Title
2023-24 Community Development Block Grant Public Service and Public Facility Notice of Funding Opportunity
Description
This report requests City Council approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process and proposed priorities for the Public Service and Public Facility (PS/PF) program.
Report
Summary
The CDBG NOFO process for the PS/PF program provides an opportunity for nonprofits to apply for funding to implement facility improvements and deliver critical programs and services that serve low- and moderate-income communities in Phoenix. The PS/PF program is an important element of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action (AA) Plan required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24, Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) staff estimates approximately $176,092 in available funds for a Public Service NOFO and $483,273 in available funds for a Public Facility NOFO. Exact funding availability will not be known until HUD provides notice to entitlement agencies of their FY 2023-24 funding allocations, which is anticipated to occur in spring 2023.
Staff proposes PS/PF program priorities based on feedback received and the AA Plan process. PS priorities for the FY 2023-24 NOFO are based on community comments historically received by neighborhood leaders during outreach and engagement activities including community budget hearings, input from local nonprofits who serve low- and moderate-income Phoenix residents, and guidance from the Community Development (CD) Review Committee, a Mayor-appointed advisory board that provides recommendations regarding methods to address the needs of Phoenix neighborhoods and residents. The PF program is proposed to encompass a broad range of acquisition or facility improvement work for nonprofits to submit applications for.
Procurement Information
The proposed priorities for the FY 2023-24 NOFO are as follows:
Public Service Priorities
- Low-Income Youth Services;
- Support Services to Persons with Disabilities; and
- Senior Support Services.
Staff estimates approximately $176,092 will be available for Public Service.
Public Facility Priorities
- Acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, and Americans with Disabilities Act modifications to public facilities, such as senior and youth centers, neighborhood facilities, and childcare buildings.
Staff estimates approximately $483,273 will be available for Public Facility.
Tentative Schedule for FY 2023-24 PS/PF NOFO
- NOFO Released - Nov. 4, 2022
- Submissions Due - Dec. 20, 2022
- Eligibility and Technical Reviews - January 2023
- Funding Recommendations to Subcommittee - April 2023
- City Council Approval - May 2023
- Funding Available/Agency Contracts Executed - July 2023
Financial Impact
The programs will be funded using CDBG grant funds. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was recommended for approval at the Community and Cultural Investment Subcommittee meeting on Oct. 5, 2022, by a 3-0 vote.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the Neighborhood Services Department.