Title
FY 2026-2027 Public Hearings, Consolidated Grants Application Process
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Goal 1 - Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(Present at least six (6) public presentations to boost community engagement by informing residents about grant opportunities, the benefits of creating neighborhood groups, and community support services provided by the city by September 30, 2026.)
MEETING DATE: April 30, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Housing & Community Development
CONTACT: Shirletta Best, Community Services Administrator
Camille Smith, Clerk
Margaret Li, Housing and Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED COMMISSION ACTION:
* Conduct public hearing and provide funding recommendations to the City Council for the Consolidated Grants.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The Community Grants Advisory Commission (CGAC) will conduct a public hearing to review applications for programs and activities under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Community Support Grant (CSG), and HOME program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The annual application process opened in February 2026. Interested applicants were able to attend two non-mandatory information sessions to learn how to apply for funding. The public was informed through notices, the city's website, city's newsletters, and other mailings. Applicants had access to technical assistance for guidance and resources through April 2, 2026. The deadline to submit was April 3, 2026. The Consolidated Grants process is under the 2nd year of the city's 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. The public will be able to participate in this process during the months of April through August 2026. Funding includes federal and non-federal resources.
* The FY 2026-2027 Consolidated Grants application process includes anticipated federal funding under the CDBG, and HOME programs; city-administered programs through the Housing and Community Development Department, and the CSG program. Under the CDBG and HOME programs, the city anticipates receiving...
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