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Community Development Grant Programs
The City of Ventura's CDBG 2023-2024 funding application is now available.
Applications are due 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2023.
2023-2024 CDBG Funding Instructions & Application
Ventura receives federal funds each year through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for funding activities and programs that achieve the following:
- Provide decent housing
- Establish and maintain a suitable living environment
- Expand economic development opportunities
HUD funding is provided through two grant programs: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. The CDBG and HOME funds collectively provide funding for various community programs including the Business Assistance Micro-Loan Program, Affordable Housing Development, the City's Capital Improvement Plan Program (such as street improvement projects and ADA improvements), Small Business Technical Assistance, and other affordable housing and community development activities.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the CDBG program is administered by HUD, which provides funding to municipalities for the purpose of developing viable urban communities. These activities and programs are primarily aimed at benefiting the city's low- to moderate-income households.
2022-2023 CDBG Funding Instructions & Application
Access the 2023-24 CDBG Project Application here: 2023-2024 CDBG Project Application
- Attend the mandatory Pre-Funding Workshop Friday, March 3 at 10:00 a.m. RSVP by emailing Rachel Becerra, [email protected] and/or Lee Sherman, [email protected]
- Submit complete applications to Rachel Becerra, [email protected] by 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 17
- Question about the application? Contact Rachel Becerra, [email protected]
Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program
The intent of the HOME program is to:
- Provide decent affordable housing to lower-income households
- Expand the capacity of nonprofit housing providers
- Strengthen the ability of State and local governments to provide housing
- Leverage private sector participation
2020-2024 Five-Year Regional Consolidated Plan & Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Plan
- To review these documents, please click on the link to the Regional Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice: https://www.ventura.org/county-executive-office/community-development/hud-plans-reports/
2015-2019 Five-Year Consolidated Plan & Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Plan
The 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, adopted by City Council on May 11, 2015, identifies the strategies for addressing the priority community needs for the five years ending June 2019. Additionally, HUD approved the City's Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Plan, addressing the needs of the Westside under NRSA goals and guidelines.
The Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), adopted by City Council on June 12, 2017, is designed to specifically encourage public participation in the development or amendment process by low- and moderate-income persons, particularly residents of slum and blighted areas or predominately low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, where HUD program funding is proposed to be used.
Specific public engagement is required for developing the following activities:
- Five-Year Consolidated Plan
- Assessment of Fair Housing
- Annual Action Plan
- Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Reports (CAPER), and
- Substantial Amendments to the any of those mentioned above, or substantial changes to CDBG- or HOME-funded projects.
- Citizen Participation Plan
- Citizen Participation Plan CARES Act Addendum - adopted July 13, 2020
Annual Action Plans - CDBG & HOME
Every year, the City prepares an Annual Action and Funding Plan, which details the projects and programs to be undertaken with the City's federal entitlement funds in achieving the goals identified in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The Action Plan also outlines the goals and proposed outcomes for funded projects. The Action Plans below were adopted by City Council on the dates shown.
- Draft 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan - for City Council review and public comment on Tuesday, May 31, 2022
- Draft Amendment to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan - for City Council review and public comment on Tuesday, May 31, 2022
- Draft 2021-2022 Annual Action and Funding Plan - for City Council review and public comment on April 12, 2021
- 2020-2021 Annual Action and Funding Plan - June 29, 2020
- Draft Amended 2019-2020 Annual Action and Funding Plan - CARES Act of 2020, Round 3
- Amended 2019-2020 Annual Action and Funding Plan - CARES Act of 2020 - July 13, 2020
- 2019-2020 Annual Action and Funding Plan - May 6, 2019
- 2018-2019 CDBG Reallocation Plan - First proposed amendment under the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, and for the 2018-2019 Annual Action and Funding Plan
- 2018-2019 Annual Action and Funding Plan - May 7, 2018
- 2017-2018 Annual Action and Funding Plan - June 12, 2017
- 2016-2017 Annual Action and Funding Plan - May 9, 2016
- 2015-2016 Annual Action and Funding Plan - May 11, 2015
Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER)
The Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) is a summary of the progress toward meeting the goals and objectives that were outlined in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and its Annual Action Plan. The CAPER details the expenditures made in the City's CDBG and HOME programs during each fiscal year and is submitted to HUD under the City's 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.
- 2021-2022 CAPER (draft)
- 2020-2021 CAPER (draft)
- 2019-2020 CAPER
- 2018-2019 CAPER
- 2017-2018 CAPER
- 2016-2017 CAPER
- 2015-2016 CAPER