CDBG 2026–2027 Grant Application

Thank you for your interest in the City of Madera’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. CDBG funding supports projects and services that enhance the quality of life in our community, particularly for low- and moderate-income residents.

Before completing this application, please review the program guidelines carefully. Your responses will help us evaluate proposals based on eligibility, community impact, and alignment with the City’s priorities for FY 2026–2027. Providing complete and accurate information ensures your application receives full consideration.

• View the NOFA for FY 2026–2027
• View the NOFA Description for FY 2026–2027

Section 1 - Project Information

Section 2 - Detailed Project Description

Section 3 - Project Timeline

3.2 Please provide anticipated project/activity schedule by identifying major milestones in each quarter period:

Section 4 - Ability to Locate Other Funds

Section 5 - Public Input Received/Citizen Participation

Proposals should include evidence of citizen support for the project. Please see Priority Needs for the 2026/27 Annual Action Plan (Attachment B) and eligible CDBG Census Tracts (Attachment C) map. Public Service recipients shall be a minimum of 51% or more designated as low- to moderate-income. Public Service recipients may be qualified as Presumed Benefit (homeless persons, persons with disabilities and seniors).

Section 6 - Client Population

Section 7 - Program Budget & Capacity

7.3 Please list all expenses for your program budget in the fields below.

Project Budget:

Personnel / Administrative Expenses (Administrative Expenses cannot exceed 20% of total requested funds)

Non-Personnel

Other (Indirect cost allocation plan must be submitted if indirect cost line item is needed)

Section 8 - References

Section 9 - Sponsoring Agency Management

Based on the bylaws, what is the minimum and maximum number of seats on the Board?

Section 10 - Financial

Section 11 - Attachments

All attachments listed below are required, except those marked as Other, which are available for optional supporting documents. If any required attachment is missing, provide an explanation in the text field. If you upload an item under Other, briefly describe what it is in the text field. If you are unable to upload a required document, contact Marcela Zuniga at 559-661-3692 or mzuniga@madera.gov at least one day before the deadline.

Need a blank resolution to present to your board?

Download a copy of the Resolution/Certification form here: CDBG Resolution/Certification 2026-2027

Application Certification

I hereby certify that I am authorized to submit this application for CDBG funding provided by the City of Madera (City). I declare under penalty of perjury that al information provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Reference Material

 The reference materials included below for this CDBG application provide key guidance for determining project eligibility and alignment with federal and local priorities. Attachment A outlines the current CDBG income limits used to verify household eligibility for funded activities. Attachment B lists the Priority Needs identified in the City of Madera’s 2025/2026 Action Plan, helping applicants ensure their proposals address the community’s most important objectives. Attachment C provides a map of the City of Madera’s CDBG-eligible census tracts, indicating the geographic areas where CDBG-funded projects may be targeted.

• Attachment A: CDBG Annual Income Limits (Household)
  
  
• Attachment B: Priority Needs for the 2025/2026 Action Plan
  
  
• Attachment C: City of Madera CDBG Eligible Census Tracts