Title
Consider/Discuss Planning Calendars of the Community Grants Advisory Commission 2026-2027 and 2027-2028
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(Conduct at least two (2) training sessions on public service funding
and grant opportunities by September 30, 2026)
MEETING DATE: July 23, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Shirletta Best, Community Services Administrator
Margaret Li, Housing and Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED COMMISSION ACTION:
• Receive and file presentation.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Preparatory meeting/training for revisions to the current and upcoming Consolidated Grants process.
• Staff will discuss calendar changes in preparation for an extended fall season application process for unexpended funds from FY 2026-2027.
• Staff will discuss changes to the upcoming timeline for the grants process extending from February 2027 to June 2027 for FY 2027-2028.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The Consolidated Grants Process includes grant awards for both the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Community Support Grant (CSG)
• Each year the Community Grants Advisory Commission (CGAC) reviews grant applications, conducts public hearings, and provides funding recommendations to City Council.
• The 2026-2027 program year Consolidated Grants process was completed in June 2026. Discussion will include a potential additional round of fall applications.
• The 2027-2028 program year process will be conducted between April 2027 - May 2027 for programming applicable for CDBG, CSG, HOME partnerships program funds, and the transit homelessness grant.
• Staff will discuss the calendar and potential changes to the process as it moves from an annual process to twice a year.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Funding recommendations of the CGAC are contingent upon budget availability and the approval of the City Council.
o For FY26-27, the $20,000 allocated to the Transit Homeless Response Fund, is now dispersed through a new competitive transit grant process.
o The city anticipates receiving an allocation of $1,009,609.00 in CDBG and $374,215.62 in HOME funds for the program year and reporting period of October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. The proposed FY26-27 budget for the CSG program is $405,000.
o No information is yet available for the FY27-28 fiscal/program year.