The City of Monterey is accepting applications for its Community Development Block Grant.
Donor Name: City of Monterey
State: California
City: Monterey
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/12/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The CDBG Program is a flexible program that provides the community with funding to address a wide range of unique community development needs. The primary objective of the CDBG program is “the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and very low income. Eligibility An application will be deemed eligible if each federal requirement noted in the application is addressed and the application is completed in accordance with the CDBG program requirements.
Each proposed project must:
- Demonstrate compliance with HUD’s National Objective of providing benefit to low moderate income (LMI) persons or neighborhoods;
- Be an eligible activity consistent with the provisions of Title 24 – CFR – 570 (subpart C); and
- Target one of the applicable goals of the FY 2025-2029 City of Monterey Consolidated Plan.
Consolidated Plan Goals
- Homelessness Prevention and Public Services
- Affordable Housing Opportunities
- Public Facilities and Infrastructure
- Planning and Administration
Funding Priority for Public Services
Priority will be given to:
- Projects that meet key community needs as identified in the City’s FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
- Projects operated by agencies with a track record in implementing the proposed project or similar projects Eligibility for Public Facility and Public Infrastructure Projects These funds generally refer to projects that result in new affordable housing development, the preservation of existing affordable housing, or eligible public infrastructure capital improvement projects providing Low Mod Area Benefit or Low Mod Limited Clientele Benefit.
- Acquisition of existing property for an eligible rental or ownership housing project, to benefit low, very low, extremely low income (ELI) and below 50% of the Area Median Income
- Acquisition with rehabilitation and/or conversion involving acquisition of existing buildings appropriate for conversion to rental housing which directly increases the supply of new affordable housing units
- Rehabilitation of existing, low income, owner-occupied, single-family homes
- Public infrastructure projects, including right-of-way improvements, utility improvements, ADA accessibility improvements and park facility improvements in low income areas
- Public facility projects, including facilities for persons with special needs, such as homelessness, youth centers, senior centers, community centers, and public community facilities
Funding Priority for Public Facility and Public Infrastructure Projects
Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate they are:
- “Shovel Ready” which can be completed within a reasonable timeframe, preferably one to two years
- Projects that meet key community needs as identified in the City’s FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
- Projects operated by agencies with a track record in implementing the proposed project or similar projects
Funding Information
- The City of Monterey, Community Development Department, Housing Division anticipates receiving approximately $500,000-$1,500,000 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CDBG entitlement funding and Program Income for each year in FY 2026- 2027 and FY 2027-2028.
- The City of Monterey also anticipates receiving $99,805.00 in PLHA funds in FY 2026-2027 and $76,497.00 in FY 2027-2028.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant Requirements
- If applying for Public Service grants, CDBG subrecipient(s) must be a non-profit organization 501(c)(3)
- The non-profit Governing Body/Board of the Organization must be responsible for ensuring financial accountability, program compliance, and effective oversight of CDBG-funded activities. Their key duties include approving budgets and policies, maintaining internal financial controls, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Boards must hire and oversee leadership, develop strategic plans, and ensure compliance with all federal and grant requirements. They also represent community interests in program planning and must maintain proper records and documentation to support program accountability
- The organization must provide for adequate administration of the program to ensure delivery of services
- One person should be designated as the manager of the funded project, responsible for the timely, efficient, and effective management of the funded project
- If the project is awarded funding, the organization must provide a copy of its Personnel Policies and Procedures, which must include policies prohibiting discrimination, conflicts of interest, grievance procedures, and affirmative hiring practices
- Faith-based organizations may be subrecipients for funds on the same basis as any other organization. The City will not, in the selection of subrecipients, discriminate against an organization based on the organization’s religious character, affiliation, or exercise
Eligibility for Public Services
Public Services generally refers to projects that are social services in nature. Examples include (this list is not exhaustive) services for the homeless, those at-risk of homelessness, children of low and moderate income households, and seniors. Public Service projects must be completed in FY 2026- 2027 and FY 2027-2028 (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028).
Eligible costs include:
- Staffing of programs
- Operational costs of facilities that benefit targeted populations
- Acquisition of supplies and materials specifically to carry out the program
For more information, visit City of Monterey.
