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FY 2026/2027 Annual Funding Recommendations City Council Study Session Michelle Albanese, Housing and Community Development Director Justin Boyd, Housing and Community Development Administrator March 26, 2026 1 HUD and Local Funding Sources Federal Programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Local Programs: Human Services and A Better Community (ABC) 2 Timeline Aug. NOFO Published Funding Info Distributed Sept. Funding Kick Off Oct. Applications Due Internal Review & Eligibility Nov. Community Development Staff Scores Due Dec. Agency Presentations HCDAB Scores Due Jan. Funding Spreadsheet & Scores Finalized Funding Recommendations Completed Feb. Meet with City Manager Mar. CCD March 12 & 19, 2026 3 Funding Considerations City Council Strategic Priorities Eligible Activity Regulatory Compliance Agency Capacity HCDAB & Staff Scoring 4 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CDBG is a federal HUD program that provides flexible funding to cities to address community development needs Funds primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents Typical uses include housing rehabilitation, public facility improvements, neighborhood infrastructure, and limited public services 5 Eligible CDBG Activities Public Service Activities (subject to 15% cap): Homeless services and housing stability programs Senior services, youth programs, and food assistance Case management and supportive services Non-Public Service Activities: Housing rehabilitation programs Public facility and accessibility improvements Neighborhood infrastructure improvements (sidewalks, lighting, drainage) Code enforcement and blight removal Economic Development 6 Lower-Risk CDBG Non-Public Service Activities Emergency Rehabilitation Programs – Health and safety repairs for low-income homeowners Public Facility Improvements – Parks, community centers, and ADA accessibility modifications Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements – Sidewalks, lighting, drainage, and accessibility improvements Code Enforcement and Blight Removal – Addressing unsafe structures and neighborhood deterioration 7 Higher-Risk CDBG Non-Public Service Activities Economic development activities – Projects that rely on job creation or retention requirements Require detailed documentation showing jobs primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons Property acquisition for future redevelopment – Development timelines can delay project completion and expenditure deadlines Projects dependent on future financing, environmental review, other regulatory requirements – increase project costs Large multi-partner development projects – Activities involving multiple funding sources or development partners that Increase administrative complexity and implementation timelines 8 FY 26/27 CDBG Estimated Funding Available 9 15% Public Services + Program Income $21,928 = $573,240 CDBG Funding 10 Agency Project Name Recommended Award Family Promise - Greater Phoenix Mesa Family Shelter Program $ 85,820 Child Crisis Arizona Early Education Services for Low-Income Mesa Families $ 80,000 Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) Emergency Shelter for Mesa Adults & Seniors - Single Adult Shelter &The Haven Senior Shelter $ 63,191 A New Leaf Housing Support Services - La Mesita & Desert Leaf $ 51,703 COM - Office of Homeless Solutions Navigation Services $ 292,526 Total $ 573,240 Agency Project Name Recommended Award City of Mesa (Set Aside) Emergency Rehabilitation Program $ 2,389,017 Total $ 2,389,017 Public Services Non-Public Services HOME Investment Partnerships Program HOME is HUD’s primary program for creating and preserving affordable housing. Funds support development and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing. Additional uses include homebuyer assistance and tenant-based rental assistance for low-income households. 11 FY 26/27 Estimated Funding Available 12 HOME Investment Partnership Program 13 Agency Project Name Recommended Award City of Mesa (set-aside) Rental and Utility Deposit Program $ 400,000 A New Leaf La Mesita Phase 4 Construction $ 2,673,350 Total $ 3,073,350 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) ESG supports a community’s homelessness response system. Funds may be used for emergency shelter operations, rapid rehousing, and homelessness prevention. Programs also support street outreach and coordinated entry services. 14 FY 26/27 Estimated Funding Available 15 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) 60% Cap on Shelter Services Operations 16 Agency Project Name Recommended Award Save the Family Foundation of Arizona Rapid Rehousing for Mesa Families $ 110,505 Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA) I-HELP Emergency Shelter $ 40,000 A New Leaf East Valley Men's Center $ 164,010 Total $ 314,515 Human Services and A Better Community (ABC) Human Service Activities Crisis Services Prevention & Early Intervention Services Transitional Services Long-Term Support Human Service Funding Local funding supporting human services activities. ABC Donated funding supporting human services activities. 17 FY 26/27 Estimated Funding Available 18 A Better Community (ABC) Agency Project Name Recommended Award Valley of the Sun YMCA Pathways to Success: Quality Childcare & Early Education for Every Family - Ross Farnsworth $ 35,000 House of Refuge, Inc. Transitional Housing for Homeless Families $ 50,000 Arizona Brainfood Weekend Food Bags $ 19,500 Total $ 104,500 19 Human Services Funds Agency Project Name Recommended Award City of Mesa Off The Streets Program* $ 547,163 Total $ 547,163 20 *Staff is continuing to look for alternate funding. Human Services Funds – Non-Profits (Alternate) 21 Agency Project Name Recommended Award Arizona Brainfood Weekend Food Bags $ 30,500 Oakwood Creative Care, Inc. Comprehensive Day Care Services for Low-Income, Older Adults in Mesa w/ Cognitive & Physical Impairments - Two Mesa Locations $ 40,000 Teen Lifeline Youth Crisis Services $ 50,000 Aster Aging, Inc Meals on Wheels - Mesa Downtown and Red Mountain Centers $ 50,000 Paz de Cristo Community Center Relief Services to Empower Individuals $ 50,000 Matthew's Crossing Meals to Grow Program $ 35,000 Homeless Youth Connection, Inc Empowering Youth for the Future $ 25,940 Oakwood Creative Care, Inc. Community Hub Community Engagement Services for Low-Income, Older Adults in Mesa $ 10,000 United Food Bank Mesa Emergency Food Assistance $ 50,000 Maggie's Place, Inc Shelter Services at the Hannah House $ 50,000 Save the Family Foundation of Arizona Pathways to Stability for Mesa Families & Children Experiencing Homelessness $ 44,293 Catholic Charities Community Services, Inc. My Sister's Place/Pathways: Walking Alongside Survivors of DV $ 50,000 East Valley Institute of Technology Hope Tech $ 50,000 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ) Healthy Habits, Healthy Minds for Mesa Youth $ 11,430 Total $ 547,163 Next Steps 22 March 30, 2026 (tentative) 30-Day Public Comment Period May 4, 2026 City Council Approval May 15, 2026 Funding Submittal to HUD Thank you... 23 Questions? 24