Mayor's Office: CDBG-CV Grant Administration

The City of Manchester is seeking a qualified firm to serve as Grant Administrator for a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant – Covid (CDBG‑CV) award that funds emergency shelter operations. The administrator will be responsible for all grant‑related administrative functions, ensuring compliance with federal HUD requirements, maintaining records, handling accounting, preparing and submitting reports, and coordinating meetings with shelter partners. This short‑term contract runs from the award’s start through the grant close‑out on July 31, 2026. • Core duties: environmental review record‑keeping, financial tracking, HUD reporting, audit readiness, and overall grant compliance. • Required experience: prior administration of CDBG or similar HUD grants is preferred; proposer must submit an administration fee proposal. • Timeline: proposals due February 23, 2026; contract work expected to conclude by July 31, 2026 (≈5‑month implementation).