1 Staff Funding Recommendation
202 6-2027 Annual Action Plan for HUD Community Planning & Development Programs Anticipated Resources
Table 1 – CDBG Sources and Uses
Sources – CDBG Amount Uses – CDBG % Amount
Annual Entitlement $6,907,129.00 Public Infrastructure 56.3% $ 4,834,761.00 Program Income $28,000.00 Affordable Housing 15.8% $ 1,361,423.94 Reprogrammed
Funds $1,659,788.94 Public Services 11.8% $1,017,308.00 Administration & Compliance 16.1% $1,381,425.00
Subtotal $8,594,917.94 Subtotal 100% $8,594,917.94
Table 2 – HOME Sources and Uses
Sources – HOME Amount Uses – HOME % Amount
Annual Entitlement $2,766,057.28 Affordable Housing 80.22% $ 2,804,486.73 Program Income $500,000.00 CHDO Housing Development 11.87% $414,909.00 Reprogrammed
Funds $229,944.18 Administration & Compliance 7.91% $276,605.73 Subtotal $3,496,001.46 Subtotal 100% $3,496,001.46
Table 3 – ESG Sources and Uses
Sources – ESG Amount Uses – ESG % Amount
Annual Entitlement $623,922.00 Rapid Rehousing 37.91% $260,000.00 Reprogrammed
Funds $61,984.24 Emergency Shelter/Street
Outreach 36.62% $251,191.00
Homelessness Prevention 18.65% $127,922.00
Administration & Compliance 6.82% $46,793.24
Subtotal $685,906.24 Subtotal 100% $685,906.24
Table 4 – HOPWA Sources and Uses
Sources –
HOPWA
Amount Uses – HOPWA % Amount
Annual
Entitlement $1,268,358.00 Housing Opportunities for
People with AIDS/HIV 97.2% $1,329,773.00
Reprogrammed $99,465.33 Administration & Compliance 2.8% $38,050.33 2 Sources –
HOPWA
Amount Uses – HOPWA % Amount
Funds
Subtotal $1,367,823.33 Subtotal 100% $1,367,823.33
3 Project Funding Summary
Table 5 - Project Funding Summary
PRIORITY AREA PROJECT CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA
Homeless & Homelessness
Prevention Emergency Solutions Grant $685,906.241
Homeless & Homelessness
Prevention
Housing Opportunities for
People with AIDS/HIV $1,329,773.00
Affordable Housing Housing Rehabilitation (Non-
Profit) $400,000.00
Affordable Housing Housing Rehabilitation (City
Provided) $961,423.94
Affordable Housing Affordable Housing
Development $2,804,486.73
Affordable Housing Affordable Housing
Development – CHDO $414,909.59
Public Infrastructure &
Facilities Facility Improvements $4,834,761.00
Community Services Public and Community
Services $1,017,308.002
Administration &
Compliance Program Administration $1,381,425.00 $276,605.73 See note $38,050.33 TOTALS $8,594,917.94 $3,496,001.46 $685,906.24 $1,367,823.33
1 Administration funds of $46,793.24 are included in the ESG project total. 2 Includes $50,000 allocation to Fair Housing
4 NOFA Applications & Staff Funding Recommendations
Table 6 - Public Infrastructure
Applicant Program Title People
Assisted
NOFA
Score
NOFA
Rank
Amount
Requested
Staff Funding
Recommendati
on
Funding
Source
PARCS
Investing in Central
Fresno: Expanding
Recreation at
Lafayette Park
1,000 88.67 1 $1,663,600 $1,663,600
CDBG
Public Works
Highway City
Neighborhood Street
Reconstruction
(Multi-year)
3,985 80.33 2 $2,192,975 $2,192,975
Public Works Barstow, First,
Keats, Angus 3,563 80.33 3 $2,648,253 $0
Public Works Floradora, Fruit,
Olive, Weber 6,200 80 4 $1,277,799 $0
Public Works
Balderas
Elementary School
Neighborhood Street
Improvements
4,561 79.33 5 $601,561 $601,561
Self-Help
Enterprises
La Hacienda
Community Center 132 66 6 $1,257,525 $0
Fresno Fire
Department
Station 3 Security
Fence 25,000 59 7 $376,625 $376,625
5 Fresno Fire
Department
Station 3 BC Office
& Bedroom
Renovation
25,000 47.3 8 $662,860 $0
Fresno Fire
Department
Metal Apparatus
Storage Buildings 106,000 41.67 9 $600,000 $0
Fresno Fire
Department
Station 1
Rehabilitation of
Interior Flooring &
Exterior Siding
40,000 41 10 $550,000 $0
Fresno
Ideaworks
New Roof at 1730 H
Street (ineligible) 300 Ineligible N/A $130,000 $0
Funds Requested/Recommended: $11,961,198 $4,834,761 Funds Available: $4,834,761
Amount Undersubscribed $7,126,437
6 Table 7 - Community Services1
Applicant Program Title People
Assisted
NOFA
Score
NOFA
Rank
Amount
Requested
Staff Funding
Recommendat
ion
Funding
Source
Boys and Girls
Clubs of Fresno
County
Educate and Inspire
Fresno Youth 2026+ 1200 92 1 $314,845 $314,845
CDBG
Poverello House
Culinary Workforce
Development
Program
200 91 2 $500,000 $500,000
Central Valley
Justice Coalition
Youth Advocacy and
Mentorship Program 200 81 3 $152,462.40 $152,463
Upwards Care, Inc. The Boost Program 27 69.33 4 $248,400 $0 Chinatown Fresno Chinatown Open for
Business 41 66.67 5 $40,000 $0
TBD Fair Housing
Services TBD TBD TBD TBD $50,000
Funds Requested/Recommended: $1,255,707.40 $1,017,308 Funds Available: $1,017,308.00
Amount Oversubscribed: $238,399.40
1 Community Services funding capped at 15% per 24 CFR 570.201(e)(1). 7 Table 8 - Owner-Occupied Home Rehabilitation
Applicant Program Title People
Assisted
NOFA
Score
NOFA
Rank
Amount
Requested
Staff Funding
Recommendation
Funding
Source
Self-Help
Enterprises
Housing Rehabilitation
Program 12 90 1 $400,000 $400,000 CDBG
Funds Requested/Recommended: $400,000 $400,000
Funds Available: $400,000
Amount Oversubscribed $0
Table 9 - Homeless and Homelessness Services
Applicant Program Title People
Assisted
NOFA
Score
NOFA
Rank
Amount
Requested
Staff Funding
Recommenda
tion
Funding
Source
Poverello House
The HOPE Team:
Homeless Outreach
Progressive
Engagement
750 88.5 1 $222,400 $251,191 ESG – Street
Outreach/
Emergency
Shelter Clinica Sierra
Vista
Fresno Street Medicine
Outreach and
Essential Health
Services Expansion
280 88 2 $100,000 $0
WestCare
California, Inc. Project Unite 28 90 1 $260,000 $260,000 ESG – Rapid
Rehousing
Central Unified
School District
Student Support
Services Rapid
Outreach Project
310 80.5 2 $35,000 $0
9163 LLC The Bridge Project 280 Ineligible N/A $4,088,000 $0 8 WestCare
California, Inc. Project Unite 28 90 1 $102,000 $63,500 ESG – Homeless
Prevention Central Unified
School District
Student Support
Services Rapid
Outreach Project
310 80.5 2 $50,000 $64,422
None N/A $0 ESG – HMIS
Funds Requested/Recommended: $4,857,400 $639,113
ESG Funds Available: $639,113
Amount Oversubscribed: $4,218,287
WestCare
California, Inc. The Living Room 230 93.25 1 $1,042,566 $797,864 HOPWA
Community
Medical Centers
Housing Stabilization
Program 200 85.75 2 $1,042,566 $531,909
South Tower
Community Land
Trust
Casa y Cuidado –
Housing Stability and
Health Support
54 69.50 3 $299,943 $0
Funds Requested/Recommended: $2,385,075 $1,329,773 HOPWA
Funds Available: $1,329,773
Amount Oversubscribed: $1,055,302
9 Application Project Descriptions
Application
Program Title Application Program Description
Infrastructure & Public Facilities
Fresno Fire
Department – Metal
Apparatus Storage
Buildings
The proposed project involves the construction of new metal buildings for the secure storage of OES, Strike Team, and Reserve Apparatus at Stations 1, 11, and 12 . Th ese structures will protect critical emergency vehicles from weather-related damage, extend their operational lifespan, and ensure readiness for deployment. This project will enhance emergency response capabilities and safeguard essential resources for the community.
Fresno Fire
Department –
Station 1
Rehabilitation of
Interior Flooring and
Exterior Siding
The proposed project involves replacing the siding, repairing the underlying laminate, painting, and restoring the hose tower siding of Station 1 to its original specifications. These improvements will mitigate storm and water damage. The request for funds will also in clude repairs to the damaged floor of the station. The flooring is currently VCT that poses a trip hazard to the crew due to its age and deterioration.
Fresno Fire
Department –
Station BC Office
and Bedroom
The proposed project involves renovating an existing office space to create a functional and efficient Battalion Chief (BC) office, along with an adjoining bedroom and bathroom. The upgrading space will support 24-hour operations by providing dedicated workspace for th e Battalion Chief and on -site accommodations for rest during shifts for emergency responses. The renovation will improve operational readiness, enhance leadership presence, and support the health and efficiency of fire service personnel in the community.
Fresno Fire
Department –
Station 3 Security
Fence
This proposed project involves the installation of a 10' security fence around Station 3 to enhance safety, prevent unauthorized access, and reduce theft.
This project will protect critical emergency response equipment and personnel while ensuring a secure environment for continued public service. This project will help safeguard the station and maintain operational readiness for the community.
PARCS Department
– Investing in in
Central Fresno:
Expanding
Recreation at
Lafayette Park
The proposed project will respond to identified community needs and address the priority objective of investing in community green space by improving the safety and usability of Lafayette Park in Central Fresno through the renovation of sports court and installation of new lighting. Decades of use and exposure to the environment have resulted in excessive wear of the park's hard courts, resulting in large cracks throughout the foundation. The park also lacks sufficient lighting around its hard courts and turf sport fields, limiting the community's use of the park. The project will address these issues by fully resurfacing the park's three hard courts, including striping and installing netting 10 Application
Program Title Application Program Description
that will allow the courts to be used for multiple sports; and by installing new lighting that will allow the courts and sports fields to be used in the dark. These improvements will equip Lafayette Park to serve as a valuable community resource, providing healthy recreation and fostering social connection for people of all ages for years to come.
Public Works
Department –
Balderas
Elementary School
Neighborhood
Street
Improvements
The proposed project located in and serving the Balderas Elementary School neighborhood will include complete street surface reconstruction of E.
Florence Avenue between S. Maple Avenue and S. Chestnut Avenue. The project also includes reconstruction of areas of damaged concrete including curb, gutter, and sidewalks and the installation of ADA-accessible curb ramps along the segment. The proposed improvements are expected to improve the safety, accessibility, and quality of life for residents living in this CDBG-eligible neighborhood.
Public Works
Department –
Barstow, First,
Keats, Angus
Neighborhood
Street
Improvements
The proposed project includes complete street surface reconstruction of local streets in the residential neighborhood bounded by E. Barstow Avenue, N.
First Street, E. Keats Avenue, and N. Angus Street within CDBG limits. The project also includes reconstruction of areas of damaged concrete including curb, gutter, and sidewalks and the installation of ADA accessible curb ramps within the neighborhood. The proposed improvements are expected to improve the safety, accessibility, and quality of life for residents living in this CDBG-eligible neighborhood.
Public Works
Department –
Floradora, Fruit,
Olive, Weber
Neighborhood
Street
Improvements
The proposed project includes complete street surface reconstruction of local streets in the residential neighborhood bounded by W. Floradora Avenue, N.
Fruit Avenue, W. Olive Avenue, and N. Weber Avenue within CDBG limits.
The project also includes reconstruction of areas of damaged concrete including curb, gutter, and sidewalks and the installation of ADA -accessible curb ramps within the neighborhood. The proposed improvements are expected to improve the safety, accessibility, and quality of life for residents living in this CDBG-eligible neighborhood.
Public Works
Department –
Highway City
Neighborhood
Street
Reconstruction
The proposed project includes the rehabilitation and construction of road improvements in the Highway City neighborhood along N. Lola Avenue, both north and south of W. Shaw Avenue, as well as along W. Fairmont Avenue extending to its intersection with N. Polk Avenue. The pro ject includes installation of ADA accessible curb ramps, curb and gutter, sidewalks, street lighting, and storm drain facilities. In addition, the project would pave the existing alley located behind the residential properties along N. Lola Avenue.
This project will complete the construction phase of the project, which is the final phase of a multi-year request.
11 Application
Program Title Application Program Description
Fresno Ideaworks
The proposed project will fully replace approximately 7300 sq ft of failed, end- of-life (60 years) spray foam roofing, together with removal of obsolete rooftop HVAC units, and installation of a new energy -efficient, code-compliant roof system with upgraded insulation, flashings, and drainage. The project is necessary to mitigate ongoing leaks resulting in significant water damage and pest incursion into the structure, built in 1928 as a public swimming pool known as the Crown Plunge, repurposed in 1947, and undergoing façade remodeling in 1964.
Self-Help
Enterprises
The proposed La Hacienda Community Center is a new approximately ~3,500- square-foot facility located at 158 E. Sierra Avenue in Fresno, California, designed to serve residents of La Hacienda Mobile Estates, a 60 - space manufactured home community undergoing rehabilitation and expansion through the Homekey program. The project will support 26 existing households and 18 new units (17 dedicated to Veterans) by providing a centralized, on -site hub for resident services, education, and community programming. The Community Center will house property management and resident services staff and accommodate partnerships delivering supportive services, workforce and financial education, technology access, and health and nutrition programming. The facility is actively proposed for funding to strengthen housing stability, improve service access, and support long -term resident well-being within the community.
Owner-Occupied Home Repair
Self-Help
Enterprises –
Housing
Rehabilitation
Program
The program will implement the City of Fresno's Home Repair and Rehabilitation Program. The primary focus of the program is to address critical health and safety issues, property aging, maintenance concerns, and code violations within existing units to significantly improve living conditions for qualified Fresno homeowners and residents.
Public and Community Services
Boys & Girls Clubs
of Fresno County –
Educate and Inspire
Fresno Youth
2026+
This program will provide afterschool enrichment programs for 1,200 young people living in low-income, high-crime neighborhoods in East, West, Central Fresno, and Pinedale. The organization will provide programs that help girls and boys ages 6 -18 adopt a healthy attitude and lifestyle, and develop academic, behavior al, and social skills through homework completion, learning activities, tutoring and structured sports. The organization will support and guide teens in setting career goals and improve their emp loyability skills and provide teens with skill -building opportunities as well as hands -on work experience.
12 Application
Program Title Application Program Description
Central Valley
Justice Coalition –
Youth Advocacy
and Mentorship
Program
The program will provide ongoing, trauma -informed mentorship, education, and advocacy services to youth at heightened risk of human trafficking and exploitation. Through individualized mentorship, structured prevention education, and group -based programming, the progr am equips youth with practical tools to recognize exploitation risks, strengthen protective factors, and access community resources that promote safety and stability. The Youth Advocacy and Mentorship Program will continue to provide reliable, relationship-based support to youth navigating complex systems, trauma exposure, and instability.
Chinatown Fresno –
Chinatown Open for
Business
The program will provide outreach connecting with each micro -enterprise more than 20 times a year. The program includes Pop-Up Place, a temporary home for start-up businesses with 6 months’ free rent, utilities and wi-fi; Block by Block, social media spotlights; and The Edge, a monthly printed/digital resource report, which round out technical assistance effort.
Poverello House –
Culinary Workforce
Development
Program
The program will expand Poverello House’s Culinary Workforce Development Program to provide workforce training and employment services for low - and moderate-income individuals in the City of Fresno. CDBG funds will support vocational training, job readiness, and supervised work experience for participants from Poverello House’s Rehabi litation Program and the One Fresno Youth Corps Program. The project will serve two hundred (200) eligible participants over a 12 -month period. The program is designed to increase employability, improve job skills, and promote long -term income stability for individuals facing significant employment barriers.
Upwards Care, Inc.
– The Boost
Program
The program will provide business support and technical assistance to in - home childcare providers serving children ages 0 -5 and before - and after - school care up to age 13. Over 12 months, providers receive personalized coaching, operational tools, and marketing support to increase enrollment, improve revenue, and create jobs for low- to moderate-income individuals.
This program will not only support microenterprise childcare providers with operational technical assistance, it will also help to create a more sustainable childcare ecosystem for families in Fresno.
Emergency Shelter & Street Outreach
Clinica Sierra Vista
– Fresno Street
Medicine Outreach
and Essential
Health Services
Expansion
The program will engage unsheltered individuals and families experiencing homelessness who are residing in encampments, overpasses, and homeless shelters through consistent, non -facility-based street outreach. Using both a boots-on-the-ground model and a mobile unit, the street medicine team will deliver essential services designed to identify and engage persons experiencing homelessness, assess immediate needs, and connect 13 Application
Program Title Application Program Description
participants to emergency shelter, housing resources, and critical supportive services. Outreach activities will include engagement, case management, transportation assistance, and coordination of health and behavioral health services necessary to stabilize participants and support pathways to permanent housing.
Poverello House –
The HOPE Team:
Homeless Outreach
Progressive
Engagement
The program will provide street outreach to people experiencing homelessness who live in the City of Fresno. The team aims to link people experiencing homelessness to navigation services, emergency shelter, and other supplemental services, such as Cal-AIM.
Rapid Rehousing
9163 LLC –
The Bridge Project
The program is a community-driven housing solution dedicated to preventing homelessness through efficient, high -impact care. By operating as direct owner operators, we eliminate the overhead costs that typically plague social services, allowing us to house 280 individuals for just $40 per person, per day.
The amount requested is for one year. Our model proves that stability doesn’t have to be expensive to be exceptional. Every resident receives a safe bed and two nutritious meals daily, delivered with the dignity and high-level service our neighbors deserve.
Central Unified
School District
(CUSD)
– The Student
Support Services
Rapid Outreach
Project
The program will be an extension of support and resources for unhoused families and those at risk of becoming unhoused in the City of Fresno. The Central Unified Student Support Services department will focus on two main areas: Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention. This project will allow the district to respond quickly to the housing crisis to support residents of the City of Fresno, help reduce disruptions to K -12 student attendance, and improve academic success.
WestCare
California, Inc. –
Project Unite
The program would continue providing rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention services through Project Unite. During the grant period, Project Unite will provide at least 1) four (4) households with homelessness prevention services, 2) twelve (12) households with rapid rehousing assistance, and 3) sixteen (16) households with case management services. The program will engage homeless and chronically homeless individuals and families with extremely low incomes (less than 30% of the area median income), in cluding Veterans who are not eligible for housing assistance through SSVF or HUD - VASH.
Homelessness Prevention
14 Application
Program Title Application Program Description
Central Unified
School District
(CUSD)
– The Student
Support Services
Rapid Outreach
Project
The program will be an extension of support and resources for unhoused families and those at risk of becoming unhoused in the City of Fresno. The Central Unified Student Support Services department will focus on two main areas: Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention. This project will allow the district to respond quickly to the housing crisis to support residents of the City of Fresno, help reduce disruptions to K -12 student attendance, and improve academic success
WestCare
California, Inc. –
Project Unite
The program would continue providing rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention services through Project Unite. During the grant period, Project Unite will provide at least 1) four (4) households with homelessness prevention services, 2) twelve (12) house holds with rapid rehousing assistance, and 3) sixteen (16) households with case management services. The program will engage homeless and chronically homeless individuals and families with extremely low incomes (less than 30% of the area median income), in cluding Veterans who are not eligible for housing assistance through SSVF or HUD - VASH.
Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS/HIV
Community Medical
Centers – Housing
Stabilization
Program
The program includes a HOPWA-funded housing stabilization program delivered through the Special Services Clinic to serve individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness within the City of Fresno. The program will provide eligible HOPWA housing assistance, including Short -Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility (STRMU) assistance and Supportive Services, and Housing Information Services to support rapid stabilization. These housing services will be integrated with HOPWA-eligible supportive services delivered by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and experienced case managers and coordinated with the Clinic’s Ryan White program to improve housing stability, health outcomes, and long- term self-sufficiency, consistent with the City’s 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan priorities.
South Tower
Community Land
Trust – Casa y
Cuidado
Collaborative:
Housing Stability
and Health Support
The program would include a collaborative of three organizations that will provide rental and utility assistance, housing navigation, and supportive services for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families. The program provides Short -Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility (STRMU) assistance, Housing Information Services, and referrals throu gh a low -barrier, culturally responsive, and gender-affirming model. Integrated health education, mental health support, and access to co-located clinical and harm-reduction services support housing stability and improved outcomes aligned with HOPWA goals. 15 Application
Program Title Application Program Description
WestCare
California, Inc. –
The Living Room
The program will provide housing assistance and related support for people living with HIV and their families in Fresno County. The Living Room will endeavor to provide Rapid Rehousing for twenty-six (26) households; Tenant- Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) for thirteen (13) households; Short -Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility assistance (STRMU) for twenty -six (26) households; Supportive Services for one hundred thirty-six (136) households; and Housing Information for one hundred fifty (150) households. The primary goals of the proposed program are to help participants achieve permanent housing and health stability.