Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) & HOME Programs

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Public Hearing

FY 2024/2025 Annual Action Plan

 

The City of Scottsdale Human Services Commission will hold a public hearing February 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to obtain citizen input on its use of the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Community Development Block Grant and its Annual Action Plan at City Hall located at 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ. 85251.

The City of Scottsdale anticipates receiving $1,163,185 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding allocation. The CDBG funds may be used for the following activities and must benefit qualifying individual families who are low and moderate income:

  1. Public Services
  2. Housing Rehabilitation
  3. Acquisition of Real Property
  4. Public Facilities
  5. Economic Development
  6. Planning and Administration.

The City of Scottsdale anticipates receiving $355,614 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding allocation.  The HOME funds may be used for the following activities and must benefit qualifying individual families who are low and moderate income:

  1. Homeowner (owner-occupied) rehabilitation
  2. Rental housing acquisition, new construction, or rehabilitation
  3. Homebuyer housing acquisition, new construction, or rehabilitation, including direct assistance to eligible homebuyers to purchase the housing
  4. Tenant-based rental assistance (rental subsidy)

Prior to a submission of an Annual Action Plan outlining the use of the CDBG funds, the City of Scottsdale must hold a public meet to receive input and comments regarding the use of these funds and eligible activities. Citizens are encouraged to comment on the use of the CDBG funds on February 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. through the City of Scottsdale Human Services Commission or by emailing Chad Beougher, Community Development Supervisor at [email protected].

It is the policy of the City of Scottsdale not to discriminate and provide equal opportunity to all persons regardless of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability in the access, provision and treatment of city services, programs, and activities. Persons with special needs for assistance in translation, or those with a disability, may request a reasonable accommodation by calling 480-312-7156 or TTY at 480-312-7411 as early as possible to allow time to arrange accommodations.

 

 

Notice of Public Hearing

FY 2023/2024 Annual Action Plan First Substantial Amendment

 

The City of Scottsdale will hold a public hearing November 9, 2023, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ. 85251 to obtain citizen input and comment on its First Substantial Amendment 2023/24 Year 4 Annual Action Plan. The formal comment process commences October 19, 2023, and ends November 20, 2023.  The Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan includes an Application for Federal Assistance to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for FY 2023/24 (July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024). Written comments should be addressed to City of Scottsdale, Community Assistance Office, 6535 E. Osborn Rd. – Building 8, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.  The Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plans for FY2023/24 and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY 2022/23 are available for review at the Community Assistance Office. Those interested in receiving a copy of the Annual Action Plan and/or the CAPER report may do so by contacting Chad Beougher, Community Development Supervisor at [email protected] or 480-312-7424.  These documents may be made available in alternate formats upon request.  The key items, which may be addressed during the public hearing, will include, but not be limited to, the following items for the Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment:

  • The City of Scottsdale will be re-allocating approximately $49,000 in CDBG funds in FY 2023/2024, to benefit eligible low/moderate income persons by addressing the needs of loneliness and social isolation of older adults as a serious public health concern through a senior services caseworker.

Citizens may comment on any aspect of the Annual Action Plan and/or the City’s performance in addressing housing and community development needs.

It is the policy of the City of Scottsdale not to discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identify or disability.   Persons with special needs for assistance in translation, or those with a disability, may request a reasonable accommodation by calling 480-312-7156 or TTY at 480-312-7411 as early as possible to allow time to arrange accommodations.      

 

Notice of Funding Availability Fiscal Year 2024/2025

The City of Scottsdale is seeking to distribute funding directly to projects identified as top priority community needs; however, eligible proposals submitted outside these top priorities will still be considered for Community Development Block Grant and Scottsdale Cares.

  1. Emergency Housing Assistance
  2. Crisis Case Management
  3. Homeless Supportive Services and Shelters
  4. Vulnerable Populations: Seniors and Disabled

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG):

The City of Scottsdale is requesting proposals for the use an estimated $1,163,185 for FY 2024/2025 allocation Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, which are expected to be available July 1, 2024, for activities benefiting low and moderate-income Scottsdale families. Proposals for any eligible CDBG activity consistent with the City’s Consolidated Plan may be submitted.

Public Services: Approximately $174,000 shall be available for Public Services activities only addressing Homelessness Supportive Services and Shelters. Only a 25% funding cap shall be enforced for all CDBG Public Services activities; requested proposal amounts shall not exceed $43,500.

Housing: Approximately $200,00 may be made available for Housing activities.

Public Facilities: No funds will be made available for Public Facility activities.

SCOTTSDALE CARES: $150,000
The City of Scottsdale is requesting proposals for activities that support programs which promote the positive development of youth, adults, and seniors, strengthen the capabilities of families and the self-sufficiency of adults, or assist residents in addressing crisis needs. Priority will be given to programs that address top priority needs: #1. Emergency Housing Assistance, #2. Crisis Case Management and #4. Vulnerable Populations: Seniors and Disabled. A 15% funding cap will be enforced, requested proposal amounts shall not exceed $22,500.

SRPMIC: $75,000
Funding Proposals will only be accepted for Home Delivered Meals through the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community Funds.

CITY GENERAL FUNDS: Up to $100,000
The City of Scottsdale is requesting proposals for the use of General Funds.

  • Activities for General Funds would be for the following categories:
  • Brokerage Services (agencies providing services within City of Scottsdale Human Services facilities)
  • Domestic Violence Shelter Services
  • Legal Services
  • Services for Seniors

Priority will be given to programs that address top priority needs #1. Emergency Housing Assistance, #2. Crisis Case Management and #4. Vulnerable Populations: Seniors and Disabled. A funding cap will be enforced; requested proposal amounts shall not exceed $22,500.

ENDOWMENT FUNDS: $8,600
Activities for Endowment Funds would be for the following categories:

  • Community projects and programs for the public good
  • City of Scottsdale youth programs


The Community Assistance Office will be presenting an Applicant Orientation tentatively on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. at 6535 E. Osborn Rd. Bldg. 9., Scottsdale, AZ 85251.

A PowerPoint presentation will be available to view afterwards, including information that is typically reviewed at the orientation. For agencies interested in applying for and learning more about the funding process, please visit the Funding information webpage.

All interested applicants shall use the City of Scottsdale Neighborly participant portal. We will not accept any applications that are not submitted through the Neighborly software.

Proposals for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 funding will be available beginning 8 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at the Scottsdale Neighborly Participant Portallinks to external site.

(Qualifying organizations shall be City of Scottsdale programs or organizations that are tax exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.)

The deadline for submission of proposals is 4:00 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.

For information regarding CDBG, Scottsdale Cares and Endowment Funds, please contact Chad Beougher, Community Development Supervisor, at 480-312-7424

The City reserves the right to retain CDBG funds for City-specific activities and funding is contingent based on FY 24/25 approved budget.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

The City of Scottsdale receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CDBG funds are provided on a formula basis to entitlement communities to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments and/or by expanding economic opportunities, primarily for low and moderate income persons.

The Community Assistance Office (CAO) works with the Human Services Commission and City Council to allocate CDBG funds on an annual basis.

What results did CDBG Public Service have in the fiscal year 2019/20?

Check out these results (PDF)

What results did CDBG Public Facilities and Housing have in the fiscal year 2019/20?

Check out these results (PDF)

This year the following activities/projects are funded with CDBG funds:

Download FY 22/23 Funding Resolution

HOME Program

The HOME Program is funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The Community Assistance Office (CAO) works with the Human Services Commission and City Council to allocate HOME funds on an annual basis.

This year the following activities/projects are funded with HOME finds:

Download FY 20/21 Funding Resolution