NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Glendora is currently accepting applications for eligible Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded projects or services for the next Fiscal Year, July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

PROPOSAL:  The primary objective of the Federal Housing and Urban Development Department’s (HUD) CDBG program is “the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for persons of low-and moderate income.” The City of Glendora anticipates receiving approximately $300,000 from HUD which will be allocated to various eligible projects and programs.

The City is requesting proposals from interested, tax-exempt California non-profit organizations and City Departments that provide eligible CDBG services and/or projects benefiting residents.  All eligible applications will be reviewed by the Community Development Department and forwarded by recommendation to the City Council.

The City Council will hold a public hearing at a later date in March 2023 to review the recommendations and in May 2023 to make the final award determinations.

Those interested must complete an application package which will be available starting Friday, December 9, 2022. Application packages will be available on the City’s website www.cityofglendora.org or at the City of Glendora, Community Development Department, 116 East Foothill Boulevard, Glendora, California 91741.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023 at the City of Glendora Community Development Department, 116 East Foothill Boulevard, Glendora. Applications may not be sent by facsimile and no extension of the deadline will be granted. Applications may be photocopied but must be signed by the official authorized to act on behalf of the applicant.

Questions regarding this request for proposal should be directed to Valerie Velasquez, Economic Development and Housing Manager, City of Glendora, 116 East Foothill Boulevard, Glendora, California 91741 at (626) 914-8292 or via email at [email protected].

Kathleen R. Sessman, City Clerk/Communications Director

Published in the San Gabriel Valley Examiner: December 8, 2022 and December 15, 2022.