MAILBOX ONLY – FY 2027-2028 CDBG and ESG Notice of Funding Availability

The City of San Bernardino's Community Development and Housing Department is seeking applications for FY 2027-2028 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding. The city anticipates approximately $2,600,000 in CDBG funds and $256,500 in ESG funds, subject to final HUD allocations. These grants are designed to support community improvements and services that benefit low- and moderate-income residents, specifically addressing housing instability and homelessness. Eligible projects must align with the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and CDBG National Objectives. Applications must be submitted through the Neighborly Participant Portal by December 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Required documentation includes a signed cover letter, current Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, audited financial statements for the last two fiscal years, and a valid SAM registration with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). ESG applicants must specifically provide a 100 percent funding match and serve residents at or below 30 percent of the Area Median Income. Awards are determined via a priority ranking process by a review panel, with final approval granted by the Mayor and City Council. Projects are scored on a 100-point scale, requiring a minimum of 70 points for a funding recommendation. Evaluation factors include project need, alignment with the Consolidated Plan, project description, agency experience, and fiscal capacity. Successful recipients must maintain general liability insurance of at least $2 million per occurrence and adhere to 24 CFR Part 84 and 2 CFR 200 regulations. Quarterly Performance Reports are required every October, January, April, and July.