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FY 2025/2026 Annual Funding Process is Closed
The Funding Process CLOSED on Wednesdsay, October 2, 2024
Agency Funding Kick-Off Meeting*
was held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
57 E. First Street (Upper-Level City Council Chambers)
*The following items will be covered: Funding sources, eligibility requirements, City Council priorities and ZoomGrants application software.
For more information, please contact michele.payakovich@mesaaz.gov or call 480-644-2769
Scoring Templates(PDF, 94KB)
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The Community Development Block Grant is a federally funded grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), aimed to assist low to moderate-income persons in community development projects and build stronger, more resilient communities. Every year, each city with more than 50,000 people and each county with a population with more than 200,000 automatically receive this funding from the federal government. CDBG dollars can be used to fund community development projects such as:
- Public Facilities: day care centers, recreational facilities, parks/playgrounds or health centers
- Public Improvements: street and sidewalk repairs/improvements, graffiti removal
- Public Services: homeless services, youth programs, employment services, crime prevention, childcare, health services, fair housing counseling
- Housing Activities: housing rehabilitation, lead abatement, housing discrimination services, and emergency shelter services
Mesa Low-Moderate-Income (LMI) Census Map
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Map showcases areas with significant low- to moderate-income populations within our community. This map highlights Census tracts and block groups where at least 51% of the residents fall under the low- to moderate-income threshold.
The CDBG program plays a crucial role in supporting the economic and social well-being of our community. By identifying these specific areas, we aim to target our resources and investments where they are needed the most.
Understanding the composition of our community helps us in making informed decisions regarding the allocation of CDBG funds, ensuring that we prioritize initiatives and projects that uplift individuals and neighborhoods with the greatest need. These funds are used to support various programs such as affordable housing, infrastructure development, job creation, and community services.
We invite you to explore this map to gain insights into the low- to moderate-income areas within our community. By visualizing this data, we hope to foster transparency, engage stakeholders, and encourage collaboration towards creating a more equitable and inclusive community for all.
Please note that the information presented on this map is based on the latest available data from the Census Bureau. As such, it provides a snapshot of the low- to moderate-income distribution in our community. The map is regularly updated to reflect any changes or new information.
Additional Information
CDBG Federal Regulations
US Department of Labor announces final rule to modernize Davis-Bacon Act | U.S. Department of Labor
National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Final Rule - 2023-09693.pdf (federalregister.gov)
Build America Buy America(PDF, 721KB)
The purpose of the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program is to assist individuals and families quickly regain stability in emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. The ESG program provides funding to:
- Engage homeless individuals and families living on the street
- Improve the number and quality of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families
- Help operate homeless shelters
- Provide essential services to shelter residents
- Rapidly re-house homeless individuals and families
- Prevent families and individuals from becoming homeless
Additional Information
ESG Fact Sheet(PDF, 102KB)
ESG Federal Regulations
HOME Program
At least 15 percent of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds must be set aside for specific activities to be undertaken by a special type of nonprofit called a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). A CHDO is a private nonprofit, community-based organization that has staff with the capacity to develop affordable housing for the community it serves. In order to qualify for designation as a CHDO, the organization must meet certain requirements pertaining to its legal status, organizational structure, and capacity and experience.
Eligible set-aside activities include:
- Acquisition and/or rehabilitation of rental housing
- New construction of rental housing
- Acquisition and/or rehabilitation of homebuyer properties
- New construction of homebuyer properties
- Direct financial assistance to purchasers of HOME-assisted housing that has been developed with HOME funds by the CHDO
HOME Policies and Procedures Manual(PDF, 2MB)
HOME Federal Regulations
HOME-TBRA Federal Regulations
Build America Buy America(PDF, 721KB)
HOME-ARP Program
We are a recipient of federal funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the HOME-ARP program. HOME-ARP is funded under The American Rescue Plan (ARP) and provides $5,605,694 to the City to assist individuals or households who are homeless, who are at risk of homelessness, who are fleeing domestic violence, sex trafficking, or sexual assault or who are otherwise facing housing instability as vulnerable populations.
HOME-ARP funds can be used for four eligible activities:
- Production or Preservation of Affordable Housing
- Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
- Supportive Services, Homeless Prevention Services, and Housing Counseling
- Purchase and Development of Non-Congregate Shelter
Four public forums were held in January 2023 to gather community input on the needs and gaps surrounding housing, homelessness, and community services. The feedback received provided the City with perspectives on community needs and will be used for data analysis and to help prioritize the use of HUD funds.
HOME ARP Allocation Plan(PDF, 2MB)
We provide local General Funds and funding through a voluntary utility donation program (ABC: A Better Community) to provide critical programs and services to the community.
Funding Priorities(PDF, 61KB)