Annual Funding Application Process Begins Sept. 10 for Housing and Community Development Programs

Annual Funding Application Process Begins Sept. 10 for Housing and Community Development Programs

The City of Mesa will host a kick-off meeting for agencies interested in applying for federal and local funding to support housing and community activities. These funds primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents and help prevent or eliminate slum or blight.

The meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at 57 E. First St., upper-level Chambers. Topics will include funding sources, eligibility requirements, City Council priorities and training on the ZoomGrants application software.

Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and affordable housing developers. Mesa anticipates the following amounts will be available for FY 2026/2027:

• CDBG (Community Development Block Grant)

  • Public Service $275,656

  • Rehabilitation (set-aside for City projects) $2,389,016

  • Office of Homeless Solutions (set-aside for City projects) $275,656

• ESG (Emergency Solutions Grant) $340,016
• HOME (TBRA, Rental Development, New Construction, Acquisition/Rehab) $6,618,403.97
• HOME (HOME Investment Partnerships) CHDO (Community Housing Development Organization $361,121
• Human Services/ABC $651,663

Funding for Human Services programs comes from the City's General Fund and the A Better Community (ABC) program, which receives donations from residents made through utility bill contributions. These funds support services that promote community safety, encourage self-sufficiency and expand economic and social opportunities for residents.

The annual application process closes on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 11:59 p.m. Agencies can view the application process scheduleonline. Funding recommendations will be considered by the Mesa City Council next spring, following a 30-day public comment period.