The City of Davis Wants Your Social Service Project Proposals

DAVIS, CA -- If you're involved with an effort that helps provide affordable housing to Davis residents, then the city wants to hear from you and maybe even lend a helping hand in the form of a financial grant.

The City of Davis has said that in the coming year, it expects to distribute about $790,000 to help local groups provide affordable housing and social services to low- and moderate-income Davis residents, thanks to Davis’ share of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Housing Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs.

The funds are provided by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development Department and are awarded by the City to local nonprofit organizations that deliver critically needed services such as meals, shelter, transportation, elder care services and healthcare to low income residents.

“These funds help local non-profit agencies leverage resources to serve our lowest income residents and address critical needs, such as hunger, housing and health care,” Mayor Robb Davis said in a statement.

The City said it expects to receive about $500,000 in CDBG and $290,000 in HOME funds for the fiscal year 2017-2018, although exact amounts won't be known for several months until Congress appropriates funding for these grant programs. These funds can be used for affordable housing and other community development activities, for vital public service projects and for removal of architectural barriers. Some of the organizations that have received funding in the past include Citizens Who Care, CommuniCare Health Centers, Davis Community Meals, Short-Term Emergency Aid Committee, and Yolo Community Care Continuum.

An Applicant Workshop will be hosted by the City of Davis at 10 am on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 at the City Hall Community Chambers, 23 Russell Blvd., Davis. All applicants are encouraged to attend the workshop, which is expected to last at least an hour.

Grant applications are due to the City on February 8, 2017 by 5 p.m., either via email to aheinig@cityofdavis.org or at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall, 23 Russell Blvd., if a paper application is required.

The City’s Social Services Commission is expected to recommend funding amounts in March and in April the City Council is expected to decide which groups will receive grants.

Applications can be downloaded from the City’s website at http://cityofdavis.org/city-hall/city-manager-s-office/housing-and-grants-management/grants-management/cdbg-and-home-grants-application-information

For more information, contact Adrienne Heinig, City Manager’s Office, aheinig@cityofdavis.org or 530-747-5854.

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