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. ⸻ 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 Job! Apply to this Job