The City of Santa Clarita has opened applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for fiscal years 2024–25. Non-profit organizations serving low- and moderate-income residents are invited to apply as reported by the City of Santa Clarita. The grant aims to offer financial support to these economically vulnerable groups.
Provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), CDBG funding gets allocated to the City of Santa Clarita annually. HUD describes the main goal of the funding as providing resources and services to low- and moderate-income residents via qualified non-profit organizations; however, individuals and for-profit organizations can't apply.
To help understand the program and process of applying for 2024–25 funds, the City is conducting two mandatory Zoom informational meetings on Wednesday, November 29, and Thursday, November 30. This was indicated in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). After attending one of these meetings, applicants will be provided with a funding application.
Santa Clarita's allocation of CDBG funding is impacted by the Consolidated Plan (Con Plan), a regularly updated strategic planning document. The Con Plan directs the allocation and use of CDBG funds to benefit the community in the most effective way. Contained within these plans, each year, the City carries out a community needs assessment and creates a CDBG Annual Action Plan (AAP), specifying how the yearly CDBG fund allocation will be spent and establishing goals for the number of individuals served.
The recently published NOFA gives community-based organizations the chance to apply for funds to be used from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Each application must address Con Plan priorities and adhere to several other federal regulations, which include compliance with reporting and record-keeping requirements.
Through the NOFA release and informational meetings, Santa Clarita is demonstrating its commitment to supporting the welfare, improvement, and growth of low and moderate-income communities. Additionally, it shows the City's dedication to effectively using government grants. Non-profit organizations, being the primary recipients of these funds, have a critical role in directing the CDBG funds towards needed services and resources.
Non-profit organizations seeking more information about the CDBG program or the funding application process can contact Project Technician Donya Plazo at the City of Santa Clarita by email or phone as detailed in the initial announcement.
