HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2026-02-10_09f CDBG Final Approval for FY 2026Item 9.f.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Brian Pedrotti, Director of Community Development
BY: Andrew Perez, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Final Approval of Community Development Block Grant Programs for
Year 2026
DATE: February 10, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Adopt a Resolution recommending to the County Board of Supervisors approval of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects for Year 2026; and
2) Find that the preliminary approval of projects is exempt from CEQA, pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061 subd. (b)(3).
Table 1: Recommended 2026 CDBG Allocations
Project and Category
2025
Allocation
2026
Requested
Proposed
2026
Allocation
Public Service (15% Cap - $9,688)
5 Cities Homeless Coalition $9,600 $9,688 $9,688
Subtotal $9,600 $9,688 $9,688
Public Facilities (No Cap)
Curb Ramp and Sidewalk Improvement Project $46,302 $46,504 $46,504
Subtotal $46,302 $46,504 $46,504
Housing Rehabilitation (No Cap)
Community Action Partnership of San Luis
Obispo County, Inc. (CAPSLO) $0 $15,075 $0
Subtotal $0 $0 $0
Administration (20% Cap - $12,917)
City Administration $0 $0 $0
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Item 9.f.
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Final Approval of Community Development Block Grant Programs for Year 2026
February 10, 2026
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Project and Category
2025
Allocation
2026
Requested
Proposed
2026
Allocation
County Administration $8,353 $8,396 $8,396
Subtotal $8,353 $8,396 $8,396
Total $64,588
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
The County of San Luis Obispo (the “County”) has estimated that $64,588 in CDBG funds
will be available to the City in the Fall of 2026. Funding estimates for 2026 are established
by averaging the last three years’ allocations and reducing that average by 5%. Final
funding allocation amounts are typically announced by HUD in the spring prior to the start
of the upcoming Action Plan Year. This represents an increase of $333 from last year’s
allocation. The County will help administer the CDBG program for the City, which will
reduce City staff time involved. County staff will be paid for these administrative services
through the CDBG program f unds allocated to the City. Pursuant to the Cooperation
Agreement between the County and the City (Attachment 2), 13% of the total available
CDBG program funds, or $8,396, will be deducted by the County to meet its obligations
under the terms of the agreement for administrative costs. The City will absorb any
administrative costs associated with administering CDBG funds to provide the greatest
program benefits with this funding.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council approved a Cooperation Agreement between the Coun ty of San Luis
Obispo and the City of Arroyo Grande (Cooperation Agreement) County on June 13,
2023,1 for the joint participation in the CDBG Program for Fiscal Years 2024 through 2026
(Attachment 1). The City, as a participant in the Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
designated Urban County program, receives an annual formula -based allocation of
CDBG funds. These funds are available for a variety of Community Development
activities as long as the activities meet at least one of three national objectives, including:
1. Benefit low- and moderate-income persons;
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or
3. Address urgent community development needs that pose a serious or immediate
threat to public health or welfare.
The County released a Notice of Funding Availability on September 11, 2025, and notified
the public that the County and participating cities would accept applications for funding
until October 10, 2025. 5 Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) and Community Action
Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. (CAPSLO) submitted applications requesting
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funding from the City’s allocation of CDBG funds (Attachments 2 and 3). The requests
are described in greater detail below.
Staff’s preliminary funding recommendations were presented to the City Council at its
meeting on December 9, 20252. The Council was supportive of the preliminary
recommendations and did not request any changes, and therefore, no changes have
been made to the recommendations since that meeting. The Cooperation Agreement
between the County and the City provides the City with discretion regarding the allocation
of funds. Unless the City’s recommendation to the County for funding is in conflict with
CDBG regulations, the County will approve the recommendation. The County Board of
Supervisors will make its final decision for funding priority in April 202 6 with the approval
of the 2026 Action Plan. HUD requires that each entitlement jurisdiction develop and
implement an annual Action Plan that establishes the funding priorities that will best serve
the community. The Action Plan is then submitted to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
Public Service
Only one application was received requesting funding from this category for this year’s
program. 5CHC’s application seeks funding to bolster its Homeless Prevention Program.
This program provides financial assistance to lo w-income households and individuals
facing homelessness to quickly identify and resolve barriers to gaining or maintaining
housing. This includes providing emergency rental assistance to households that would
otherwise be facing homelessness and deposit assistance for households moving into
new housing. 5CHC’s application indicates that funding from the City’s CDBG allocation,
the case management and financial assistance would be used to support households in
south San Luis Obispo County, which is defined in the application as the area between
Avila Beach and the northern border of Santa Barbara County . The goal of the program
is to help families avoid homelessness and remain in their homes while simultaneously
identifying options for secure, long-term, and stable housing that they can afford to retain.
The program objectives align with the San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address
Homelessness. The total amount of CDBG funds requested by 5CHC from local agencies
is provided in Table 2.
Table 2: 5CHC Funding Requests by Agency
Agency Amount Requested
City of Arroyo Grande $9,688
City of Pismo Beach $4,513
County of San Luis Obispo $29,226
Total $43,427
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In previous years, the City Council has directed staff to prioritize the City’s available public
service allocation of CDBG funding to support organizations and programs for homeless
services. The request from 5CHC aligns with the San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to
Address Homelessness, and therefore, staff recommends funding 5CHC’s request of
2026 funds for $9,688 to support its services for individuals facing homelessness.
Housing Rehabilitation
One application was submitted seeking funding for housing rehabilitation. CAPSLO has
requested $15,075 from the City’s allocation of CDBG funds for its Minor Home Repair
project. The objective of the project is to complete minor home repairs and accessibility
improvements in homes occupied by low and very low-income households. CAPLSO has
requested funding for this project from the County and cities of Arroyo Grande, Pismo
Beach, Atascadero, and Morro Bay and will perform outreach to identify households
within those jurisdictions that qualify for this assistance and have needs that can be met
through the program. There is no certainty that the project will identify eligible households
in Arroyo Grande, and there is potential for at least a portion of the City’s funding to be
spent outside of the city. Therefore, staff does not recommend allocating funding to this
request.
Public Facilities
Staff recommends allocating the remaining available funding from the CDBG allocation
to the Public Facilities category for the Curb Ramp and Sidewalk Improvement project.
The total funding recommendation is $46,504, which is the remaining funding available
after fulfilling the request from 5CHC and the cost for the County’s Administration of the
program, as required by the Cooperative Agreement. The project will improve curb ramps
to ADA standards adjacent to streets being paved in conjunction with the annual
Pavement Management Program. The use of CDBG funding furthers the objectives of the
federal program, eliminating blight and addressing urgent community needs, while also
allowing for the most efficient use of the City’s Pavement Management Program budget.
The project manager of the Pavement Management Program will also administer and
perform the required reporting for CDBG funds, which allows the City’s portion of the
administrative funds to increase the funding for the project. This recommendation is
consistent with Council’s allocation of 2024 and 2025 CDBG public facilities funds.
Administration
Administration funds are limited to a 20% cap of the total CDBG funding available.
Pursuant to the Cooperation Agreement, 13% of the total available CDBG funds, or
$8,396, will be deducted by the County to meet its obligations under the terms of the
agreement for administrative costs. The remaining $4,521 from this category is
recommended to be allocated to the Curb and Ramp and Sidewalk Improvement Project.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
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Item 9.f.
City Council
Final Approval of Community Development Block Grant Programs for Year 2026
February 10, 2026
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1. Adopt a Resolution approving final funding recommendations for the CDBG
projects for the Year 2026, as proposed in Table 1;
2. Modify and adopt the Resolution approving final funding recommendations for the
CDBG projects for the Year 2026; or
3. Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
The recommended 2026 CDBG allocations fund important City priorities and are
consistent with the Cooperation Agreement between the County and City. The City’s
Community Service Grant Program provides an additional funding opportunity, separate
from CDBG, for local public service programs that address unmet needs in the
community.
DISADVANTAGES:
There are no disadvantages identified at this time.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The preliminary approval of allocations from the 2026 CDBG program is exempt from
CEQA on the basis that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. (State CEQA
Guidelines, § 15061, subd. (b)(3).) The allocation of funding itself will have no effect on
the environment and environmental review will be conducted for each of the projects
funding through this program, if necessary.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in acco rdance with
Government Code Section 54954.2.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Cooperation Agreement
3. 5CHC Application
4. CAPSLO Application
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING TO THE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECTS FOR
YEAR 2026
WHEREAS, via a Cooperative Agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo
(hereinafter referred to as “County”) executed by the City of Arroyo Grande (“City”) on
June 16, 2023, the City agreed to become a participant for a period of three years (2024-
2026) with the County and other cities therein as an “Urban County” under the Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development (hereinafter referred to as “HUD”)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; and
WHEREAS, the City receives CDBG funds through the County; and
WHEREAS, the County administers the CDBG program, including preparation, adoption,
and annual updates to a Consolidated Plan that are approved by HUD following adoption
by the County; and
WHEREAS, under the Cooperative Agreement, the City retains the authority to determine
which projects are to be funded with its allotment of CDBG funds; and
WHEREAS, the City expects to receive $64,588 in CDBG funds in 2026; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2025, the County released a “Notice of Funding
Availability” for projects to be funded by the 2026 CDBG programs, which provided that
proposals were to be submitted by October 10, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviews applications and recommends to the County Board
of Supervisors applications to be included as CDBG projects for funding; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on December 9, 2025, the City Council considered
preliminarily funding recommendations for CDBG projects for the Program Year 2026;
and
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2026, the City Council considered the City’s 2026 CDBG
projects for final approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby recommends that the Board of Supervisors for the County of San Luis
Obispo adopt the 2026 Action Plan, including the programs listed in Exhibit “A” attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, to be funded with the City’s allocation
of 2026 CDBG funds.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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On motion of Council Member ______________, seconded by Council Member
___________, and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 10th day of February, 2026.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_____________________________________
MATTHEW DOWNING, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ISAAC ROSEN, CITY ATTORNEY
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RESOLUTION NO.
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EXHIBIT “A”
ALLOCATION OF PROGRAM YEAR 2026 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
Table 1: Recommended 2026 CDBG Allocations
Project and Category
2025
Allocation
2026
Requested
Proposed
2026
Allocation
Public Service (15% Cap - $9,688)
5 Cities Homeless Coalition $9,600 $9,688 $9,688
Subtotal $9,600 $9,688 $9,688
Public Facilities (No Cap)
Curb Ramp and Sidewalk Improvement
Project $46,302 $46,504 $46,504
Subtotal $46,302 $46,504 $46,504
Housing Rehabilitation (No Cap)
Community Action Partnership of San Luis
Obispo County, Inc. (CAPSLO) $0 $15,075 $0
Subtotal $0 $0 $0
Administration (20% Cap - $12,917)
City Administration $0 $0 $0
County Administration $8,353 $8,396 $8,396
Subtotal $8,353 $8,396 $8,396
Total $64,588
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A COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO AND THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE FOR JOINT PARTICIPATION
IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, THE
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, AND THE EMERGENCY
SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024 THROUGH 2026
THIS COOPERATION AGREEMENT is made and entered into on the date and
year last written below, by and between the County of San Luis Obispo, a
political subdivision of the State of California, hereinafter called "County," and
the City of Arroyo Grande, a municipal corporation of the State of California,
located in the County of San Luis Obispo, hereinafter called "City;" jointly
referred to as "Parties".
WITNESS ETH
WHEREAS, in 1974, the U.S. Congress enacted, and the President
signed a law entitled, The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,
herein called the "Act." The Act is omnibus legislation relating to federal
involvement in a wide range of housing and community development
activities and contains eight separate titles; and
WHEREAS, Title I of the Act is entitled "Community Development" and
governs programs for housing and community development within
metropolitan cities and urban counties or communities by providing financial
assistance annually for area-wide plans and for housing, public services, and
public works programs; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Program
(hereinafter referred to as "CDBG"), the HOME Investment Partnerships Act
Program (hereinafter referred to as "HOME"), and the Emergency Solutions
Grant Program (hereinafter referred to as "ESG") are consolidated under Title
I of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the County has requested of the federal Department of
Housing and Urban Development, hereinafter referred to as "HUD,"
designate the County as an "urban county;" and
WHEREAS, the County needs to requalify as an urban county and will
be eligible to receive CDBG funds provided that the County's entitled cities
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A. Applicant Information
Completed by janna.nichols@5chc.org on 10/1/2025 2:10 PM
Case Id: 30576
Name: Homeless Prevention, South County, 5Cities
Homeless Coalition - 2026Address: P.O. Box 558, 100 S. 4th Street, Grover Beach,
CA 93483
A. Applicant Information
Please provide the following information.
PRIMARY APPLICANT INFORMATION-LEAD AGENCY
A.1. Organization Name
5Cities Homeless Coalition
A.2. Type of Organization
Non-Profit
A.2.a. Define Other:
A.3. Please upload the following documentation:
Proof of Active SAM.gov Registration *Required
Sam.Gov 5CHC EntityInformation_20250821-041838.pdf
A.3.a UEI Number: For more information, visit SAM.GOV
KR8JGGKBKEP9
A.4. Address
P.O. Box 558 100 S. 4th Street Grover Beach, CA 93483
A.5. Is the organization faith based?
No
A.6. Date of Incorporation
03/03/2009
A.7. Please upload the following documentation:
Incorporation Documents *Required
5CHC Articles of Incorporation.pdf
Organization Mission Statement *Required
5CHC Mission Statement.pdf
ATTACHMENT 3
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General Liability Insurance *Required
5cities Homeless Coalition $1M Umb 25-26 WUM1921.PDF
5cities Homeless Coalition- PKG Policy 25-26.PDF
Insurance email.pdf
A.8. REQUIRED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Has your organization read and understood
the insurance requirements listed in “CDBG Example Exhibit D-General Conditions”?
Yes
A.9 Annual Operating Budget
$5,863,950.00
A.10 Number of Paid Staff
50
A.11 Number of Volunteers
150
CONTACT INFORMATION
A.12 Contact Person Name
Janna Nichols
A.12a. Contact Person Title
Executive Director
A.12b. Phone Number
(805) 574-1638
A.12c. Email
janna.nicholS@5chc.org
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B. Applicant Capacity
Completed by janna.nichols@5chc.org on 10/8/2025 3:44 PM
Case Id: 30576
Name: Homeless Prevention, South County, 5Cities
Homeless Coalition - 2026Address: P.O. Box 558, 100 S. 4th Street, Grover Beach,
CA 93483
B. Applicant Capacity
Please provide the following information.
B.1. Describe the organization’s history of receiving and managing grants from County/State/Federal sources.
5CHC has been managing government grants for more than 10 years, and is currently 5CHC is contracted through more
than 50 federal and state grants to provide nearly $6 million in services. 5CHC has never received a significant finding in
any contract audit. In addition to grants for the provision of homeless services, prior grants have included funding for
capital projects, such as the purchase and renovation of our Access Center and the development of our Cabins For
Change Interim Shelter Program, which are both in the City of Grover Beach. Multiple grant monitoring activities have
reviewed 5CHC for program and expenditure compliance for all local, state and federal grants; 5CHC has consistently
received high praise for program quality and outcomes, reporting, compliance, and timeliness. See supplemental
documents.
B.2. Describe how the organization participates in HMIS, Coordinated Entry, and the San Luis Obispo County
Continuum of Care.
5CHC has participated in HMIS since 2014 and employs 2 FTE staff dedicated to ensure data quality and compliance in
addition to program staff participation. A recent data quality report (run Sept. 15, 2025) highlighted 5CHC's efforts to
improve data quality - showing 95.7% Universal Data Element Completion, 83.3% Exit Destination Completion and a
95.4% Annual Assessment Compliance - all far better than the full CoC system average.The Coalition’s staff have worked
with the County to assess and invest in a new HMIS system, including the on-going HSOC Data Workgroup. 5CHC
Executive Director is a member of the HMIS Project Steering Committee and an active member of HSOC, the Continuum
of Care oversight body. 5CHC staff regularly participate in all standing committees and work groups. 5CHC is an engaged
HSOC member, far exceeding the meeting attendance threshold of the HSOC bylaws, for both committee and full HSOC
meetings. Historically 5CHC’s Executive Director volunteered to serve as chair of both the Data and Performance and
Service Coordination committees, and volunteered on the steering committee for the County's Homeless Services
Strategic Plan. She currently serves as Chair of the Data and Performance Committee. Beginning in 2019 5CHC joined
with CAPSLO to participate in Coordinated Entry as a key intake partner. Annually 5CHC has far exceeded the number of
CE's completed per contract requirements. 5CHC staff are among the most active members of the HSOC Coordinated
Entry Advisory Committee, and the various workgroups addressing Coordinated Entry reform efforts. 5Cities Homeless
Coalition has been a regional lead in every Point in Time Count conducted in the county since 2013, helping to both plan
for the count as well as ensure effective regional volunteer recruitment and implementation. In each count, 5CHC has
dedicated 10 or more staff members to assist in the count.
B.3. Briefly describe your organization’s auditing requirements (as outlined in 2 CFR § 200.500 and 24 CFR § 5.801),
including those for the proposed project.
5CHC complies with all applicable federal laws, statutes, and regulations including the uniform financial reporting
standards (24 CFR § 5.801) and the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for
Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200). 5CHC annually engages multiple monitoring reviews for various government contracts.
5CHC has never received a significant finding in any monitoring review. 5CHC also contracts for an independent audit
annually. Annually since 2021-22 (due to increased federally sourced income) 5CHC has contracted for more rigorous
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“Single Audit”. 5CHC's Single Audit for 2023-24 is attached; as prior years, there were no significant findings by the
auditor. 5CHC has engaged a local accounting firm, Glenn-Burdette, to undertake an audit for our most recent fiscal year
2024-25. This audit is expected to be completed by February 2026. It should be recognized that 5CHC efficiently
manages its resources, with more than 85% of expenditures dedicated to program services and a minimal 14.6% spent
on supportive administrative expenses of management, general, and fundraising activities.
B.3.a. Please upload your organization's Most Recent Financial Audit.
Most Recent Financial Audit *Required
5CHC-Audit-2024.pdf
B.4. Describe the organization’s experience delivering related programs/projects.
In addressing the challenges of homelessness, 5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) recognizes that it will achieve better
outcomes and make a meaningful impact when an integrated continuum of services are combined to address housing
stability, self-sufficiency, and access to services to improve mental, physical and oral health. Working with those who are
currently homeless and for those at-risk of homelessness, 5CHC has expanded its scope of services to focus on these
three pillars to address the individual’s unique barriers to stable housing. Through housing navigation; financial literacy,
income development and training; and health care advocacy and connection to ensure clients are receiving the health
care they need, 5CHC is achieving lasting results. Since beginning services in 2012, 5CHC has developed its programs by
looking at best practices from multiple providers; including a special focus of hiring those with lived experience as
homeless and/or incarcerated. 5CHC endeavors to build trust, develop a sense of community, and respect. We serve as a
client advocate, reducing barriers to services, and follow evidence-based models of care. 5CHC has consistently received
high praise for program innovation, quality and outcomes. 5Cities Homeless Coalition is a key rapid re-housing and
homeless prevention provider in San Luis Obispo County providing housing stabilization service, deposit, and rental
assistance to those moving into permanent housing or those at-risk of homelessness. Since 2014 5Cities Homeless
Coalition has been providing Rapid Re-Housing and Homeless Prevention services through a variety of funding sources
including CalAIM (CenCal Health) ESG, CDBG, private foundations. In the 24-25 Fiscal Year, 5CHC assisted more than 500
people through RRH and Homeless Prevention services.
B.5. How will you document and maintain income status or presumed benefit status of each beneficiary?
5CHC has several methods for verifying income. Initial steps include self-certification of income by the client during
intake assessment. This is followed by documentation collection, in which the clients provide proof of income (e.g.
employment pay stubs, Cash-Aid report, child support, SSA Benefits award letter, etc.). If a client is working a cash-only
job, we allow them to submit an employment verification form signed by their employer with appropriate contact
information. Once documents are collected, case managers complete the Income Calculation sheet which calculates
gross income for the household; calculations are then approved by the program manager. Annual gross income is used
to determine AMI level based on household size. 5CHC understands documentation collection may be a barrier to some
households and assists in whatever ways possible to obtain necessary documentation. Those verified to be currently
homeless with no income documentation are presumed to be low-income. Re-determination for program eligibility
occurs every 3 months for homelessness prevention clients and annually for rapid re-housing clients.
B.6. Briefly describe your agency’s record keeping system with relevance to the proposed project.
In keeping with our policies and procedures for this program, all client files are compiled and maintained according to a
detailed program activity checklist, utilizing standard forms for all services. Included in this are reference notes for any
required periodic updates or re-certifications. All applicable information is entered in HMIS at program entry, exit, and
as appropriate for the project. 5CHC has staff dedicated to reviewing all client files regularly for accuracy and
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completeness. All payment requests include a detail of the client info, activity, funding source, and purpose. These
requests for financial assistance become part of the client file and are cross referenced for appropriate documentation
in the invoicing process. 5CHC also maintains a client walk-in and call log at our Access Center, noting the purpose of the
call/visit. This is updated daily and is maintained by 5CHC’s Coordinated Entry Resource and Referral Specialists. Data
from this log is often used to cross-reference prior contact with an individual who was not previously entered into a
project in HMIS by 5CHC. All files are maintained electronically on 5CHC’s secure server, which is securely backed up
daily off-site.
B.7. Identify all budgeted funds for project related costs. Include leveraged funding to exhibit financial sustainability
of the project beyond the grant term if awarded.
5CHC’s total Homeless Prevention Budget is $623,939. Other sources of funding for this program include: CenCal Health
(Cal AIM), CDBG 25-26, AG Arpa 23-26, HOME TBRA, City of Pismo Beach, County General Fund.
B.8. REQUIRED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR FEDERAL GRANTS OR CONTRACTS. Does your organization certify that, if
awarded funds, it will comply with the requirements as shown on "CDBG Example D-General Conditions" and "CDBG
Example Exhibit E-Special Conditions"?
Yes
B.9. Does your organization comply with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (as outlined in 2 CFR § 200)?
Yes
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C. Proposed Project & Project
Details
Completed by janna.nichols@5chc.org on 10/9/2025 4:08 PM
Case Id: 30576
Name: Homeless Prevention, South County, 5Cities
Homeless Coalition - 2026Address: P.O. Box 558, 100 S. 4th Street, Grover Beach,
CA 93483
C. Proposed Project & Project Details
Please provide the following information.
C.1. Name of Proposed Project
Homeless Prevention, South County
C.2. Project/Program Address
P.O. Box 558 100 S. 4th Street Grover Beach, CA 93483
C.3. Areas Served-Select all that apply
City of Arroyo Grande
City of Atascadero
City of Grover Beach - Not eligible for CDBG or ESG
City of Morro Bay
City of Paso Robles
City of Pismo Beach
City of San Luis Obispo
Unincorporated Community
Name of Unincorporated Community:
Avila Beach, Oceano, Nipomo
Countywide
C.4. Provide a brief narrative of the proposed project, including projected outcomes:
5CHC seeks to continue its highly successful Homeless Prevention program to help families at-risk of homeless remain
in their home. A change in this application is that 5CHC seeks to only provide services in South County (Avila to the
Santa Barbara County Border). An anticipated 10 households (25 people) will receive assistance. 5CHC's track record
has demonstrated that less than 5% of those served in the prior 24 months have fallen into homelessness after
receiving assistance, this includes the highly vulnerable Transitional-Age Youth population.
C.5. For proposed projects serving individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness, upload your organization's
HUD Annual Performance Report (APR) or CE APR generated from HMIS for the previous 12-month period. The
report should be run for a single project type and correspond to the project type (Emergency Shelter, Street
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Outreach, etc.) for which you are applying. This information will be used by the grant review committee to assess
past performance, outcomes, and alignment with funding priorities. Please be sure to not include any Client PII,
including Clarity ID, along with the reports. Many review committee members will not be HMIS users.
If your organization does not currently have a project in HMIS, please provide a comparable performance report
that includes outcome data and performance metrics relevant to your proposed project type.
For guidance on how to run reports in HMIS, please visit the HMIS Knowledge Base.
HUD Annual Performance Report (APR)
5CHC HP FY24_25 Report.pdf
C.6. What is the level of need for this activity within SLO County? Please include data to support your answer.
It is abundantly documented that stable housing, health and self-sufficiency are the keys to addressing the challenges
of homelessness. 5CHC is a community leader in providing these services to residents of San Luis Obispo County who
are experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk; however, we are seeing an alarming spike in requests for
assistance. According to a 2022 data analysis by Porch, an online home improvement and home-buying advice
website, the San Luis Obispo area is the now second least affordable small metro area in the entire United States. It is
estimated that rental rates have increased more than 60% in the last decade. The high cost of housing here in San Luis
Obispo County is approximately 53% higher than the national average, according to Zillow with the median rental rate
having increased $400. The County's most recent Point In Time Count clearly identifies the need for homeless
prevention and rapid re-housing services, having identified 1175 individuals as homeless. One of the six policy
recommendations made in the UCSF study, California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness, is to
“expand targeted homelessness prevention (e.g., financial support, legal assistance) at service settings (e.g., social
service agencies, healthcare settings, domestic violence services, community organizations) for both leaseholders and
non-lease holders. Expand prevention and transition services at institutional exits (jails, prisons). Expand and
strengthen eviction protections.” More than 80% of participants in this study, who were experiencing homelessness,
believed receiving a one-time payment of $5,000-$10,000 would have prevented their homelessness. Those
experiencing homelessness who lack rental history, have poor credit, lower income, or criminal history are especially
challenged in the current housing market. 5CHC has utilized landlord incentives in prior projects and it has proved to
be a vital component to secure housing for this population. 5CHC has assisted 77 individuals re-gain housing, who
would not have otherwise been able to secure housing, with the landlord incentive program. Beyond assisting with
rental assistance to prevent eviction, 5CHC also puts considerable resources towards utility assistance, car repairs,
food assistance, etc. that are often symptomatic of growing financial instability. Without early intervention, these
issues can easily compound and lead to increased housing instability and risk of homelessness. For the current year
these requests have skyrockets, as several utility assistance programs were cut (both federally and by the State).
C.7. Please upload a timeline for key steps of project implementation.
Timeline *Required
5CHC Milestone Timeline .pdf
C.8. Is this effort new, continuing, or expanding? Please describe.
While this is a continuing program, 5CHC is seeking increased support for homeless prevention services. No new start-
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up activities are contemplated. 5CHC has been successfully administering its housing navigation programs since 2015.
C.9. Describe how the project will align with a (or multiple) Line(s) of Effort to support the San Luis Obispo
Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness (2022-2027).
Fundamentally the plan seeks to house those who are experiencing homelessness, with a special focus on those who
are chronically homeless and living unsheltered. The proposed project activities are directly aligned with both of these
intents. Notably in Line of Effort 2 and Line of Effort 3 in the plan. Line of Effort 2: This program focuses efforts to
reduce or eliminate the barriers to housing stability for those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness,
including prevention, diversion, supportive services, and housing navigation efforts by (2A) implementing "housing-
focused case management and services across the region;" (2.C) Structuring services based on population need and
geographical coverage by coordinating strategies across multiple agencies, and (2.D. subpoints 1-4) preventing
“homelessness through expanded diversion efforts (also known as housing problem solving or family reunification)
and homeless prevention capacity.” In order to stem the flow of those falling into homelessness in our county, and
reach the County’s goal of reducing homelessness by 50%, additional resources are necessary to ensure fewer people
enter the homeless services system. Homeless prevention is one of the most cost-effective strategies to reduce the
incidence of homelessness in a community. According to the 2023 study by Notre Dame University’s Wilson Sheehan
Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO), in addition to helping individuals and families maintain their housing, the LEO
study suggests this community-wide prevention program is cost-effective and yields benefits to the broader
community. Researchers estimated that the Homelessness Prevention System produces $2.47 in estimated benefits
for every $1 dollar spent on emergency financial assistance. For Line of Effort 3: Improve and expand data
management efforts through HMIS and coordinated entry system to strengthen data-driven operational guidance and
strategic oversight - 5CHC has expanded its HMIS team to include 2 FTE dedicated to data quality and compliance, in
addition to program staff and 5CHC is now utilizing the freshly minted reports out of CLARITY to set performance goals
across all 5CHC programs. For Line of Effort 4: Create, identify, and streamline funding and resources. These new
HMIS reports are assisting 5CHC to refine its solicitations for funding, quantify our program effectiveness, and identify
new revenue sources.
C.10. Select all population(s) expected to be served through this project:
Adults with children
Adults without children
Elderly/Senior
Parenting Youth
Persons Experiencing Chronic Homelessness
Persons At Risk of Homelessness
Veterans
Domestic Violence Survivors
Persons with Disabilities
Unaccompanied Youth (under 25 years of age)
Individuals with Co-occurring Disorders (Substance Use and Mental Health)
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Low – Moderate Income Persons or Households
C.11. How does your program/service complement and collaborate with existing efforts in the County? Describe
how the program/project will increase capacity of services/housing for persons experiencing homelessness and at-
risk persons in the County.
5CHC Homeless Services program is integrated in the local Continuum of Care (CoC), focusing on collaboration and
strategic action. Homeless Prevention strategies are one of the initial efforts provided, throughout the compendium
of services. In an effort to build core competencies of service providers within the CoC, 5CHC collaborates with area
partners on evidence-based trainings (Housing Navigation, Mental Health First Aid, Trauma-Informed Care,
Motivational Interviewing, etc.) 5CHC also has a program of providing staff trainings with other service professionals
and partner agencies including weekly technical assistance meetings with CAPSLO's housing navigation team to
discuss best practices, as apart of our Homeless Prevention partnership (General Fund contract). Additionally 5CHC is
active with the Coordinated Entry Homeless Prevention Workgroup developing standardized assessments and
policies. In 2024-25 5CHC provided multiple housing navigation trainings as part of the Supportive Housing
Consortium's bi-monthly meetings. 5CHC seeks to streamline services through collaborative work with service
providers throughout the County.
C.12. Describe any consultation with local jurisdictions to gain support for the project.
Please see the attached letters of support including those from the Cites of Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach and Grover
Beach; along with others.
C.12a. Please attach any letters of support or commitment from local governments or community partners.
Letters of Support *Required
PB 2025-10-05 5CHC Letter of Support.pdf
Lucia Mar.pdf
5CHC SLO SHC TBRA letter of support Oct 2025 .pdf
GB 5CHC Letter for Homeless Service Application.pdf
Dignity Health Letter 10.25.pdf
HTF 5CHC TBRA letter of support 10.25.pdf
CenCal Health Letter of Support Oct 2025.pdf
5CHC City of Arroyo Grande October 2025.pdf
C.13. Name partner agencies as applicable and describe how they will be participating in the delivery of the
proposed activity.
C.14. Indicate the predicted, unduplicated performance outcome listed below:
Population Number of Individuals
Served
Number of Households
Served
Number of unsheltered persons to become sheltered
Number of people experiencing homelessness to be
entering permanent housing
Number of people experiencing Chronic Homelessness
served
Number of persons At-Risk of Homelessness served 25 10
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Number of Unaccompanied Youth served
Number of Youth At-Risk of Homelessness served
Number of persons in families with children served
Total 25 10
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D. Funding & Eligible Activities
Completed by janna.nichols@5chc.org on 10/10/2025 2:08 PM
Case Id: 30576
Name: Homeless Prevention, South County, 5Cities
Homeless Coalition - 2026Address: P.O. Box 558, 100 S. 4th Street, Grover Beach,
CA 93483
D. Funding & Eligible Activities
Please provide the following information.
D.1. Total Funding Requested
$43,427.00
D.1a. Please upload a Budget & Budget Narrative for the project for which you are applying. The budget narrative
should include FTEs to be provided. Please include the value of any matching funding. Project budget must include
committed and anticipated funding for total project cost--not just for funding requested in this application.
Budget and Budget Narrative *Required
HP Budget Oct 25.pdf
D.2. Are you requesting CDBG funds?
Yes
D.2a. Amount of CDBG funds requested:
$43,427.00
D.2.b. Please indicate the amount you are requesting for each jurisdiction:
Jurisdiction Amount
Arroyo Grande $9,688.00
Atascadero $0.00
Morro Bay $0.00
Paso Robles $0.00
Pismo Beach $4,513.00
San Luis Obispo $0.00
County $29,226.00
TOTAL $43,427.00
D.2c. Estimated number of unduplicated persons to benefit from CDBG funds:
40
D.2d. Estimated number of unduplicated households to benefit from CDBG funds:
25
D.2.e. Please select the national objective that best applies to the proposed project. Please refer to "Basically
CDBG" or the "CDBG Guide to National Objectives and Eligible Activities" for more information regarding CDBG
national objectives.
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Low Moderate Income
LOW/MODERATE INCOME: Select which criteria the proposed project intends to qualify under to meet the
Low/Moderate Income objective.
Low/Moderate Income Clientele
D.2.f. Identify all eligible activities that apply to the proposed project:
Public Services -General
Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs
Senior Services
Handicapped Services
Legal Services
Youth Services
Transportation Services
Substance Abuse Services
Services for Battered and Abused Spouses
Crime Awareness or Neighborhood Cleanups
Fair Housing Activities
Tenant/Landlord/Housing Counseling
Child Care Services
Health Services
Services for Abused and Neglected Children
Mental Health Services
Job Training and Job Placement Services
Subsistence Payments, Homeless Assistance, Rental Housing Subsidies or Security Deposits
Assistance to microenterprises (technical assistance, business support services, and other similar services to
owners of microenterprises or persons developing microenterprises)
D.2g. Explain how the proposed project meets the selected National Objective:
Assistance will be provided to benefit a clientele who are defined by HUD to be principally L/M income persons and
facing an imminent threat of homelessness. 5CHC's program requires information on family size and income so that it
is evident that at least 51% of the clientele are persons whose family income does not exceed the L/M income limit.
Reference: §570.208(a)(2)(i)(B) and (C).
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D.2h. Will the services offered by your organization increase or expand as a result of CDBG assistance?
Yes
D.2i. Explain how your services will increase or expand as a result of CDBG assistance:
Level of services is directly tied to amount of funds invested, resulting in more households served.
D.2j. Describe how the project will directly benefit the populations identified.
Funding will be used to provide short-term rental assistance, coupled with supportive services, to enable low-income
families to remain in their home and not fall into homelessness. 5CHC has documented that less than 5% of those
served in the last 24 months in this program have fallen into homelessness.
D.3. Are you requesting ESG funds?
No
D.3a. Amount of ESG funds requested:
$0.00
D.3b. Please upload your ESG Policies and Procedures for each activity for which you are applying.
ESG Policies and Procedures *Required
**No files uploaded
D.3.c. Identify all eligible activities and their amounts that apply to the proposed project:
Eligible Activities Amount Approximate Persons Served
Emergency Shelter $0.00 0
Street Outreach $0.00 0
Rapid Re-Housing $0.00 0
Homelessness Prevention $0.00 0
HMIS $0.00 0
TOTAL $0.00 0
D.3.d. ESG Matching Funds (1:1 Match Required)
Funding Source Amount
TOTAL $0.00
D.4. Are you requesting General Fund Support funds?
No
D.4a. Amount of GFS funds requested:
$0.00
D.4b. Identify all eligible activities that apply to the proposed project:
Amount Approximate
Persons Served
Emergency Shelters $0.00 0
Safe Parking $0.00 0
Essential Services for Persons Experiencing Homelessness $0.00 0
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Warming Centers $0.00 0
Street Outreach $0.00 0
Tenant Based Rental Assistance-TBRA $0.00 0
TOTAL $0.00 0
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E. Supplemental Documents
Completed by janna.nichols@5chc.org on 10/1/2025 5:37 PM
Case Id: 30576
Name: Homeless Prevention, South County, 5Cities
Homeless Coalition - 2026Address: P.O. Box 558, 100 S. 4th Street, Grover Beach,
CA 93483
E. Supplemental Documents
Please note that all documents uploaded into this application must be less than 100 MB in file size. We cannot accept documents
via email or through another platform, such as Dropbox or Google Drive. Applicants may split larger documents into multiple smaller
files, label them appropriately with “part X of X” and then upload them directly into this application.
Do not upload password-protected documents into this application. All password-protected documents will be removed during
threshold review and this may negatively impact scoring of your application.
Documentation
Please upload any other documentation that should be considered during review of your application. Multiple files may
be uploaded if needed.
Supplemental Documentation
Cool, Tuesday HCD - Great Job Email.pdf
Cool, Tuesday HCD - File Completeness Email.pdf
Cool, Tuesday HCD - Metrics Email.pdf
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Submit
Completed by janna.nichols@5chc.org on 10/10/2025 2:11 PM
Case Id: 30576
Name: Homeless Prevention, South County, 5Cities
Homeless Coalition - 2026Address: P.O. Box 558, 100 S. 4th Street, Grover Beach,
CA 93483
Submit
Please provide the following information.
The applicant certifies that all information contained in this application, and supporting documentation, given
for the purpose of obtaining assistance, is true and complete to the best of the applicant’s knowledge.
I hereby certify that our organization has complied with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the
application and is an eligible applicant for the requested funding. The organization proposes to provide the program
services or complete the project identified in this application. If this application is approved and this organization
receives the requested funding this organization agrees to adhere to all relevant Federal, State, and local regulations
and other assurances as required by the County.
I hereby certify that the organization is fully capable of fulfilling its obligation under this application, as stated
herein.
I further certify that the information provided in this Funding Application is correct, accurate, and complete.
In addition, the content of the application shall be incorporated as part of the written agreement and, as such, will be
used to monitor performance. Activities, commitments, and representations described in the written agreement that
are not subsequently made a part of the program/project as funded shall be considered a material contract failure
and may result in a repayment of all awarded funds and/or suspension from participation in future funding rounds.
Authorized Representative Signature
Janna Nichols
Electronically signed by janna.nichols@5chc.org on 10/10/2025 2:10 PM
Authorized Representative Title
Executive Director
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A. Applicant Information
Completed by planning@capslo.org on 9/23/2025 9:57 AM
Case Id: 30580
Name: Minor Home Repair, Community Action
Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. -
2026
Address: 3970 Short St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA
93401--4547
A. Applicant Information
Please provide the following information.
PRIMARY APPLICANT INFORMATION-LEAD AGENCY
A.1. Organization Name
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.
A.2. Type of Organization
Non-Profit
A.2.a. Define Other:
A.3. UEI Number: For more information, visit SAM.GOV
GBL8FWWVCLC5
A.3.a. Please upload proof of active SAM.gov registration for your organization.
Proof of Active SAM.gov Registration *Required
SAM-CAPSLO Registration 2025-2026 screenshot.jpg
A.4. Address
1030 Southwood Dr. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
A.5. Is the organization faith based?
No
A.6. Date of Incorporation
12/09/1965
A.7. Please upload the following documentation:
Organizational Chart *Required
CAPSLO Org Chart 1-25.pdf
Incorporation Documents *Required
25-26 Cert of Liability Insurance.pdf
ATTACHMENT 4
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Articles of Incorporation.pdf
General Liability Insurance *Required
25-26 Cert of Liability Insurance.pdf
Articles of Incorporation.pdf
A.8. REQUIRED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Has your organization read and understood
the insurance requirements listed in “Example Exhibit D - General Conditions”?
Yes
A.9. Annual Operating Budget
$111,548,450.00
A.10. Number of Full-Time Paid Staff
892
A.11. Number of Part-Time Paid Staff
26
A.12. Number of Volunteers
1,334
CONTACT INFORMATION
A.13. Contact Person Name
Jim McNamara
A.13a. Contact Person Title
CAPSLO Energy Director
A.13b. Phone Number
(805) 541-4122
A.13c. Email
jmcnamara@capslo.org
FINANCE CONTACT INFORMATION
A.14. Finance Contact Person Name
Joan Limov
A.14a. Finance Contact Person Title
Chief Financial Officer
A.14b. Finance Phone Number
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(805) 544-4355
A.14c. Finance Email
jlimov@capslo.org
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B. Applicant Capacity
Completed by planning@capslo.org on 10/10/2025 2:36 PM
Case Id: 30580
Name: Minor Home Repair, Community Action
Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. -
2026
Address: 3970 Short St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA
93401--4547
B. Applicant Capacity
Please provide the following information.
B.1. Describe your organization’s history of receiving and managing grants from County/State/Federal sources.
Since its inception in 1965, CAPSLO has received and successfully managed a variety of grants that address the unmet
needs of low-income and vulnerable individuals and families through County, State, and Federal sources. County
grants include but are not limited to CBO/PHG, Departments of CDBG, Social Services (DSS), Public Health, Behavioral
Health, Probation, ESG, General Funds, and more recently, Coordinated Entry and PLHA grants. State grants include
but are not limited to the Office of Emergency Services, Office of Child Abuse Prevention, Department of Education,
Department of Social Services, and Community Services and Development (CSD), which designates the organization as
a Community Action Agency because it distributes funds from the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). Federal -
The majority of CAPSLO's funding comes from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start,
which the agency has been receiving since 1965, but also Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) and the Department of Veteran Affairs. The Energy Division, the focus of this application, receives funding
from CSD for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Department of Energy for the
Weatherization Assistance Program (DOE WAP) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Weatherization Assistance Program
(Bil WAP), the Area Agency on Aging, Santa Barbara County CDBG, City of Pismo Beach, City of Santa Maria, andPG&E.
B.2. Briefly list any recent development projects your organization has proposed, is currently working on, and/or
has recently completed (regardless of funding source).
In the past five years, the agency completed 34 Prado as a licensed substance use disorder facility and two Head Start
child care centers are nearing completion in Atascadero and Salinas. Energy Services has completed an average of 40
larger home repair projects per year over the past four years.
B.3. Briefly describe your organization’s auditing requirements (as outlined in 2 CFR § 200.500 and 24 CFR § 5.801),
including those for the proposed project.
CAPSLO undergoes an agency-wide, rigorous audit process annually by the firm of Brown Armstrong Certified Public
Accountants. The process includes inquiry and observation to understand and evaluate CAPSLO’s internal controls,
confirmations, interim testing and compliance audits, and substantive procedural analysis. Critical audit areas include
compliance with federal and state awards, expenses for program and support services, accounts payable and accrued
liabilities, program revenue and unearned deferred revenue, cash, property and equipment, and long-term debt. A
summary of the audit is formally presented by Brown Armstrong to both the Audit and Finance Committees of the
Board as well as the full Board of Directors and senior management annually.
B.3.a. Please upload your organization's Most Recent Financial Audit.
Most Recent Financial Audit *Required
Audit 2024.pdf
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B.4. Briefly describe your organization’s record keeping system with relevance to the proposed project.
Client and household demographic data is captured, including household income, size, disability status, age, services
provided, etc. Appropriate income documentation is required, which includes one of the following: recent pay-stubs,
bank statements, income tax returns, or proof of participation in an approved alternative low-income program
(provided the income thresholds are equal to or lower than the HUD identified income levels). All copies of client
household data are kept in client files, and recorded in Hancock Software, the Energy Service's program database, and
in CAPSLO's agency-wide database, ClientTrack. The agency will be transitioning from ClientTrack to WIPFLI starting
October 1; full backup of client data is ensured.
B.5. Describe how your organization will document and maintain income status of each beneficiary in compliance
with regulations?
Energy Services will collect income documentation from all household members and documentation of home
ownership as part of the enrollment process for each beneficiary. All documents will be kept in client files along with
completed applications.
B.6. Describe your project staff’s experience and capacity to comply with Section 3 requirements (as outlined in 24
CFR Part 75).
The Energy Services Director is responsible for all areas of the Weatherization, Utility Assistance, and Home Repair
programs, including staff supervision; budgeting and financial management; program administration; achievement of
each program's goals and objectives; marketing and promotion; research and new program development; technical
support and construction management; quality control; and continuous program improvement in San Luis Obispo,
Monterey, Santa Cruz, and northern Santa Barbara counties. Under the supervision of the Program Director, three
Crew Supervisors oversee all construction and home repair work, monitor quality, and ensure compliance with
program standards and building codes. Energy Outreach Specialists conduct site visits, interview clients, complete
intake applications, collect income documentation and proof of home ownership, and conduct pre-assessments for
the home repair projects. Administrative staff, including Program Specialists and Finance Specialists, organize client
files, process building permit applications, schedule work and prepare invoices and reports. Under supervision of the
Crew Supervisor, Installers and Technicians inspect homes to determine materials needed and repairs to be made;
install weatherization measures and perform home repairs on designated homes for funded programs; and maintain
accurate records of work performed and materials used on the job. Repairs are carried out by CAPSLO staff who work
under the company's contractor's license (#623259). The Program Director, along with administrative and field staff,
average over 20 years of experience in all aspects of the program. They participate in annual training and updates
with SLO County Adult Protective Services staff.
B.7. If the County allocated funds to your organization in previous years, do any of those funds remain unspent?
Yes
B.7.a. Please provide the following information:
Project Name Funding Source and Year Remaining Amount
Minor Home Repair County of San Luis Obispo 2025 $64,550.00
Minor Home Repair City of Pismo Beach $18,600.00
We have projects lined up and are
working on them daily.
$0.00
$83,150.00
B.8. Does your organization comply with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as outlined in 2 CFR § 200?
Yes
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C. Proposed Project & Project
Details
Completed by planning@capslo.org on 10/10/2025 2:55 PM
Case Id: 30580
Name: Minor Home Repair, Community Action
Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. -
2026
Address: 3970 Short St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA
93401--4547
C. Proposed Project & Project Details
Please provide the following information.
C.1. Name of Proposed Project
Minor Home Repair
C.2. What is the estimated total project completion cost?
$675,266.00
C.3. Project/Program Address(es)
3970 Short St., Suite 110 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401--4547
C.4. Accessor's Parcel Number(s).
There will be separate Accessor's Parcel Numbers for each home repair project. These will be collected at the time of
client intake and enrollment.
C.5. Areas Served-Select all that apply
City of Arroyo Grande
City of Atascadero
City of Morro Bay
City of Paso Robles
City of Pismo Beach
City of San Luis Obispo
City of Grover Beach - Not eligible for CDBG or HOME
Unincorporated Community
Name of Unincorporated Community:
Countywide
C.6. Will the project require any acquisitions?
No
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C.6.a. Please upload the following documentation:
Appraisal of Property *Required
**No files uploaded
C.6.b. What is the proposed purchase amount?
$0.00
C.6.c. What is the anticipated escrow closing date?
C.7. Will the current owner, residential occupants, and/or commercial occupants be displaced by the project?
No
C.7.a. Please upload the following documentation:
Relocation Plan or Certified Tenant Notifications *Required
**No files uploaded
C.7.b. Will the displacement be temporary or permanent?
C.7.c. How long will the displacement last?
C.7.d. Describe how the relocation costs will be paid. Include these costs in your Sources and Uses document.
C.8. Provide a complete description of the proposed project and proposed outcomes:
The project involves the completion of minor home repairs and accessibility improvements in homes occupied by low-
and very low-income members of the community. The agency will perform outreach and work with its partners to
identify households that qualify for this assistance and have needs that can be met through the program. Once
projects are identified, the program will develop a project description and cost estimate for each project and submit
that information to County staff for review and approval. Approved projects will then be scheduled for work to be
completed by agency staff. The outcome is to help vulnerable members of our community remain safely in their own
homes, improving their self-sufficiency and independence and thereby reducing homelessness and dependency.
C.8.a. Number and Unit Type (size) of Proposed Units Created and/or Rehabilitated:
Unit Type (Size)Created Units Rehabbed Units
Single-family homes 0 35
Manufactured homes 25
C.8.b. Of the total number of new units created, how many will be deed-restricted?
0
C.9. Please upload a timeline for key steps of project implementation. Include key steps or phases of project
implementation such as, but not limited to, the following: predevelopment, financing, use permitting, construction
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permitting, demolition, grading, construction finance close, construction milestones, placed in service date,
permanent loan conversion, etc.
Timeline *Required
C9 Timeline for key steps of project implementation.pdf
C.10. Please upload a complete set of drawing/plans. Also include any maps or photos available.
Maps, Photos, Drawings, Plans *Required
Minor Home Repair does not possess any maps.pdf
C.11. Please upload the Most Recent Market Study for the project. The market study is required for HOME funding.
It is not required but is recommended for all other funding.
Most Recent Market Study
**No files uploaded
C.12. Describe site and neighborhood standards including proximity to services, transportation, and employment:
This will vary. The program will involve completing projects on homes located throughout the County of San Luis
Obispo and cities identified.
C.13. Describe in detail the current zoning designation of the project site.
N/A
C.14. Describe in detail the current land use of the project site.
N/A
C.15. Explain how the site’s current land use and zoning designation are, or are not, consistent with the proposed
project.
N/A
C.16. Provide an explanation of efforts and a timetable to obtain the necessary jurisdictional amendments to bring
forth the project.
N/A
C.17. Have necessary Land Use Permits and/or Construction Building Permits been issued?
No
C.17a. If yes, what is their current expiration date(s)?
C.17b. If no, indicate when the permit(s) will be applied for or issued:
We will obtain construction building permits when and if they are needed.
C.18. Describe how the project will align with a Line of Effort (or multiple Lines of Effort) to support the San Luis
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Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness (2022-2027).
Minor Home Repair aligns best with the county's "Line of Effort 2: Focus efforts to reduce or eliminate the barriers to
housing stability for those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, including prevention, diversion,
supportive services, and housing navigation efforts." This project is a supportive service for one of the county's
identified beneficiary groups -- older adults/medically fragile. Minor Home Repair keeps this population safely housed
and helps prevent homelessness by amending substandard housing and accessibility issues.
C.19. Select all population(s) expected to be served through this project and include number of units expected for
each chosen population:
Low-/moderate-income households
Expected number of units:
60
Multifamily
Expected number of units:
Age Restricted (including seniors)
Expected number of units:
Persons Experiencing Homelessness
Expected number of units:
Persons with Disabilities
Expected number of units:
45
Person Experiencing Chronic Homelessness
Expected number of units:
Farmworkers
Expected number of units:
5
Veterans
Expected number of units:
10
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Domestic Violence Survivors
Expected number of units:
Unaccompanied Youth (under 25 years of age)
Expected number of units:
C.20. Has your organization previously received a grant to serve any of the populations expected to be served??
Yes
C.20a. Provide a brief description of those grant activities and the outcomes you achieved:
Since 1980, we have received multiple federal, state and local grants to serve the populations expected to be served.
These include Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Department of Energy Weatherization
Assistance Program (DOE WAP), Area Agency on Aging Senior Home Repair Program, and CDBG Home Repair
Programs with San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties as well as local municipalities. LIHEAP and DOE WAP
support the weatherization of over 250 homes per year on average, providing diagnostic testing (blower door test,
duct system testing and sealing, combustion appliance safety testing, replacement of furnaces, water heaters and
cooking appliances, installation of weathering measures like attic insulation, door weatherstripping, windows, water
saving measures, and carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. Energy Services completes minor repairs, like the
installation of grab bars and handrails, for approximately 500 households per year in our Senior Home Repair
Program, funded by the Area Agency on Aging. Energy Services completes from 40 to 100 larger Home Repair projects
with the CDBG-funded Minor Home Repair Program, which covers San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara
counties.
C.21. Please name partner agencies as applicable and describe how they will participate in the delivery of the
proposed project:
Minor Home Repair and other programs targeted at seniors, the disabled, and lower income households benefit from
mutual referral of clients for services. Clients are referred to CAPSLO for home repair services by service providers,
such as the Department of Social Services’ (DSS) Adult Protective Services, the Social Security Administration, the Area
Agency on Aging, in-home health service providers, food service providers (food pantries, Meals That Connect, Senior
Nutrition), and other senior services. This program, along with County senior-serving programs, cross-refer to one
another when additional support services are identified. Programs work together to ensure the safety and
independence of San Luis Obispo County seniors. This program has consistently been supported by local jurisdictions,
evidenced by the many years of CDBG funding received by both SLO County, City of Pismo Beach, City of Santa Maria
and, more recently, County of Santa Barbara.
C.22. Does the proposed project have support from the community?
Yes
C.22a. Please upload any letters of support or commitment from local governments or community partners.
Letters of Support
Letter of Support for Minor Home Repair Program in Morro Bay - 2026 CDBG Funding.pdf
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C.23. Has an environmental review been completed, CEQA and/or NEPA?
Yes - CEQA Review Complete
No - CEQA Review Not Complete
Yes - NEPA Review Complete
No - NEPA Review Not Complete
Yes - Both Have Been Completed
No - Neither Have Been Completed
C.24. Has a Phase I or Phase II environmental assessment been conducted for the property?
No
C.24a. Please upload the following documentation:
Environmental Assessment, Phase I or II *Required
**No files uploaded
C.25. Has a Phase I or Phase II archeological/historical survey been conducted at the project site?
No
C.25a. Please upload the following documentation:
Archeological/Historical Survey, Phase I or II *Required
**No files uploaded
C.26. List and describe any known hazards-e.g., asbestos, radon, lead-based paint, storage tanks – aboveground,
underground. Please enter “N/A” if not applicable.
Lead-based paint may be present in homes built prior to 1978. CAPSLO is an EPA-certified contractor and field staff
have completed applicable training in lead-safe work practices.
C.27. Is the project on a property designated or been determined to be potentially eligible for designation as a local,
state, or national historical site?
No
C.28. Are the building(s)/structure(s) located on a historic site or within a local historic district?
No
C.29. Is the project located within a 100-year and/or 500-year flood zone?
Yes
C.29a. How will the project mitigate potential flooding on the site?
There will be multiple projects, some of which may be located within designated flood zones, which will be addressed
in the environmental review process for each project.
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C.29b. Does your organization have flood insurance for the project site?
No
C.30. Will demolition be required?
No
C.31. Are there any existing buildings on the project property that were constructed prior to 1978?
Yes
C.31a. Has an asbestos risk assessment report(s) been prepared for the building(s)?
No
C.31b. Has the building(s) been abated for asbestos?
No
C.31c. Has a lead hazard risk assessment report(s) been prepared for the building(s)?
No
C.31d. Has the building(s) been abated for lead paint?
No
C.31e. Will children occupy the building(s)?
Yes
C.31f. Indicate the age range of the children that will occupy the building:
0-18
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D. Funding & Eligible Activities
Completed by planning@capslo.org on 10/10/2025 2:56 PM
Case Id: 30580
Name: Minor Home Repair, Community Action
Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. -
2026
Address: 3970 Short St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA
93401--4547
D. Funding & Eligible Activities
Please provide the following information.
D.1. Total Project Funding (include all Sources and Uses of funding)
$675,266.00
D.1.a. Please upload a Sources & Uses document for your proposed project:
Sources and Uses *Required
Minor Home Repair Funding Sources and CDBG Allocation.pdf
D.1.b. Please upload all Commitment Letters for Funds. Required to demonstrate the 25% HOME matching funds;
not required but recommended for all other funding requests.
Commitment Letters for Funds *Required
Letter of Support for Minor Home Repair Program in Morro Bay - 2026 CDBG Funding.pdf
D.1.c. How do you plan to fund the operation and maintenance costs (if any) associated with this project? Are these
funds available now? If not, when will they be available?
There are no maintenance costs associated with this project. The work involves providing home modifications on
individual homes. Regarding D.1.a, Sources and Uses, a program breakout of funding sources and CDBG requests is
attached.
D.1.d. Please upload the 20-Year Pro Forma for the project to demonstrate continued viability and affordability of
the project for at least 20 years.
Pro Forma (20-year) *Required
Pro Forma form.docx
D.2. Are you requesting HOME funds?
No
D.2.a. Amount of HOME funds requested:
$0.00
D.2.b. Proposed number of HOME-assisted (deed-restricted) units:
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D.2.c. HOME Matching Funds:
Sources Amount
$0.00
D.2.d. Identify all eligible activities that apply to the proposed project:
Acquisition
Rehabilitation
Relocation
Demolition
Site Preparation
New Construction
Multi-Family
Single Family
D.2.e. Please indicate the number and type of all units CREATED
Unit Type 30% AMI 31 to 50% AMI 51 to 80% AMI Unrestricted
Resident
Manager
81% and higher
AMI
Total 0 0 0 0 0
D.2.f. Is your project for REHABILITATION of existing units only?
Please indicate the number and type of all EXISTING Units:
Unit Type 30% AMI 31 to 50% AMI 51 to 80% AMI Unrestricted
Resident
Manager
81% and higher
AMI
Total 0 0 0 0 0
Please indicate the number and type of all units AFTER rehabilitation
Unit Type 30% AMI 31 to 50% AMI 51 to 80% AMI Unrestricted
Resident
Manager
81% and higher
AMI
Total 0 0 0 0 0
D.3. Are you requesting CDBG funds?
Yes
D.3.a. Amount of CDBG funds requested:
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$545,626.00
D.3.b. Identify all eligible activities that apply to the proposed project:
Acquisitions
Rehabilitation
Demolition
Clearance and Site Preparation - In anticipation of a HOME funded project
D.3.c. Are at least 51% of the units in the project designated as low-/moderate-income units?
Yes
D.3.d. How many new deed-restricted units will be constructed with CDBG funds?
0
D.3.e. Estimated number of unduplicated households to benefit from CDBG funds:
Beneficiary Type Estimated Number
Unduplicated Households 60
D.3.f. Please select the national objective that best applies to the proposed project.
Please refer to "Basically CDBG" or the "CDBG Guide to National Objectives and Eligible Activities" for more
information regarding CDBG national objectives.
Low Moderate Income
LOW/MODERATE INCOME: Select which criteria the proposed project intends to qualify under to meet the
Low/Moderate Income objective.
Housing
SLUM OR BLIGHT: Select which criteria the proposed project intends to qualify under to meet the Slums or Blight
objective
D.3.g. Explain how the proposed project meets the selected National Objective:
Minor Home Repair provides disabled, elderly, or low-income individuals and families who do not have sufficient
resources to make necessary safety- and access-related repairs and/or improvements to their homes. Home repairs
include installation of health and safety devices, grab bars, handrails, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors,
handheld showerheads, minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and drywall. Accessibility-related repairs include
widening of entryways and hallways, ramps, wheelchairs lifts, or other larger improvements that are needed to allow
access to, from, and inside the home. These critical services allow individuals to remain in their home and avoid costly
institutionalization. When screening clients in need, several factors are considered, including health and safety,
disability, economic need, and age. In 2023, there were 80,448 persons over age 60; the median age was 70. The
county has a larger proportion of seniors over 65 at nearly 22% than the state at 15% or nation at 17%; this has
significant repercussions on the county’s economy, housing, and health care systems. Among those over 60, 7.6%
(5,987) were below the 100% federal poverty level in 2023. Among those 65 and over, 6.8% (4,067) of the county’s
population were in poverty. This does not include seniors under the 200% poverty level. Among those over 60 in the
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county, 26.7% had a disability.
D.3.h. REQUIRED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR FEDERAL GRANTS OR CONTRACTS. Does your organization certify that,
if awarded funds, it will comply with the requirements as shown as “Example Exhibit D - General Conditions” and
“Example Exhibit E - Special Conditions”.
Yes
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E. Supplemental Documents
Completed by planning@capslo.org on 10/10/2025 2:26 PM
Case Id: 30580
Name: Minor Home Repair, Community Action
Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. -
2026
Address: 3970 Short St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA
93401--4547
E. Supplemental Documents
Please note that all documents uploaded into this application must be less than 100 MB in file size. We cannot accept documents
via email or through another platform, such as Dropbox or Google Drive. Applicants may split larger documents into multiple smaller
files, label them appropriately with “part X of X” and then upload them directly into this application.
Do not upload password-protected documents into this application. All password-protected documents will be removed during
threshold review and this may negatively impact scoring of your application.
Documentation
Please upload any other documentation that should be considered during review of your application. Multiple files may
be uploaded if needed.
Supplemental Information
EPA Letter of Approval Certification.pdf
EPA ApprovalCertificate_NAT-33515-4.pdf
Bureau of Household Goods & Services - CAPSLO License.pdf
CSLB LIcense - CAPSLO.pdf
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Submit
Completed by planning@capslo.org on 10/10/2025 2:57 PM
Case Id: 30580
Name: Minor Home Repair, Community Action
Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. -
2026
Address: 3970 Short St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA
93401--4547
Submit
Please provide the following information.
The applicant certifies that all information contained in this application, and supporting documentation, given
for the purpose of obtaining assistance, is true and complete to the best of the applicant’s knowledge.
I hereby certify that our organization has complied with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the
application and is an eligible applicant for the requested funding. The organization proposes to provide the program
services or complete the project identified in this application. If this application is approved and this organization
receives the requested funding this organization agrees to adhere to all relevant Federal, State, and local regulations
and other assurances as required by the County.
I hereby certify that the organization is fully capable of fulfilling its obligation under this application, as stated
herein.
I further certify that the information provided in this Funding Application is correct, accurate, and complete.
In addition, the content of the application shall be incorporated as part of the written agreement and, as such, will be
used to monitor performance. Activities, commitments, and representations described in the written agreement that
are not subsequently made a part of the program/project as funded shall be considered a material contract failure
and may result in a repayment of all awarded funds and/or suspension from participation in future funding rounds.
Authorized Representative Signature
Elizabeth "Biz" Steinberg
Electronically signed by planning@capslo.org on 10/10/2025 2:57 PM
Authorized Representative Title
Chief Executive Officer
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