California: Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Program

The City of Tracy is currently accepting applications for its Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Program.

Donor Name: City of Tracy

State: California

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 01/30/2023

Size of the Grant: $495,584

Details:

The funds, granted through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), target programs and/or projects that primarily benefit people with low and moderate incomes by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities.

For Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

CDBG is a flexible funding source that helps address local housing and community development needs. Activities must first meet one of the following national objectives:

Address the needs of low-income persons
Eliminate a slum or blighted condition
Resolve an urgent need

For Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program

The intent of the HOME Program is:

To provide decent affordable housing to low-income households,
To expand the capacity of nonprofit housing developers,
To strengthen the ability of state and local governments to provide housing, and
To leverage private-sector participation.

All programs and projects must meet HUD’s National objectives and criteria to be eligible for consideration. Further, the Tracy City Council approved the following local funding priorities for the CDBG and HOME program in ranking order for each funding program category:

CDBG Public Services Category

Food Distribution Services
Homelessness Prevention, Intervention and Transitional Housing Services
Senior and Special Needs Services
Domestic Violence Services
Youth Education and Enrichment Services

CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements Category

Public Parks and Facilities
Removal of Architectural Barriers (ADA)

HOME Program

Address issues of public safety, health, and welfare
Rehabilitate residential properties occupied by low-income persons
Partner to construct income-restricted family and senior housing facilities

Funding Information

The City of Tracy’s estimated CDBG allocation for FY 2023-2024 is approximately $495,584. Funding for public service activities is capped at 15% of the City’s annual allocation. Funding for the HOME program is estimated to be $180,173.

CDBG applications are subject to the following minimum / maximum funding awards:

Public Service: $5,000 Minimum / No Maximum
Public Improvement and Facilities: $150,000 Minimum / No Maximum

A wide range of activities are eligible for funding. Eligible CDBG activities include:

Acquisition of Real Property
Acquisition, Construction, Rehabilitation, or Installation of Public Facilities, Including Infrastructure
Public Services (limited to 15% of total CDBG grant)
Removal of Architectural Barriers
Housing Rehabilitation
Historic Preservation
Commercial or Industrial Rehabilitation
Special Economic Delivery