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

The City of San Bernardino is issuing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for FY 2027‑2028 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). Approximately $2.6 million in CDBG and $256,500 in ESG funding will be awarded to eligible non‑profit and other qualified entities to support low‑ and moderate‑income community development, public‑service activities, and homelessness‑related services. Applications must be submitted through the Neighborly portal between October 26 2026 and December 7 2026. The ESG portion requires a 100 % non‑federal match and is subject to quarterly performance reporting. The award will be a reimbursable grant, with funds disbursed after contract execution and compliance with HUD environmental and insurance requirements. • Funding streams: $2.6 M CDBG (incl. $400 k cap for public‑service activities) and $256.5 k ESG (street outreach, emergency shelter, prevention, rapid re‑housing, HMIS). • Eligibility: Projects must be located within San Bernardino, align with the city’s Consolidated Plan, and for ESG, serve households ≤ 30 % AMI with documented match funds. • Submission: Online via Neighborly; required docs include audited financials, board roster, UEI/SAM registration, insurance certificates, and a detailed project narrative.