Funding Awarded for Housing and Community Development Programs
July 28, 2022 at 1:35 pm The City of Mesa has received more than $6 million, including over $5.4
million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), for various programs to help people in need during
the 2022/2023 fiscal year.
The funds awarded by HUD through
its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant
(ESG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs support housing
and community development activities in Mesa that benefit low and
moderate-income residents and assist in preventing slum and blighting
influences. The City has also announced funding for its Human Services
programs, which receive money from the General Fund and contributions
from the ABC: A Better Community program.
"The City partners
with numerous nonprofit agencies to get input to meet the needs of our
residents, and we are grateful for the financial assistance from HUD and
from many in our community who want to help those who are struggling,"
said Natalie Lewis, Deputy City Manager.
The list of funding
recommendations was submitted by Mesa City Council to HUD as part of the
City's Annual Action Plan, following a 30-day public comment period and
City Council and Human Services Advisory Board public meetings earlier
this year. Mesa allocated the funding to various programs, including
homeless and crisis services, food and basic needs, health services,
youth services and education, workforce development and tax and legal
assistance.
The City of Mesa received $3 million in CDBG
funding for its rehabilitation programs to assist residents with paying
for home repairs and renovations and $1 million in CDBG funding for
rehabilitation of the Reed Park playground. The City also received
$200,000 in HOME funds for its Rental and Utility Deposit Program.
Nonprofit agencies receiving funding include A New Leaf, Community
Bridges, Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) and Save the Family.
These are funds traditionally allocated each year and do not include
other federal funds awarded during and after the pandemic.
A complete list of agencies and funding allocations is available at https://www.mesaaz.gov/residents/community-development. Click on the "Funding Allocations FY 2022/2023" link.
Funding Allocations FY 2021/2022
The Mesa City Council recently approved the FY 2021/2022 Funding Allocations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Human Services. These funding allocations have been provided to non-profit organizations and City Programs that provide programs and services that will assist thousands of Mesa residents that are at risk and in need.
Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program
- Mesa Resident
- Financially impacted by COVID-19
- Income eligible
- Eligibility [PDF]
- Elegibilidad (Spanish) [PDF]
How to Apply for Funding | Plans, Amendments, & Reports |
Community Development provides funding for a variety of programs and services, which assist low-to moderate-income individuals and families. Programs include housing assistance, homeless services, economic development, and improving community facilities. Services help Mesa residents, such as youth, aging, persons with disabilities or experiencing homelessness. This funding is available to non-profits and for-profits, housing developers, and City of Mesa departments.
FY20/21 Funding Awards [PDF]
Funding Sources
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Human Services (A Better Community (ABC) Program)
HOME Investment Partnership Program
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