The Stanislaus County is seeking applications for the 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services Grant (PSG) and Fair Housing Services Grant (FH).
Donor Name: Stanislaus County
State: California
County: Stanislaus County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/06/2023
Size of the Grant:
- 23-24 CDBG-PSG Fund: $230,000
- 23-24 FH Fund: $25,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds on an annual basis to entitlement jurisdictions to help develop “…viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment to low- and moderate-income persons.
Funding Information
- Estimated FY 23-24 CDBG-PSG Funds Available: $230,000.
- Estimated FY 23-24 FH Funds Available: $25,000.
- Stanislaus County is seeking grant applications for the awarding of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (FY 23-24) (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024) CDBG-PSG and FH funds.
Eligible Activities
Public Services Grant (CDBG-PSG)
- CDBG program regulations allow the use of funds for a wide range of public service activities including, but not limited to, the following eligible public service activities
- Employment Services including Job Training
- Child Care
- Education Programs
- Homeless Services
- Case Management/Resource and Referral
- Health Services
- Crime Prevention and Public Safety
- Substance Abuse Counseling/Treatment
- Senior Services
- HUD Agency Certified Home Buyer Counseling
- Rental Assistance
- Housing Counseling
- Fair Housing Services (FH)
- Fair Housing Services grant applications must demonstrate the ability of the agency to:
- Provide fair housing enforcement activities such as responding to fair housing complaints, investigating potential violations of federal, state, and local fair housing laws and referrals to the appropriate agencies as needed.
- Ensure that outreach and marketing are inclusive of individuals and groups that represent protected classes and other diverse interests such as persons with disabilities, families with children, immigrants, homeless persons, racial and ethnic groups, etc.
- Make available printed fair housing educational materials (e.g., brochures and/or pamphlets) and distribute throughout the Stanislaus Urban County. Educational materials shall be made available in Spanish and English (at a minimum).
- Have designated staff available to respond to fair housing questions/inquiries and make appropriate referrals, in person on a drop-in or appointment basis, and/or via telephone.
- Create, obtain, and retain documentation that accurately records the demographic information of the persons who receive education/counseling services. Recorded demographic information should include documentation of income, race, ethnicity, housing status, and city of residence.
- Provide program summary reports to the County at least quarterly and as requested.
- Keep abreast of any changes in local, state, and federal fair housing laws and update materials and trainings as needed.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive fair housing website with information to educate the public on fair housing rights and remedies
- Advertise and promote its’ website to all members of the community, including homeless and low- and moderate income residents and individuals and groups that represent protected classes and other diverse interests.
- Provide fair housing education to landlords and nonprofit agencies.
- Ability to work with landlords, non-profit agencies, and other community partners to reduce tenant cultural biases and conflicts.
Eligibility Criteria
All agencies applying for CDBG-PSG or FH funding must meet the following threshold requirements:
- Experience:
- Agencies applying must be an established, and operating not for profit, for profit or governmental agency as evidenced through documentation required in the application. Exhibits that show tax exempt status are required.
- Faith-Based Agencies:
- Faith-based agencies are eligible to apply. HUD issued a final rule amendment allowing faith based agencies to compete for CDBG funding on the same basis as other non-profits; however, CDBG funds cannot be used to support worship or religious instruction. Religious activities must be offered separately from the CDBG supported activity. Faith-based agencies may not use direct CDBG funds to support inherently religious activities such as worship or religious instruction. Faith-based agencies that participate in the CDBG program shall not discriminate against a program beneficiary on the basis of religion or religious belief.
- Active Governing Body:
- Governance of the agency should be vested in a responsible and active voluntary board, which meets at least quarterly. A copy of minutes authorizing agency staff to apply for CDBG funds or grants in general must be provided.
- Personnel:
- The agency must provide for adequate staffing for the administration and delivery of the services proposed. If the program is accepted for funding, the agency must provide a copy of its Personnel Policies, Affirmative Action Plan, Drug-Free Workplace Policy and any other personnel related documents that the County and/or HUD may request.
- Non-Discrimination:
- Each agency receiving funds from the County is required to assure that it will conduct its business in compliance with the non-discrimination requirements of the County, state and federal governments, as applicable. Equal Opportunity in Employment policies will be required.
- Accounting:
- Agencies must comply with federal uniform administrative requirements regarding fiscal management including financial reporting, record keeping, accounting systems, payment procedures, procurement of goods and services, conflict of interest, and audit requirements. Non-profit agencies must administer programs in compliance with OMB Uniform Guidance set forth in 2 CFR Part 200. Costs must be necessary and reasonable for proper and efficient performance and administration of the grant. Costs must be adequately documented. Agencies may be required to submit information regarding their accounting systems to Stanislaus County’s Department of Planning and Community Development for approval before any funds are disbursed.
- Audits and Financial Reports:
- An agency must provide a copy of its most recent Independent Audit and Management Letter. Non-Federal entities that expend $750,000 or more in a year in federal awards shall have a single or program specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in federal awards must submit a financial statement and other supporting documents to show how the CDBG funds were utilized. Local governments and non-profit agencies are required to comply with 24 CFR 570.502- Applicability of Uniform Administrative Requirements and the requirements and standards of 2 CFR 200.420-200.475 (formerly OMB Circular A-133 “Audits of States, local governments, and non-profit agencies”), OMB Circular A-133 includes Institutions of higher education and hospitals.
- Insurance:
- An agency that is applying must provide evidence of insurance, including, but not limited to, multi-peril property and liability, medical, workers’ compensation, automobile liability, professional liability and other coverage as deemed necessary by Stanislaus County and shall include indemnification and hold harmless language acceptable to Stanislaus County. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by Stanislaus County before a program can be considered for final approval by the Board of Supervisors.
- Site Control:
- Agency must provide proof of site control of location(s) they will be conducting their program.
- Program Guidelines:
- Agency must have established program guidelines, available for client review, including eligibility criteria, a termination of services policy, and program participation rules and regulations.
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