Date January 12, 2026
To: City of Barstow
RE: 2026-2027 CDBG FUNDING PRIORITIZATIONS
Each year, San Bernardino County (County) must prepare and submit an Action Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This plan identifies the expected funding amount from HUD and outlines specific activities planned to achieve the County’s housing and community development goals and objectives.
The County has provided an estimated funding allocation to meet the submission timeline, though this estimate may fluctuate based on the federal budget approval. Once the federal allocation is finalized, adjustments to your city’s allocation may be necessary. For Program Year (PY) 2026- 2027, your City’s estimated annual allocation is $135,875. All PY 2026-2027 CDBG funding must be fully allocated, leaving no unencumbered funding.
This estimated allocation is based on a projected 10% reduction from PY 2025-2026 and the most recent U.S. Census data for poverty levels, overcrowded housing, and population estimates, meaning the allocation may increase or decrease once final figures are released. Please note that all amounts are subject to change based on HUD’s actual allocation to the CDBG Program.
In response to the PY 2026-2027 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), the County has received several proposals and evaluated each for federal compliance and scored each application based on the new scoring rubric identified in the 2026-2027 CDBG NOFA. To support your city’s involvement in this process, please provide a recommended funding list of eligible proposals (utilizing the attached Form) that best align with your city’s goals and objectives. Attached to assist your city in providing a list of recommended projects are:
1. List of Eligible/Ineligible (If Any) Projects Applications
2. Cooperating City Recommended Projects Form
As a Cooperative City in the County’s CDBG program, your city must complete a public hearing for your CDBG funding recommendations and submit the City Council’s action on the attached Cooperating City Recommended Projects Form, along with your City Council minutes, by February 12, 2026. Submissions after this date may not be included in the list of projects presented to the County Board of Supervisors.
Community Revitalization
Diane Rundles
Assistant Executive Officer
Carrie Harmon
Director, Community
Development & Housing
Marcus Dillard
Chief of Homeless
Services
560 East Hospitality Lane, Suite 200, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0052 | Phone: 909.501.0600 2026-2027 CDBG FUNDING PRIORITIZATIONS
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Grant Process and Funding Thresholds:
The 15% Public Service Cap applies to cities with a CDBG funding allocation of $100,000 or more.
The allowable number of new projects depends on each city’s formula share of the CDBG allocation, and the maximum number of newly funded construction projects is based on your City’s CDBG allocation as well.
Your City’s specific funding details for this cycle are as follows:
- Total Allowable Projects: 7
- Maximum Number of Construction Projects: 2
Thank you for your continued support of the CDBG program. We appreciate receiving your funding recommendations no later than February 12, 2025. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact your assigned Analyst.
Your City Council-approved funding recommendations will be included in the County’s 2026-2027 Action Plan and are anticipated to be approved by the County Board of Supervisors in April 2026.
Sincerely,
BRYAN ANDERSON, Supervising CDH Analyst
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