Banning Accepting Applications For Community Development Grant Funding

BANNING, CA — Organizations seeking federal funding for community services and development projects through Riverside County's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program were encouraged to apply with the City of Banning for the 2027-28 fiscal year, the city announced on Thursday.

CDBG funding supports projects that improve housing, public facilities, community services and economic opportunities, particularly for low- and moderate-income residents. The program offers local organizations an opportunity to secure funding for services and projects intended to address community needs and improve quality of life, the city said.

Banning, a cooperating city in Riverside County's Urban County CDBG program, received a notice of funding availability Oct. 5 and is accepting applications from eligible organizations and agencies seeking to provide services within the city.

The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered through Riverside County Housing and Workforce Solutions.

Eligible public services include health care, job training, child care, services for people experiencing homelessness, recreation programs, services for seniors and public safety initiatives, among other community needs, the city said.

Applications must be submitted in hard copy to Banning City Hall’s Economic Development Department. Applicants are required to provide two copies of the county-approved paper application, the city said.

Organizations interested in applying can review program guidelines and eligibility requirements on the county's website at https://rivcohws.org/cdbg-program.

The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, and applications must be submitted to Banning City Hall's Economic Development Department by that time to be considered for a subrecipient award, the city said.

More information about the CDBG program can be found here.