The City of Hanford is now accepting applications for its CDBG Public Services Grant.
Donor Name: City of Hanford
State: California
City: Hanford
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/20/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The City is expecting to receive around $521,703 per fiscal year in CDBG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds will be utilized to address the City’s priority housing and community development needs. All activities that are eligible and meet the program services needs and targets will be taken into consideration. With an estimated yearly budget of $521,703, the City of Hanford projects approximately $78,000 (15%) for public services.
National Objectives
The CDBG program provides grants and loans to implement a variety of community and economic development activities. The purpose of the program is to provide decent housing and a suitable living environment for low- to moderate-income individuals and families. All projects are required to meet at least one of the following national objectives:
- Primarily benefit low- or moderate-income persons or households. Low- or moderate- income (LMI) refers to those earning less than 80% area median income. This is the most common qualifier. Documentation of the benefit to low/moderate income level persons is required of every project funded under this objective.
- Aid in the elimination of slum or blight conditions. HUD has strict guidelines to define these conditions. A project rarely meets this national objective. Please contact HCDS staff to determine if your project is eligible under this national objective.
- Meet an urgent community need. This objective is only used in the case of recent serious natural disasters (e.g., earthquake, flooding, etcetera.) and only when no other funding sources are available.
Eligible Activities
Eligible activities under CDBG federal standards include community development, public and social services, economic development, and housing activities. However, the City of Hanford primarily funds public services and community development activities through this application. Eligible activities include:
- Public Facilities and Improvements – Construction, rehabilitation, or installation of public improvements or facilities. Improvements may be made to facilities traditionally owned by government, such as parks and sidewalks, or to those owned by non-profits that operate for the public. Facilities for the general conduct of government, such as government offices, are not eligible.
- Public Services – Labor, supplies, and material to operate public services and their facilities. Public services include employment and job development services, childcare, health services, fair housing counseling, senior citizen services, homeless services, and youth enrichment services. Please note this is a non-exhaustive list of examples. Public services are limited to 15% of the total annual grant allocation.
- Economic Development – Creation or retainment of permanent jobs for LMI populations, commercial/industrial improvements in LMI areas, or job training and technical assistance.
Eligible Populations
CDBG primarily serves low- to moderate-income individuals and households. Projects must serve at least 51% of individuals under 80% Area Median Income (AMI). Projects that serve the public or a community (such as a street improvement or park), must demonstrate that the surrounding area beneficiaries are income eligible. Projects that serve a limited clientele must collect income data from participants, typically through an intake form, to ensure they are income eligible. Income limits are shown within the table HUD Median Income Limits for Kings County.
For more information, visit City of Hanford.
