City of Dublin Community Grant Program (California)

The City of Dublin Human Services Grants Program provides financial support to local non-profit organizations serving Dublin residents.

Donor Name: City of Dublin

State: California

City: Dublin

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 01/19/2024

Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000

Grant Duration: 1 Year

Details:

Funding for the City of Dublin Human Services Grant Program comes from 4 main sources:

General Fund
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund
Affordable Housing Fund
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

The City Council decided that going forward, grants will not be awarded to arts or educational programs, but will be focused on the most critical human services needs such as health care, food and nutrition, homelessness, child care, etc.

Funding Information

The Dublin City Council has established the following funding criteria:

Minimum application amount: $5,000
Maximum application amount: $25,000
General Fund and ARPA: For FY 2024-25, Staff estimates $99,000 will be allocated from the City General Fund (based on last year’s funding amounts and subject to change) and $163,000 will be allocated from ARPA (based on last year’s funding amounts and subject to change) for this grant program. The City of Dublin’s funding for this program is not guaranteed and requires City Council approval.
Affordable Housing Fund: For FY 2024-25, Staff estimates $8,000 will be allocated for this grant program (based on last year’s funding amount and subject to change). The City of Dublin’s funding for this program is not guaranteed and requires City Council approval.
CDBG: The City of Dublin may receive Federal CDBG funds from Alameda County as part of a coalition of cities. Available funding for this funding cycle is estimated to be approximately $60,000. Funds are not guaranteed and may decrease from the initial estimate based on federal funding allocations. Changes to the program and/or estimated funding amount will be communicated once known.

Project Period

The proposed program must be held during FY 2024-25 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025).

Eligible Projects

Eligible projects funded through CDBG funding will be limited to those that will accomplish HUD priorities including the following:

Support and develop a continuum of housing resources that will increase access to low-income, seniors, disabled and homeless persons;
Improve community health and access to basic and specialty care including dental and optometry care, behavioral and mental health care services, especially for low-income, uninsured and under-insured residents;
Increase and maintain affordable and accessible wellness and development opportunities for youth that are age appropriate;
Support and expand programs and opportunities that keep seniors engaged and involved in their community; and,
Foster and encourage innovative programs that meet emerging community needs with emphasis on low-income and under-served populations.

Additionally, at a minimum, CDBG funded projects must meet one of the following three HUD objectives: