The City of Dublin is seeking applications for its Human Services Grants Program to provide financial support to local non-profit organizations serving Dublin residents.
Donor Name: City of Dublin
State: California
City: Dublin
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/20/2023
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Details:
The City of Dublin Human Services Grant Program provides financial support to local not-for-profit organizations serving Dublin residents through designated funding sources. Each year the Dublin City Council awards funding to organizations that best meet the community’s human services needs in keeping with program guidelines and as outlined in the 2011 Tri-Valley Human Services Needs Assessment. The Dublin City Council, at their October 20, 2015 meeting, provided direction that the grants program emphasize funding programs specifically directed towards human service needs.
The grant program is typically funded through three sources:
- The City General Fund
- Affordable Housing Fund
- Federal Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
City Council’s Funding Priorities to fund programs that specifically address critical human service needs:
- Food and Nutrition
- Healthcare
- Homelessness
- Childcare
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Strategic Goals:
- Increase homeownership
- Promote decent affordable housing
- Strengthen communities
- Ensure equal opportunities in housing
- Promote participation of grass-roots faith-based and other community based organizations
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Policy Priorities:
- Provide increased homeownership and rental opportunities for low and moderate income persons, persons with disabilities, the elderly, minorities, and families with limited English proficiency.
- Improving the quality of life in our Nation’s communities.
- Encouraging accessible design features.
- Participation of minority-serving institutions in HUD programs.
- End chronic homelessness within ten years.
- Removal of barriers to affordable housing.
Tri-Valley Needs Assessment Findings by Area of Concern:
- Behavioral Health (mental health and substance abuse)
- Affordable Housing
- Healthcare
- Workforce Development
- Homelessness
- Transportation Services and Access
- Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
- Disabilities
- Food and Nutrition
- Senior Services
- Youth Services
- Childcare, Early Childhood Development, and Education
- Changing Demographics and Growing Diversity
- Financial Assistance
Funding Information
- The Dublin City Council has established the following funding criteria: – Minimum application amount: $5,000 – Maximum application amount: $25,000 General Fund: For FY 2023-24, Staff estimates $163,000 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. Affordable Housing Fund: Staff estimates $8,000 will be allocated for this grant program (based on last year’s funding amount and subject to change).
- Available funding for this funding cycle is estimated to be approximately $99,000.
CDBG Requirements
An organization receiving CDBG funding must collect the necessary income and household data from participants that receive services. At least 75% of participants must be at or below 80% AMI. All CDBG subrecipients must obtain a DUNS number and register with System for Award Management (SAM). Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) requires that all CDBG grantees develop a Limited English Proficiency/Language Access Plan (LEP/LAP) to determine language translation needs for limited English speaking residents to encourage access to services and housing. As a result, agencies applying for CDBG funds must provide detailed information on Limited-English populations served and language access accommodations and outreach for Limited English speaking clients.
For more information, visit City of Dublin.
