The City of Mission Viejo is accepting applications from existing tax-exempt California nonprofit corporations that provide City residents public services eligible for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.
Donor Name: City of Mission Viejo
State: California
City: Mission Viejo
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/03/2023
Size of the Grant: $58,350
Details:
The primary objective of the CDBG program, which is administered by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is to development of viable communities by:
- Providing decent housing
- Providing a suitable environment
- Expanding economic opportunities
Program Requirement
- All CDBG-Funded activities must meet one of the three broad National Objectives:
- Provide benefit to low- and moderate-income persons.
- Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
- Address community development needs having a particular urgency (i.e., declared disaster).
- Benefits to Low and Moderate Income Persons:
- Eligible CDBG activities range from public improvements to housing rehabilitation and social service programs. Overall, 70% of CDBG program beneficiaries must meet HUD’s definition of a low- and moderate-income person. A person/household is considered low- and moderate-income if their household income is less than or equal to 80% of the county median income.
- Benefits to Mission Viejo Communities:
- Eligible activities must show evidence of benefit to Mission Viejo residents. Reliable accounting of the number of low- and moderate-income Mission Viejo residents directly assisted with grant funds must be provided. Program beneficiaries must provide evidence that Mission Viejo was their last permanent residence for a minimum of three months Funding preference will be given to organizations that are based in Mission Viejo.
- Non Profit Status:
- Eligible service providers must be tax-exempt California nonprofit corporations as of the application deadline and must be in good standing with the State of California and the IRS. Proof of nonprofit status may be requested at the time of application.
- Permits and Licenses:
- Programs and projects must obtain all applicable local, state, and federal permits and licenses.
- Applicants must also be in full compliance with and in good standing with permit/license issuing Agency.
Funding Information
- Mission Viejo receives an annual CDBG allocation from HUD. In utilizing its CDBG funds, the City is free to select from a wide range of eligible activities established by HUD, including the provision of public services. HUD limits public services (i.e., social service programs) to 15% of the annual grant award.
- For Fiscal Year 2023-2024, the City anticipates receiving approximately $389,000 in CDBG funds; however, until HUD officially notifies the City of its actual 2023-2024 CDBG allocation, the maximum amount that Mission Viejo will reserve for public service programs is $58,350.
For more information, visit City of Mission Viejo.
