The City of Seaside is seeking applications for its Community Development Block Grant.
Donor Name: City of Seaside
State: California
City: Seaside
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/09/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program that provides funds annually to all entitlement jurisdictions. CDBG funds are used for community development and affordable housing activities that benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) households and persons with special needs. The City of Seaside is committed to advancing equity through neighborhood investment in vulnerable parts of the City.
Goals
All projects must create a public benefit and serve one of the City of Seaside’s Consolidated Plan goals:
- Access to community services (youth, services, and homelessness are priority services)
- Provide quality facilities and infrastructure
- Improve accessibility for persons with disabilities
- Preserve and improve existing housing stock.
National Objectives
The CDBG program provides grants and loans to implement a variety of community and economic development activities. The purpose of the program is to provide decent housing and a suitable living environment for low- to moderate-income individuals and families. All projects are required to meet at least one of the following national objectives:
- Primarily benefit low- or moderate-income persons or households. Low- or moderate- income (LMI) refers to those earning less than 80% area median income. This is the most common qualifier. Documentation of the benefit to low/moderate income level persons is required of every project funded under this objective. Activities meeting this national objective fit into one of two types:
- Limited clientele activities – A limited clientele activity benefits a specific sector of the community, rather than all the residents in a particular area, of which at least 51% must be LMI persons
- Area benefit activities – An area benefit activity, that benefit all residents within a defined geographic area (area benefit), can meet the low/moderate income benefit requirement if the area contains a minimum of 51% low- or moderateincome residents, as calculated by HUD.
- Aid in the elimination of slum or blight conditions. HUD has strict guidelines to define these conditions. A project rarely meets this national objective. Please contact HCDS staff to determine if your project is eligible under this national objective.
- Meet an urgent community need. Generally, this objective is only used in the case of recent serious natural disasters (e.g., earthquake, flooding, etc.) and only when no other funding sources are available.
Funding Information
Applicant agencies should consider minimum grant thresholds of $5,000 and maximum thresholds of $12,000 per program or project per fiscal year.
Eligible Activities
Eligible activities under CDBG federal standards include community development, public and social services, economic development, and housing activities. However, the City of Seaside primarily funds public services and community development activities through this application.
- Public Facilities and Improvements – Construction, rehabilitation, or installation of public improvements or facilities. Improvements may be made to facilities traditionally owned by government, such as parks and sidewalks, or to those owned by non-profits that operate for the public.
- Public Services – Labor, supplies, and material to operate public services and their facilities. Public services include employment and job development services, childcare, health services, fair housing counseling, senior citizen services, homeless services, and youth enrichment services.
- Economic Development – Creation or retainment of permanent jobs for LMI populations, commercial/industrial improvements in LMI areas, or job training and technical assistance.
Eligibility Criteria
This NOFA is open to public or private non-profit organizations, City of Seaside departments, and educational institutions only. Faith-based organizations are allowed to compete for CDBG funds on the same basis as other non-profits; however, funds cannot be used to support worship, religious instruction or proselytization. Faith-based organizations that participate in the CDBG program shall not discriminate against a program beneficiary on the basis of religion or religious belief. Organizations are strongly discouraged from applying for funds unless they are ready to implement the activity proposed for funding. Agencies must submit an application by the deadline in order to be considered for FY26 and FY27 CDBG funding. Applicants that do not meet the requirements described above may be disqualified without review. Applications submitted by nonprofit organizations must be submitted by an authorized representative, as authorized by the organization’s Board of Directors.
For more information, visit City of Seaside.
