about the RFP and to apply.

Applications are due by November 19, 2024. EDI is also anticipating an RFP in 2025 that will be open to new and existing organizations and project proposals. 

Information sessions will be held on:


* *Monday, October 21* from 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

* *Thursday, October 24* from 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.



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*EDI Program and Projects Status Update* 

Earlier this year, City Council (via Council Ordinance 127036 [ https://clerk.seattle.gov/search/ordinances/127036?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]) requested that we develop and deliver a comprehensive EDI Program and Projects Status Report [ https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/OPCD/OngoingInitiatives/EquitableDevelopmentInitiative/OPCD-EDIProgramAndProjectsStatusReportOctober2024.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] by September 24. The Report serves as an important tool for EDI program planning, grantee engagement, and decision-making regarding the 2025-2026 City budget and future funding for EDI.

The Report will contribute to our long-term reporting framework and data collection efforts; providing a comprehensive update on the progress of funded projects, challenges grantees face along their development journey, potential future funding needs, recommendations for program improvement, and insights for further exploration with grantees and through strategic planning efforts next year.

In addition, later this year we will publish an update to the Report that expands on the development journey of funded organizations though more in-depth profiles of each EDI project, sharing the impact the organization has on our community and details about the vision and purpose that drives their equitable development efforts. 





Africatown Plaza Unveiled in the Central District

Join us in celebrating the milestones of our EDI partners! Get to know our EDI funded partner organizations [ https://www.seattle.gov/opcd/current-projects/equitable-development-initiative?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#projects ] and the incredible work they are leading in our community. You can also read all about it on our Daily Plan It [ https://dailyplanit.seattle.gov/africatown-community-land-trust-celebrates-the-opening-of-africatown-plaza-a-new-affordable-housing-building/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] blog.



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Africatown Community Land Trust recently opened up Africatown Plaza in the Central District!



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Learn more about Africatown Plaza at https://www.africatownplaza.org [ https://www.africatownplaza.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].







Byrd Barr Place Celebrates Their 60th Year

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On October 5, EDI Board Members and Staff (Janell Hicks, Sophia Benalfew, and Tiffany Kelly-Gray) attended the Byrd Barr Place Diamond Gala celebration [ https://byrdbarrplace.org/60th?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] with keynote speaker Angela Davis and Mayor Bruce Harrell. It was wonderful to honor the impact Byrd Barr Place has made in advancing racial and economic justice in community to create a just and equitable future for all!






Upcoming EDI Partner Events

*African Community Housing and Development Journey Home Annual Luncheon **– From Resilience to **Posterity: *Friday, October 18, 11:30 a.m.

Learn about ACHD’s mission to empower the community of African Diaspora immigrants, refugees, and their descendants in the Greater Seattle Area by building culturally rooted health and housing stability through economic development, legal support, resource navigation, holistic education, and access to cultural arts and traditions. Learn more: www.achdo.org [ https://www.achdo.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].

*Ethiopian Community in Seattle's 12**th** Annual **Gala: *Saturday, October 19, 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.

As a vibrant, community-centered organization, ECS provides a platform for community members to support each other. ECS provides culturally appropriate social services as well as long term programs on education, health, and housing. Learn more about ECS and this event https://ecseattle.org/events/ [ https://ecseattle.org/events/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].












*Seattle Office of Planning & Community Development*

P.O. Box 94788

Seattle, WA 98124-7088

*Phone: 206-386-1010*

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