CDBG Program
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a federal grant program by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CDBG is a formula grant allocated to local governments for the purpose of developing viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities principally for persons of low and moderate-income.
Each year, the City receives approximately $200,000 of CDBG funds from HUD for local community development, housing activities, and public services. The City administers the distribution of funds to service providers and for capital projects. Regulations governing the CDBG program require that each activity meet one of the following three broad national objectives:
- Benefit people with low and moderate incomes
- Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight
- Meet an urgent need (such as earthquake, flood, or hurricane relief)
The following examples of the activities and services that the City has implemented with CDBG funding:
- Niguel Woods Street Improvement project
- Sea Country Senior Center Expansion project
- Fair Housing and Tenant/Landlord Counseling Services
- Services for youth, senior, persons with disabilities, and homeless
Notice of Availability of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
The City is accepting applications from interested, existing tax-exempt California non-profit organizations that provide eligible CDBG services benefiting lower-income Laguna Niguel residents. All eligible applications will be reviewed by a Grants Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council. This committee will make recommendations to the City Council on funding allocations to service providers. The City Council will hold a public hearing at a later date to review the Ad Hoc recommendations and make the final award determinations.
Applications will be accepted from January 3, 2023, until 5:00 P.M. on February 3, 2023, at the City of Laguna Niguel offices and via email. Applications may not be sent by facsimile and no extension of the deadline will be granted. Applications may be photocopied but must be signed by the official authorized to act on behalf of the applicant (electronic signature is acceptable).
- CDBG FY23-24 Fillable Application
- CDBG FY23-24 Application Guidelines
- Notice of Availability CDBG FY23-24
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Public Notice
The CAPER is a summary of the progress toward meeting the goals and objectives outlined in the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action for that reporting period.
2022-2023 Annual Action Plan
The Annual Action Plan serves the following functions: 1) a planning document and expenditure plan for the City; 2) an annual application for federal funds under HUD’s formula grant programs; 3) a strategy for the upcoming fiscal year that describes programs and projects to be undertaken to meet established goals; and 4) a basis for assessing performance. The 2022-23 Annual Action Plan satisfies the requirements to receive CDBG funds from HUD.
If you have any questions, please email CDBG@CityofLagunaniguel.org.
2-1-1 Orange County
2-1-1 Orange County offers a comprehensive information and referral system linking Orange County residents to community health and human services and support. Callers seeking assistance can dial 211 (toll-free) or (888) 600-4357 24 hours-a-day and be connected to trained, multilingual Information and Referral specialists.
Fair Housing
The City contracts with the Fair Housing Council of Orange County to provide fair housing services. The agency works to fulfill a mission of protecting the quality of life in Orange County by ensuring equal access to housing opportunities, fostering diversity, and preserving dignity and human rights. If you have been the victim of housing discrimination or have a landlord/tenant issue, call (714)569-0823 or go to the Fair Housing of OC’s website.