CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
FY 2026-2027 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT APPLICATION
FOR FAIR HOUSING PROVIDERS
To be considered for funding a complete application & documents listed below must be submitted as a hard copy and electronic copy by the due date/time.
Do not submit testimonials, letters of support, or program literature
MODIFIED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Organization Name:
Program Name:
CDBG Amount Requested: $ (minimum $15,000, maximum $30,000) CDBG Grant Application Check List
.......Application
....... Attachment A: Past & Projected Accomplishments
....... Attachment B: Proposed Budget
....... Attachment C: CDBG Funded Personnel
....... Attachment D: City CDBG Outcomes Worksheet
.......Signed Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
Submit the following Supporting Documents as PDF files on a USB Drive / Remove all passwords/ Do not submit hard copies ....... Proposed Program Application or Intake Sheet
....... IRS Tax Exempt Documentation (remove all passwords) ....... Current Board of Directors Roster
.…… Most Recent Financial Audit & 990 Tax Filing (remove all passwords) Application is due 5:00 PM February 23, 2026
Late Applications will not be accepted
Submit application to:
Elizabeth Medina
City of Cathedral City
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero CA, 92234
AND
Email the completed signed application form and return to: [email protected] Check each item included in your application package & USB drive. Ensure an authorized representative sign the application certification. Ensure all required text fields & applicable boxes are completed or checked. While filling out the application, if additional space is needed, please attach another sheet of paper to the application.
Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.
Fair Housing Program
25,000
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1. APPLICANT GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Organization Legal Name:
B. Address:
C. Program Name:
D. CDBG Amount Requested: $
E. Is this application submitted by a coalition/collaborative organization? Yes No
(If “Yes,” ensure Section 7 of the Application is completed) F. Is this application submitted by a faith-based organization? Yes No
G. Location of where service will be provided (i.e., specify if program is citywide, a street address, a school site, etc.):
H. Person to contact regarding this application & program administration:
Name: Telephone:
Fax: Email Address:
I. Federal Tax ID Number:
J. Unique Entity Identifier (Replaced DUNS Number):
K. Official Authorized to Submit an Application:
Name:
Title:
Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.
P.O. Box 1068, Riverside CA 92502
Fair Housing Program
25,000
Citywide
Rose Mayes
951 682-6581
951 682-0262
rosemayes@fairhousing,net
33-0533809
RY1KPSJMPNA5
Rose Mayes
Executive Director
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2. APPLICATION SUMMARY (This summary will be used in reports to the City Council & the public) Provide a brief summary of the proposed program, how the program will address a priority need in City, and how CDBG grant funds will be used. *Please note–if awarded, substantial modifications to the proposed use of grant funds will not be allowed. If you are submitting a coalition application, discuss the role of coalition partners & how program & administrative efforts will be coordinated.
3. COMMUNITY NEED
Provide data relevant to the need for the proposed program in City. Ensure information is specific to City.
Specifically address how the proposed program will impact the identified community need and how a service gap will be eliminated or demonstrably reduced.
The purpose and intent of the project is to provide services to the residents of Cathedral City which will serve to overcome impediments to fair housing and to someday eradicate housing discrimination. In addition, the purpose and intent of the proposed project is to provide services to the residents of Cathedral City which will bring mediation and resolution to landlord/ tenant concerns and disputes. The needs are identified through the nature of the calls received daily at the FHCRC offices. The common thread is discrimination against residents that are members of state and federal protected classes, and disputes regarding rent, habitability, and notices. FHCRC services also facilitate home ownership, whether for potential new owners or those facing economic problems.
Fair Housing services provided by FHCRC are unique as no other agency has professionals specifically trained to provide anti-discrimination and landlord-tenant counseling. These services are mandated by HUD. FHCRC has the unique knowledge to file discrimination cases with the appropriate federal, state or private enforcement providers. FHCRC also provides fair housing education, first time homebuyer and foreclosure prevention counseling, mediation and conciliation. Outreach efforts continue to increase and added venues have been created whereby fair housing information has been disseminated to the general public. This increases the number of clients reached and educated about fair housing laws. These opportunities to expand fair housing education and outreach substantially increases FHCRC’s level of service which directly benefits Cathedral City and the residents it serves. All services are provided at no cost to the clients.
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4. ORGANIZATION CAPACITY & EXPERIENCE
A. State your organization’s experience to carry out the proposed program. Include information regarding length of time the organization has provided the proposed service(s), staff qualifications (i.e., license, academic credentials, etc.) & other relevant information.
B. Summarize your organization’s experience administering CDBG public service grant funds.
Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.’s (FHCRC) program has been in existence since 1986. FHCRC has experienced housing professionals and counselors, many of whom have been in the housing industry for more than 15 years as either real estate professionals, housing counselors or property managers. The Executive Director, Rose Mayes, has been in the housing industry for over 35 years and has led many ground breaking initiatives in affirmative furthering fair housing.
These efforts have been recognized on a local, state, and national level.
The services for FHCRC have been primarily funded with CDBG funds from municipalities requiring a fair housing program. These municipalities include but not limited to: County of Riverside, City of Riverside, Palm Springs, Corona, Moreno Valley, Palm Desert, Perris, Temecula, Menifee, Jurupa Valley, Hemet and Cathedral City. FHCRC has also secured non-CDBG contracts to provide other services, which are directly related to fair housing and other housing issues. Through the vision and leadership of Rose Mayes, FHCRC regularly sets high goals each fiscal year and achieves them.
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C. If your agency has received CDBG funding from the City in past years, complete the table below for most recent years. Mark if your agency has NOT received CDBG funding from the City in past years.
YEAR FUNDS RECEIVED CDBG GRANT AMOUNT NAME OF FUNDED PROGRAM $
$
$
D. If previously funded by City CDBG, has your agency ever failed to expend all awarded grant funds? Yes No
If “Yes,” explain reasons:
E. If previously funded by City CDBG, has your agency ever failed to meet contractual accomplishment goals? Yes No
If “Yes,” explain reasons:
F. If your agency has not received CDBG funding from City in the last 2 years, list 3 references for the proposed program: Mark if your agency HAS received CDBG funding from the City in the last 2 years.
GRANT PROVIDER GRANT PROVIDER CONTACT NAME
TELEPHONE # & EMAIL
GRANT
AMOUNT
DATES COVERED
BY GRANT FUNDS
$
$
$
G. Compliance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart F (Single Audit):
1. In any of the past 3 years, has your agency expended more than $1,000,000 in federal funds during a fiscal year? Yes No
2. During this year(s), did your agency prepare a Single Audit compliant with 2 CFR 200, Subpart F? Yes No
If “Yes” please provide a copy of most recent Single Audit. If “No” please explain why a Single Audit was not prepared.
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2025-2026
Fair Housing Program
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Attached on USB Drive
2024-2025
20,000
20,000
Fair Housing Program
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5. PROGRAM INFORMATION
A. Complete the following budget summary for the proposed program. 2026-2027 City CDBG Grant Funds Requested: $
1. Total 2026-2027 Program Budget:
(The total budget for same program that may be offered at multiple jurisdictions)
2. Total 2026-2027 Agency Budget: $
B. Detail how requested CDBG funds will be utilized (e.g., staff salaries, benefits; program supplies; insurance; direct client assistance, etc.). *If awarded, substantial modifications to the proposed use of grant funds will not be allowed. Ensure that Attachment B “Proposed Program Budget” is reflective of this outline.
C. What is the per unit cost to deliver of the proposed program? $ D. How does this cost per unit of service compare to other similar services? E. Does the proposed program serve Veterans? (Note: Up to 10 additional rating points may be awarded to this application based on the percent of Veterans served.) Yes No If “Yes,” what is the total percentage of Veteran clients served by the program? % $
25,000
25,000
584,490
The funds will be utilized as listed on Attachment B. Funds are expended and then reimbursed on a monthly basis. The chart is self-explanatory.
43.95 It is comparable to other cities.
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F. Provide the following information regarding full -time, part-time, contract & volunteer staff that will be utilized to provide the proposed service. (If CDBG funds are requested for any personnel costs, Attachment C “CDBG Funded Personnel” must be completed).
Full-Time Staff: Part-Time Staff:
Contract Staff: Volunteers:
G. What percentage of the organization’s total budget is spent on fundraising & overall administration? %
H. Provide the following information regarding the number of unduplicated clients that will be served by the proposed program:
1. Total number of unduplicated clients, regardless of city of residence that will be service by the program between 7/1/26 & 6/30/27?
2. Total number of unduplicated City clients that will be served with requested CDBG funds between 7/1/26 & 6/30/27?
3. What is the total proposed program budget for FY 2026-2027? $
4. What % of the total program budget will be used to serve unduplicated City residents? %
I. Budget Leveraging
Will other grant funding be requested for this program from any the county, state, federal agency, and/or foundation, etc.? Yes No
If “Yes,” will any of these grant funds be used to assist City Residents (complete table)?
NAME OF SOURCE FUNDING NAME
(E.G., ESG, LEAP)
TOTAL GRANT
AMOUNT
GRANT AMOUNT THAT
WILL SERVE CM RESIDENTS
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
J. Is this the proposed program new? Yes No If this is not a “New” program, how will this program be expanded from current program efforts?
K. Will requested CDBG funds be used as “seed money” to create additional funding opportunities? Yes No
L. Will requested CDBG funds be used to match funding requested for another funder? Yes No If “Yes,” provide information regarding the other grant source & match requirements. ‡ Ensure that these amounts are also listed in “ATTACHMENT B PROPOSED 2026-2027 PROGRAM BUDGET.” 7 0
1 0
4 570
570
25,000
100
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Fair Housing efforts are ingoing.
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6. HUD REQUIREMENTS
Provide the following information regarding the number of individuals to be served by the proposed program & your agency from 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2027:
A. Number of unduplicated City residents the program will serve with requested CDBG funds? Individuals.
What % of these individuals will be of low/moderate income? %
B. Does the proposed program application/intake form collect all HUD-required information? Yes No
If “Yes,” how is this information documented? Please circle one of the following options:
a. Self-Certification (HUD requires full income documentation for 10% to 20% of program beneficiaries) b. Analysis of household income documents such as tax returns/pay checks c. Program serves presumed beneficiary category List category If “No,” how will this information be collected & reported to the City? C. Submit a copy of the current or proposed program application/intake form with your application submission package.
D. If the proposed service assists the homeless, what percentage of clients are “chronic homeless?” %
Note: HUD requires that each organization providing services to individuals with CDBG public service grant funds document the size, race/ethnicity & income of assisted households. Income documentation is not required for programs that exclusively serve a “presumed benefit” population; however, documentation of presumed beneficiary status is required. Presumed beneficiaries include: abused children, seniors (over 62 years of age), battered spouses, severely disabled adults, homeless persons, illiterate persons, persons with HIV/AIDS, migrant farm workers .
HUD defines chronically homeless as:
(1) An individual who:
(i) Is homeless & lives in a place not meant for human habitation, a safe haven, or in an emergency shelter & (ii) Has been homeless & living or residing in a place not meant for human habitation, a safe haven, or in an emergency shelter continuously for at least 1 year or on at least 4 separate occasions in the last 3 years, where each homeless occasion was at least 15 days &
(iii) Can be diagnosed with 1 or more of the following conditions: substance use disorder, serious mental illness, developmental disability, post-traumatic stress disorder, cognitive impairments resulting from brain injury, or chronic physical illness or disability;
(2) An individual who has been residing in an institutional care facility, including a jail, substance abuse or mental health treatment facility, hospital, or other similar facility, for fewer than 90 days & met all of the criteria in paragraph (1) before entering that facility; or (3) A family with an adult head of household (or if there is no adult in the family, a minor head of household) who meets all of the criteria in paragraph (1), including a family whose composition has fluctuated while the head of household has been homeless.
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100
570
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E. All CDBG -funded activities are required to provide output (i.e. number of individuals served) & outcome (i.e. anticipated benefit to program recipients) data. All CDBG -funded activities must meet one of HUD’s “objectives” & “outcomes.”
OBJECTIVE - Check the box (only one) that best applies to the proposed program:
Suitable Living Environment – The activity is designed to benefit the community, families, or individuals by address issues in their living environment.
Decent Affordable Housing – The activity is designed to cover a wide range of housing opportunities that meet individual family or community needs.
Creating Economic Opportunities – The activity will generate economic development, commercial revitalization or job creation.
OUTCOMES - Check the box (only one) that best applies to the proposed program.
Availability/Accessibility – The activity makes services, infrastructure, housing or shelter available/accessible to low- & moderate-income people, including individuals with disabilities.
Affordability – The activity provides affordability in a variety of ways for low - & moderate - income people (includes creation or maintenance of affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups or services).
Sustainability (Promoting Livable or Viable Communities) – The activity aims to improve the community or neighborhoods, helps to make them livable or viable by providing benefits to low & moderate-income people, or by removing/eliminating slums/blighted areas. ✔
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7. COALITION/COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION INFORMATION
NOT APPLICABLE
A. List coalition/collaboration members:
Lead Agency:
Member:
Member:
Member:
Member:
B. Describe the target population to be served by the coalition/collaboration.
C. Describe the services each member of the coalition/collaboration will provide to clients & how services will be coordinated, tracked & reported. (If seeking points as a City collaborative partner, list services to be provided & how services will be coordinated with City efforts.) D. How is the effectiveness & success of coalition/collaboration efforts measured? Provide data regarding coalition effectiveness/success.
E. How many clients will be served by coalition/collaboration efforts during the 2026-2027 Program Year with requested CDBG funds?
NOTE: A coalition is defined as two or more agencies (at least one of which is applying for CDBG public service grant funds) with the goal of addressing an identifiable community need, eliminating duplication of services & reducing grant administration. Ev idence of a formal Memorandum of Understanding or agreement between coalition agencies must be provided.
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8. CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that I am authorized to submit this application for CDBG public service grant funding provided by the City (“City”) by the Board of Directors of (“Agency”).
If grant funds are granted, funds will be used solely to benefit low- and moderate-income City residents.
Agency understands that general liability, auto liability insurance, and workers compensation insurance are required and will be provided per terms of a grant agreement to be executed between the City and the Agency. Agency understands that grant funds are provided on a reimbursement basis and will provide appropriate documentation to substantiate expenditures submitted for reimbursement. Grant funds will be administered pursuant to an agreement and are consistent with applicable federal regulations. If the Agency fails to serve eligible City residents during the term of the contract or fails to substantially attain projected accomplishments (defined as at least 75% of projected number of persons to be served), Agency may be required to repay all or a portion of funds already disbursed to the Agency by the City and/or forego receipt of additional grant funds. Agency also certifies that it is in compliance with all local zoning/land use regulations and possesses all required licenses and permits to operate/provide program.
Name:
Title:
Signature Date
Fair Housing Council of Riverdide County, Inc.
Rose Mayes
Executive Director
(could not e-sign) February 12, 2026
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ATTACHMENT A
PAST & PROJECTED CDBG-FUNDED PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Program Name:
INCOME CATEGORY
2023-2024
ACTUAL NUMBER OF
CM PERSONS SERVED
2024-2025
ACTUAL NUMBER OF
CM PERSONS SERVED
2025-2026
PROJECTED NUMBER
OF CM PERSONS TO BE
SERVED
2026-2027
PROJECTED NUMBER
OF CM PERSONS TO BE
SERVED
MODERATE-INCOME
80% +
MEDIAN INCOME
LOW-INCOME
50%-80%
MEDIAN INCOME
VERY LOW-INCOME
30%-50%
MEDIAN INCOME
EXTREMELY LOW-
INCOME
0%-30%
MEDIAN INCOME
TOTAL
Do not use percentages
List actual number of unduplicated City residents served in past years or estimate number of unduplicated City residents to be served with requested CDBG funds Fair Housing Program
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
5 90
210
265
570
5 90
210
265
570
5 90
210
265
570
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ATTACHMENT B
PROPOSED 2026-2027 PROGRAM BUDGET
Program Name:
BUDGET CATEGORY CDBG ($) OTHER ($) TOTAL ($)
Agency Administration Staff
Salaries & Benefits
Program Staff Salaries &
Benefits
Program Supplies
Rent/Lease
Communications
Utilities
Insurance
Professional Services
( )
Other
( )
Other
( )
Other
( )
Other
( )
TOTAL $ $ $
List Source of “Other” Program Funds to be use to Assist CM Residents
SOURCE OF OTHER PROGRAM FUNDS AMOUNT OF OTHER PROGRAM
FUNDS ($)
FUNDS SECURED FOR
FY 26-27 WITH A
CONTRACT?
(Yes/No)
TOTAL $
Fair Housing Program
5,100
10,800
250
4,000
1,650
500
164,655
258,935
9,750
169,755
269,735
23,000
10,000
15,000
750
500
750
CDBG
517,505
No
22,250
9,500
14,250
24,000
10,000
33,000
9,500
700
27,700
27,000
10,000
31,350
28,000
copy machine lease
Contractor, ADP,Auditor, etc.
cleaning, Shred-It, maintenance
517,505
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ATTACHMENT C
CDBG FUNDED PERSONNEL
CHECK BOX IF NOT APPLICABLE
LIST ONLY POSITIONS FOR WHICH YOU ARE REQUESTING CDBG FUNDING
AGENCY ADMINISTRATION
POSITION TITLE ANNUAL SALARY ANNUAL BENEFITS TOTAL
COMPENSATION
CDBG FUNDS
REQUESTED
% OF TIME POSITION IS
DEDICATED TO CATHEDRAL CITY
CDBG ACTIVITY
$ $ $ $ %
$ $ $ $ %
$ $ $ $ %
$ $ $ $ %
$ $ $ $ %
PROPOSED PROGRAM STAFF
POSITION TITLE ANNUAL SALARY ANNUAL BENEFITS TOTAL
COMPENSATION
CDBG FUNDS
REQUESTED
% OF TIME POSITION IS
DEDICATED TO CATHEDRAL CITY
CDBG ACTIVITY
$ $ $ $ %
$ $ $ $ %
$ $ $ $ %
$ $ $ $ %
$ $ $ $ %
PROPOSED PROGRAM CONTRACT STAFF
POSITION TITLE ANNUAL SALARY ANNUAL BENEFITS TOTAL
COMPENSATION
CDBG FUNDS
REQUESTED
% OF TIME POSITION IS
DEDICATED TO CATHEDRAL
CITY CDBG ACTIVITY
$ $ $ $ %
$ $ $ $ %
$ $ $ $ %
$ $ $ $ %
$ $ $ $ %
Executive Director
Counselor
Counselor
Consultant
Accounting Manager
Counselor
Counselor
88,000
44,000
42,500
42,500
6,000
60.500
44,000
42,500
Counselor
11,835
7,950
15,650
7,750
9,420
15,135
7,750
3,000
2,100
2,000
250
99,835
51,950
58,150
50,250
6,000
3 4
4 4
69,920
59,135
50,250
2,100
2,400
2,000
2,300
4 4
4 4
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ATTACHMENT D
City CDBG OUTCOMES WORKSHEET
This worksheet is designed to help applicants for City CDBG funding to identify program goals and outcomes. It will not factor into the application process, but rather, can be used to help applicants think about their program.
Program Goal Program Activities Program Output Indicator Program Outcome Target Population(s) Goals: This is the Activities: Describes the Outputs: Describes the step Indicators: How is Outcomes: Describes the Identify the priority overarching objective who, what, when & to be exerted in pursuit of progress measured end result and impact on population(s) the program the program will where of the program. the outcome. This should (benchmarks)? the target population. What outcome(s) will serve, e.g., ▪ Homeless
▪ Youth
▪ Disabled
▪ Elderly/ Frail
▪ Low/Mod Residents
achieve. It should be Identify tasks or be easily quantifiable (e.g., is the expected outcome, as specific and clear. activities that will be # of classes, # of meals e.g., a change in knowledge, implemented in pursuit served, # of participants behavior or community? of the goal. engaged, etc.)
Goal 1:
Goal 2:
Goal 3: