Manteca City Council
March 17, 2026

2026-27
CDBG Project Requests
Approximate Total Funds Available: $420,013
Public Service Agency Projects: Cannot Exceed $63,001.95 Project Name
Amount Requested
Proposed Use of Funds
Recommended Amount
Bread of Life – Food Pantry
$75,000.00
The purpose of this project is to continue providing free groceries to individuals and families in the City who are struggling to make ends meet. This funding will enable Bread of Life to expand its outreach efforts in Manteca by increasing affiliate distribution channels and extending services to underserved communities that are not currently reached. (Projected beneficiaries: 15,012; 780 in Manteca) NOTE: Bread of Life provides a valuable program that helps feed individuals and families in need through free grocery distribution. However, the City is not recommending CDBG funding for this request because the City already provides CDBG funding to the Emergency Food Bank, a partner organization that supports these efforts and will also receive funding in this fiscal year. $0
H.O.P.E. Ministries – Project HOPE
$20,000.00
Funding to help services to homeless families including their two emergency shelters and their Transitional Housing shelter. Funds would be used towards their program salary. (Projected beneficiaries: 213; 58 in Manteca)
$10,500.97
PREVAIL – Providing Resources and Opportunities for Peers Experiencing Life (PROPEL) $16,000.00
To support the expansion of its streets’ outreach efforts through Providing Resources and Opportunities for Peers Experiencing Life (PROPEL) program. PROPEL is a comprehensive youth services program designed to prevent and end youth homelessness, and the program will expand peer-to-peer outreach and resources for youth experiencing life challenges, such as homelessness. Funds would be used towards their program and portion of their salaries. (Projected beneficiaries: 250; 30 in Manteca)
$10,500.98
Second Harvest of the Greater Valley – Harvest of Hope Pantry $10,000.00
SHGV – Harvest of Hope Pantry is an established food pantry located on-site at their Manteca facility, which serves as a direct resource for addressing food insecurity within our local community. This request will be utilized specifically to purchase food to stock the pantry, ensuring a consistent and reliable source of aid for their neighbors through dignified, appointment-based service model. (Projected beneficiaries: 400 – all in Manteca)
$10,000
The Shining Starts Project – Inclusive Community Arts Media Access Project $15,000.00
The Shining Stars Project is providing inclusive performing arts and community based enrichment programming for low- and moderate-income individuals and families in the City of Manteca and surrounding areas. The program offers structured instruction in theater, dance, music, visual arts, and creative expression to promote social connection, confidence, skill development, and meaningful community participation. The proposed project will deliver accessible public services to individuals of all abilities who meet low- and moderate-income eligibility requirements. Programming is designed to be inclusive and welcoming, creating opportunities for individuals with and without disabilities to learn, collaborate, and participate together in a supportive community environment. NOTE: The Shining Stars Project is a valuable program supporting inclusive performing arts and community enrichment. However, the City is not recommending CDBG funding as the proposal did not clearly demonstrate how participants would be verified to meet HUD low- and moderate-income requirements. As CDBG is federal funding, clear documentation is required to ensure services and equipment use are limited to eligible beneficiaries. (Projected beneficiaries: 150; 80 in Manteca)
$0
Emergency Food Bank – Mobile Farmers Market
Multi-Agency Funding
$3,000.00
Mobile Farmers Market program is providing fresh fruits and vegetables to families, seniors, veterans, and homeless clients across San Joaquin County at 85 sites. Each site visit is conducted by a Nutrition Educator and Outreach Driver to provide produce, nutrition facts, cooking demonstrations and introductions on ways to prepare the produce they have received. Funds would be used for direct support for clients, vehicle costs and utilities. (Projected beneficiaries: 35,146; 2,083 in Manteca)
$3,000
San Joaquin Fair Housing Foundation, Inc. – San Joaquin Fair Housing Multi-Agency Funding
$9,025.00
Contract for Fair Housing services (HUD mandate). If funds are not provided to contract with San Joaquin Fair Housing, the City will be required to hire additional staff or contract with another agency to provide these services. (Projected beneficiaries: 14,887, 1,147 in Manteca)
$7,500
SJ County Human Services Agency – Meals on Wheels
Multi-Agency Funding
$12,497.00
Delivery of five nutritious means once a week to homebound seniors to promote better health through improved nutrition. Funds would be used to purchase food for the program. (Project beneficiaries: 112; 28 in Manteca)
$8,500
Give Every Child A Chance – Before and After School Mentor/Tutor Program Multi-Agency Funding
$13,000.00
GECAC offers free to minimal cost mentor/tutoring programs to nearly 3,000 youth annually through their TEACH (Tutoring Encourages Achievement, Coaching, & Hard work), ASAP (After School Advantage Program), Health Education, BSP (Before School Program), BHS (Before High School), Bi-monthly food and activity kit distributions and Summer Supplemental Program (Day Camp) programs. Funds would be used to purchase materials and supplies for their programs and a portion of the salaries for their Tutoring Site Coordinators. (Projected beneficiaries: 3,000; 1,800 in Manteca)
$13,000
Public Facility (Capital) Projects: Not Subject to Limitation Project Name
Amount Requested
Proposed Use of Funds
Recommended Amount
Boys & Girls Club of Manteca
$155,000.00
The Boys & Girls Club are seeking grant funding to update critical interior and exterior elements of their facility, which serves hundreds of local youth and families each year. This project would include replacing worn flooring in the game rooms, kitchen, administrative office, and lobby, as well as refreshing both the interior and exterior paint of the building and replacing exterior doors. These improvements will enhance safety cleanliness, and functionality in high-traffic spaces used daily by youth, families, staff, and community partners. (Projected beneficiaries: 589; 94 in Manteca). $155,000
City of Manteca – Manteca Navigation Center
$357,011.05
Implement comprehensive improvements, including the pre-construction phase of renovations to the existing building, site enhancements, underground utility upgrades, and ingress modifications. These upgrades will support the development and functionality of a navigation center, transitional housing, as well as ensuring safe access, efficient infrastructure, and a well-equipped facility to serve unsheltered individuals in need. (Projected beneficiaries: 290) $202,011.05
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