The City of Monterey’s Housing and Property Management Office distributes funds to non-profit organizations providing community services to low- and moderate-income Monterey residents through its annual community services grant funding process.

Each year, non-profit organizations can apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Agencies may be awarded a Grant based upon the target population and services they provide.

The CDBG Program is a flexible program that provides community with funding to address a wide range of unique community development needs. The primary objective of the CDBG program is "the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and very low income."

Funding Priorities

Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate the ability to:

• “Shovel Ready” Projects that can be completed prior to June 30, 2022.
• Projects that meet key community needs as identified in the City’s Consolidated Plan.
• Agency’s track record in implementing the proposed project or similar projects.

Funding Information

The City of Monterey may determine minimums and/or maximums for funding requests for more efficient allocation of funds. Until further notice, applicant agencies should consider minimum grant thresholds of $4,000 and maximum thresholds of $20,000 per program or project. 

Eligibility Criteria

• An application will be deemed eligible if each federal requirement is addressed and the application is completed in accordance with the CDBG program requirements. Each proposed project must:
  • Demonstrate compliance with HUD’s National Objective of providing benefit to low-moderate income (LMI) persons or neighborhoods;
  • Be an eligible activity consistent with the provisions of Title 24 – CFR – 570 (subpart C); and
  • Target one of the applicable goals of the 2020-2025 City of Monterey Consolidated Plan.
• Applicant requirements:
  • Be a public entity or a non-profit organization 501 (c)(3).
  • Governing Body of the organization should be vested in a responsible and active voluntary Board that meets at least quarterly and establishes and enforces policies. The Board should be large enough and structured as to be representative of the community it serves.
  • The organization must provide for adequate administration of the program to ensure the delivery of services. One person should be designated as the director of the organization. If the project is awarded funding, the organization must provide a copy of its Personnel Policies and Procedures, which must include policies prohibiting discrimination, conflict of interest, grievance procedures, and affirmative hiring practices.
• Other requirements:
  • Appropriate Insurance is required on all projects and performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the construction costs are required on all construction projects.
  • Agencies and organizations receiving CDBG funding must be able to document that the individuals, or households, or the area the project serves meets the HUD minimum 51% low to moderate income requirement.

For more information, visit Pubic Service Grants.