The Annual Action Plan provides a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan. As a federal Entitlement City, Pomona receives funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and is required to report and monitor spending. Grantees report on accomplishments and progress toward Consolidated Plan goals in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

The Consolidated Plan is designed to help states and local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions, and to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions. The consolidated planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities that align and focus funding from the CPD formula block grant programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program.

PUBLIC DOCUMENTS

• FY 24-25 Annual Action Plan (Adopted June 3, 2024)
• FY 23-24 Annual Action Plan (Adopted June 5, 2023)
• FY 22-23 Annual Action Plan (Adopted July 18, 2022)
• FY 21-22 Annual Action Plan (Adopted April 18, 2022)
• FY 20-21 Annual Action Plan (Adopted May 4, 2020)
• FY 19-20 Annual Action Plan (Adopted May 6, 2019)
• FY 18-19 Annual Action Plan (Adopted June 18, 2018)

The primary goal of this Citizen Participation Process is to provide and encourage all citizens of the community an opportunity to participate in the planning, implementation, and assessment of this CDBG program. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sets forth policies and procedures for citizen participation, which are designed to maximize the opportunity for citizen participation in the community development process.

Under HUD’s Code of Federal Regulations for the Consolidated Plan (24 CFR Part 91 Sec.91.105), the City must adopt a Citizen Participation Plan that sets forth the City’s policies and procedures for citizen participation in the planning, execution, and evaluation of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and CAPER.

PUBLIC DOCUMENTS

• Citizen Participation Plan (Amended May 4, 2020) 
• FY 24-25 Community Needs Survey Results
• FY 23-24 Community Needs Survey Results
• FY 22-23 Community Needs Survey Results
• FY 21-22 Community Needs Survey Results
• FY 20-21 Community Needs Survey Results
• FY 19-20 Community Needs Survey Results

The CDBG regulations require grantees to submit an Annual Performance Report to HUD within 90 days of the close of a grantee’s program year. This is in accordance with the Consolidated Plan regulations at 24 CFR Part 91 (provided in the Appendix).

Prior to the 1996 Consolidated Plan program year, grantees submitted a Grantee Performance Report (GPR). The report is called the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

The Performance Report incorporates not only the old GPR, but also the reporting requirements for the CDBG Program, HOME, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) programs. Requirements discussed below apply to all of these programs, except where noted as CDBG-specific requirements.

Annual reports are used to meet three basic purposes:

Provide HUD with necessary information to assess each grantee’s ability to carry out its programs in compliance with applicable regulations and requirements; 

Provide information necessary for HUD to report to Congress; and Provide grantees with an opportunity to describe its program achievements with their citizens. 

HUD Consolidated Plan Regulations

• FY 2023-2024 CAPER (Adopted September 16, 2024)
• FY 2022-2023 CAPER (Adopted September 11, 2023)
• FY 2021-2022 CAPER (Adopted September 19, 2022)
• FY 2020-2021 CAPER (Adopted September 20, 2021)
• FY 2019-2000 CAPER (Adopted October 19, 2020)
• FY 2018-2019 CAPER (Adopted September 9, 2019)
• FY 2017-2018 CAPER (Adopted September 10, 2018)

The Consolidated Plan helps the City assess affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions and to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions. The consolidated planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities that align and focus funding from the CPD formula block grant programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program. 

The Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans, which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Plan. Grantees report on accomplishments and progress toward Consolidated Plan goals in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

PUBLIC DOCUMENTS

• FY 23-28 Consolidated Plan (Adopted June 5, 2023)
• FY 18-23 Consolidated Plan (Adopted June 18, 2018)

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INVITATION TO APPLY

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PROGRAM YEAR 2025-2026 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The City of Pomona is accepting project/program proposals from eligible non-profit agencies to carry out activities that benefit low and low to moderate-income residents. Eligible activities will be funded from the City's Program Year (PY) 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations.  The City anticipates having approximately $1,751,044* in CDBG funds available for eligible programs/projects.  

The City of Pomona allocates a portion of its annual CDBG entitlement funds through a Request for Proposals (RFP).  Priorities for funding are based on public hearings; community needs survey; funding caps; and City Council information.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

The City of Pomona invites proposals from qualified agencies to apply for funding under this RFP for developing the Program Year (PY) 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan. The City of Pomona is seeking to collaborate with eligible non-profit agencies to carry out activities under the following priorities:

FUNDING PRIORITIES

Identified through the community input process for the Five Year 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan, the City has established the following six goals to address housing and community development needs, using federal entitlement resources anticipated to be received during that period:

The Program Priorities include but are not limited to:

1. Crime Prevention Activities (police programs)
2. Youth Services (educational, recreational, employment and outreach),
3. Senior Services (nutrition, transportation, medical and other support services),
4. Health and Safety (code compliance)
5. Fair Housing Services
6. Homeless Services Component

ALL PUBLIC AND NON-PUBLIC SERVICE CDBG FUNDING MAY BE ALLOCATED AT THE DISCRETION OF CITY COUNCIL

NOTE: These priorities are subject to change without notice.

CDBG FUNDING CAPS

CDBG regulations specify the types of eligible uses of CDBG funds and established funding limits types of activities.  No more than 15% of the total grant can be spent on Public Social Services Programs (social service activities as defined in the HUD regulations, including Fair Housing services).  Twenty (20%) percent of grant may be used for administrative costs and at least 70% of the available funds must be used for activities benefiting low- to moderate-income persons.

CDBG FUNDED FAIR HOUSING SERVICES ACTIVITIES

Communities may undertake fair housing activities with CDBG funds, including actions to affirmatively further fair housing.  These activities aim to increase housing choice and inform the community about fair housing rights.  Fair housing activities are eligible as administrative activities, subject to the 20 percent planning and administration cap, but as an administrative and planning activity.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

All proposers must meet the local and HUD-defined threshold and eligibility requirements. If a proposal does not meet these threshold requirements, the proposer will be advised that it will not be considered for funding.

PROPOSER’S ELIGIBILITY

The proposer must be an established nonprofit agency or city department primarily serving low-moderate-income individuals.  Pomona residents are eligible to apply.  Organizations must be nonprofit and incorporated by the proposal submittal date.  Proposals must meet a CDBG National Objective and fall within one of the City's priorities as outlined in its approved 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan, City Of Pomona's Core Values, Pomona's Promise Initiatives or Community Solutions for Pomona's Homeless Goals. (Refer to the "resources" tab in ZoomGrants for additional data)

NOTE: Projects that fail to meet the applicable requirements will not be considered for funding.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE  WORKSHOP

All applicants must attend a virtual Technical Assistance Workshop to learn about the CDBG Program, evaluation criteria, local strategies, and the proposal process.

Meeting Information

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NOTE:  This Workshop is mandatory for all agencies applying for funding, regardless of current or past CDBG funding.

THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO THE FOLLOWING

• Defects, irregularities in the presentation of an RFP may be waived.
• Proposals that are disqualified, or in which defects are not waived, will not be reviewed or evaluated by the RFP review team.
• Applicants will be notified of rejected proposals in writing.
• The City reserves the right to increase or decrease any or all funding requests to maximize effectiveness or satisfy budget parameters.
• Past funding is not a guarantee the City will fund a program or service in the future.

RFP AVAILABILITY

A link to the (PY) 2025-2026 online application (through ZoomGrants) is available at https://bit.ly/CDBGPomona

Two-step online application process through ZoomGrants:

• Create an Account – Enter basic information to create an account and obtain a username and login
• Proposal – Agencies can begin completing their application

NOTE: Click HERE to view the ZoomGrants  application.

For program questions contact Vivian Bravo, Housing Analyst via email at vivian.bravo@pomonaca.gov  or by phone at (909) 620-3705. For Technical assistant please contact ZoomGrants directly at (866) 323-5404 (toll free) or by email at Questions@ZoomGrants.com.

SEPARATE RFP SUBMISSIONS

There is no limit to the number of applications an agency may submit, but each project should be submitted as its own application.  Applications selected for funding may receive less than the requested amount depending on the number of applications received, available funds, and program requirements and at the City’s discretion to facilitate better coordination and efficient use of limited funding resources.

NOTE: Funding is not guaranteed to any agency or project.

DISCLAIMER

This solicitation by the City of Pomona does not constitute a commitment to enter into agreement with the applicant.  The City of Pomona is not liable for any costs incurred in the preparation of proposals.  The proposal does not commit the City to award a contract or procure services or supplies.

NOTE: Funding levels are contingent upon actual funding from HUD.

Public Notices

• 30 Day Comment Period for the Final 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan

Environmental Notices

• National Community Renaissance Prisma Artist's Lofts, Pomona Project .pdf

• 2024 HUD Income Limits Sheet
• Acceptable Income Verification Forms
• CDBG Eligible Areas Map
• Contact Information Form
• Contract/ TA Worshop PowerPoint
• Performance Report Form (Attachment A-1)
• Sample Billing Packet
• Sample Client Intake Form
• Sample Certificate of Insurance (COI’s)
• Required Documents for CDBG Activities

CDBG Request for Proposal (RFP) Handouts

• CDBG RFP Workshop_PowerPoint
• CDBG RFP Workshop_Recording (11-13-2024)
• Citizen Participation Survey Results_PY 24-25
• City Council Priorities & Goals
• Consolidated Plan Goals
• Homeless Strategic Plan
• Request for Proposal (RFP) Blank Application
• Requesting a Unique Entity ID Number from SAM.gov
• Pomona’s Promise Initiatives
• ZoomGrants Technical Assistance

HUD Resources

• Cost of Princples
• Playing By the Rules Handbook for Subrecipients
• Guide to National Objectives & Eligible Activities