Presentation

FY 2026/2027 
Annual Funding Recommendations 
Community and Cultural Development Committee 
Michelle Albanese, Housing and Community Development Director
Justin Boyd, Housing and Community Development Administrator
March 19, 2026
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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)
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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
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Funding Considerations
City Council 
Strategic Priorities
Eligible Activity
Regulatory 
Compliance
Agency Capacity
HCDAB & Staff 
Scoring
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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.
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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
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FY 26/27 Estimated Funding Available vs. Requested
CDBG  
$3,675,410
Requested 
$3,142,909
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CDBG Administration (≤20%): $2,940,328
CDBG Public Service Allocation (15%): $551,312
CDBG Non-Public Service Allocation: $2,389,016

CDBG Public Services
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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

CDBG Non-Public Services
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Agency
Project Name
Recommended Award
City of Mesa (Set Aside)
Emergency Rehabilitation Program
$                        2,389,017 
Total
$                        2,389,017

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.
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FY 26/27 Estimated Funding Available vs. Requested
HOME  
$6,618,404
Requested 
$6,546,650
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HOME Administration (≤10%): $6,148,909
Less 15% CHDO Set-Aside (15%): $6,129,513

HOME Investment Partnership Program
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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.
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FY 26/27 Estimated Funding Available vs. Requested
ESG        
$340,016
Requested 
$440,153
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ESG Administration (≤7.5%): $314,515

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
60% Cap on Shelter Services Operations
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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.
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FY 26/27 Estimated Funding Available vs. Requested
Human 
Services/ABC 
$651,663
Requested 
$1,197,171.98
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Human Services Allocation: $547,163
ABC Allocation: $104,500

Human Services Funds
Agency
Project Name
Recommended Award
City of Mesa 
Off The Streets Program 
$                            547,163 
Total $                            547,163 
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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 
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Next Steps
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March 26, 
2026 Study 
Session
March 30, 
2026 
(tentative) 
30-Day Public 
Comment 
Period
May 4, 2026 
City Council 
Approval
May 15, 
Funding 
Submittal to 
HUD

Thank you...
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Questions? 
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