This program is only available to developers who have successfully completed the Jumpstart Wilmington training program. This means that you have attended all training sessions, including the orientation session.

Eligibility Screening:  

• Download and complete the Letter of Eligibility from the Property Acquisition Pilot Program webpage. 
• Submit the completed Letter of Eligibility to jumpstartwilmington@cinnaire.com and a Jumpstart Wilmington team member will review your submission and certify your eligibility to apply.  
• If eligible, you will receive a certified Letter of Eligibility (with signature from a Jumpstart Wilmington team member) and a link to the application webpage which will enable you to move forward with the application process. Please retain the certified Letter of Eligibility because you will need to submit a copy with your application(s).  
• The application webpage link should not be shared.  

 Open House:  

• See the Open House Schedule below, with available dates to visit the 7 homes between August 18th and September 16th. (Note: The open house schedule has been extended through Sept. 16). You must attend at least one open house prior to submitting your application. Verification that you have visited an open house for the property you are bidding on will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: A Disclosure and Release Liability Waiver will need to be submitted before visiting any of the units. The waiver will be available on the application webpage. 
• If you are visiting multiple properties, you will need to list each property address on your Disclosure and Release Liability Waiver. 

Information Session: 

• You will need to have attended a Jumpstart Wilmington Property Acquisition Pilot Program Information Session held on March 16, 2022, July 12, 2022, or August 9, 2022 or listen to the August 9 Information Session HERE.  
• Listen to the September 9 Q&A Session HERE

Application Process: 

The application process will be streamlined to provide consistency for applicants interested in acquiring properties from these entities. The following process will be followed for both REH and DAHG properties.  

• Jumpstart Wilmington developer will complete a WNCLB application.  
• Applications will be scored using WNCLB review and scoring criteria.  
• The WNCLB’s disposition committee and board will make a recommendation for each of the applications received.  

The WNCLB application will be used to consider acquisition requests for all 12 properties under this program. Applicants will be asked to provide detailed information regarding the proposed project, including but not limited to: 

• Comprehensive scope of work 
• Proforma 
• Construction budget 
• Proof of funding 

The completed application will be submitted to: Natalie DiConstanza at ndicostanza@wilmingtonlandbank.org with a copy to jumpstartwilmington@cinnaire.com

A maximum of one property will be awarded per Jumpstart Wilmington developer. You may submit applications for multiple properties. If submitting applications for multiple properties, please rank the preference of each property on the application. 

Application Deadline: Applications will be due by Friday, October 7, 2022, 5pm EDT and should be submitted to Natalie DiCostanza at ndicostanza@wilmingtonlandbank.org  with copy to jumpstartwilmington@cinnaire.com. Applicants will be notified on their award by November 2022.  

Jumpstart Wilmington developers will be able to apply to the Property Acquisition Pilot Program starting August 16, 2022. 

Application Package:  

Your application package should contain:  

• Application cover page certifying that you have included the following things:  

• • Letter of Eligibility Form  
  • WNCLB Disclosure and Release Liability Waiver  
  • Confirmation you have attended at least one (1) open house.  
  • Confirmation you have attended the Jumpstart Wilmington Information Session or watched the recording.   
• WNCLB Application  
• WNCLB Disclosure and Release Liability Waiver  
• Jumpstart Wilmington Letter of Eligibility Certification Form (signed by a Jumpstart Wilmington Team Member) 

If you have any questions, please email jumpstartwilmington@cinnaire.com.