The City of Santa Ana is now accepting applications for its 2024-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Service.
Donor Name: City of Santa Ana
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/18/2023
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a flexible program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs. The program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- to moderate-income persons.
Funding will be available to experienced nonprofit organizations for the provision of public services that include a priority on crime prevention, crisis-intervention, and/or suppression efforts for children, youth and/or families.
Priority funding will be awarded to programs that:
- Develop crime prevention and suppression programs that assist in the development of suitable living environments by targeting specific Santa Ana neighborhoods that have a long-standing history of crime involving children, youth and families. For example, crime prevention education programs or community-oriented policing programs such as establishing a neighborhood watch program.
- Develop programs that target victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking;
- Services that will benefit children (generally under age 13), including parenting skills classes;
- Health services addressing the physical health needs of residents;
- Mental health services addressing the mental health needs of residents;
- Youth services including during and after school programs that target teens (ages 13 to 19) and include recreational programs with a counseling/mentorship program on healthy lifestyles, substance abuse prevention, crime prevention, dating violence and anti-bullying. Programs with current Memorandum of Understandings with Santa Ana Unified School District will have priority over other youth service programs;
- Legal services that provide legal aid to low and moderate income residents;
- Senior services for the elderly 62+ years.
Funding Information
Programs will be funded for a two-year period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.
- The minimum funding amount is $80,000 per program to ensure that CDBG programs make the greatest impact in our community.
- The maximum funding amount is $150,000 per program. However, organizations that submit a joint application may request a maximum of $300,000 per program.
Types of Activities
Activities funded with CDBG funds must meet the needs of their communities, in accordance with the National Objectives, requirements of the CDBG Program and local plans. The following types of activities have been funded under the the City of Santa Ana Program:
- Public services
- Sidewalk curb cuts for handicap accessibility or the creation of new sidewalks in an area where none previously existed;
- Community, Senior, and Youth Centers;
- Code Compliance in substandard housing;
- Single Family Home Rehabilitation programs, including Minor Home Repair and Emergency grants for small repairs;
- Park and facility improvements;
- New sidewalks and traffic calming; and
- Public facility improvements.
Organization Requirements
The purpose of this NOFA is to review, compare and evaluate organizations that want to partner with the City to implement CDBG-funded projects, activities, and programs. The City will review your application together with a panel of appointed officials on the Community Development Commission to determine if your organization:
- Has the programmatic capacity to successfully design, implement, and report on a CDBG-funded project per the requirements of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City;
- Has the fiscal capacity to accept, manage, and report on CDBG funds on a reimbursement basis in accordance with HUD and City requirements;
- Demonstrates a solid track record and past experience in implementing similar activities and projects that are indicative of potential future success;
- Implements proper controls and best management practices to ensure fair and ethical dealings in the areas of finance and accounting, procurement, and client and vendor grievances;
- Implements eligible activities and projects that may be funded by CDBG;
- Has adopted a mission statement, goals, and objectives that closely align with those of the City (as expressed in its Consolidated Plan) and of HUD;
- Nonprofit organizations must be in good standing and have no outstanding monitoring findings prior to a FY 2024-2026 CDBG award.
- All nonprofit applicants must be able to document 501(c)(3) status. Applicants whose status is pending at the time of application will not be considered for funding.
Nonprofit Organization Collaboration
Nonprofit organizations may submit a joint application with other nonprofit organizations. Collaborating nonprofit organizations must meet all the application requirements.
Faith-Based Organizations
Organizations that are religious or faith-based are eligible, on the same basis as any other organization, to participate in the CDBG program.
For more information, visit City of Santa Ana.
