TO: Community Development Block Grant Program Committee
THRU: Russell Bunim, Community Development Director
FROM: Jessica Herrera, Housing Manager
1. Subject
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Presentation of proposals for the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan.
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2. Summary
Presentation of proposed public infrastructure projects and public service programs for consideration of Community Development Block Grant funding to be included in the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan
3. Recommended Action
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Receive and file.
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4. Discussion and Background
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires jurisdictions that receive annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) or HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funding to prepare a Consolidated Plan (CP). The CP assesses local housing and community development needs and establishes a data-driven, place-based framework to guide funding decisions. Implementation of the CP occurs through Annual Action Plans (AAPs), which identify specific actions and activities to address the priority needs outlined in the CP.
The City is currently developing its 2026-2027 AAP, which represents the second year of implementation under the 2025-2029 CP. The CP establishes five priority goals for the use of CDBG and HOME funds during fiscal years 2026-2030:
1. Economic Development
2. Homelessness
3. Affordable Housing
4. Public Programs
5. Public Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Projects
To support alignment with these priorities, the City issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) on November 27, 2025. Applications were accepted through January 26, 2026, with technical assistance available to applicants upon request. The City received nine applications for public service programs and one application for a public infrastructure project.
The following organizations submitted proposals that will be presented at the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Committee Public Meeting scheduled for February 12, 2026, listed below by funding category:
Public Programs
1. Assistance League
2. Boys & Girls Club of Central Orange Coast
3. Fair Housing
4. Families Forward
5. Friendly Center
6. Harm Reduction Circle
7. The Hub OC
8. Los Angeles Wealth and Opportunity Institute
9. Orange Police Department
Public Infrastructure
1. Orange Public Works Department
This meeting provides an opportunity to hear presentations and ask questions regarding proposed programs and funding requests. No funding decisions will be made at this time. Final deliberation by the CDBG Committee will occur at the Public Hearing on March 12, 2026.