Federal Grants Programs
Through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City Of Chula Vista receives three entitlement grants: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG). The primary objective of the CDBG, HOME, and the ESG Programs is to develop viable communities, decent housing and expand economic opportunities for low and moderate income persons living within the City.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
The next open application period for the CDBG Program will begin in early winter 2008.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is one of the longest continuously run programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CDBG program provides annual grants on a formula basis to eligible entitlement communities to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. HUD awards grants to entitlement community grantees, like the City of Chula Vista, to carry out a wide range of “eligible” community development activities directed toward revitalizing neighborhoods, economic development, and providing improved community facilities and services. For more information about Chula Vista's local CDBG programs and funding priorities, please visit our Federal grants planning documents by clicking here.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
The HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program is authorized under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act was signed into law on November 28, 1990. The intent of the HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for very low and low income households. The Housing Authority utilizes HOME funds to provide financing for:
Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program
The next open application period for the ESG Program will begin in early winter 2008.
The Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program is authorized under subtitle B of Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. This program is designed to prevent homelessness and to enable homeless individuals and families to move toward independent living. The City receives an annual allocation to provide services in: Essential Services, Homeless Prevention, and Operations. The City administers these funds through its local grant programs and funding priorities, in accordance with HUD regulations.
Five Year Consolidated Plan
HUD mandates cities that are entitled to receive HUD funds to consolidate the submission requirements for such programs and prepare a planning document. The result is the Five Year Consolidated Plan that identifies the City of Chula Vista’s overall housing and community development needs and outlines a strategy for addressing those needs. In addition, the City submits a One Year Action Plan that highlights the specific programs and projects from the Five Year Consolidated Plan that will be implemented during the current program year. All CDBG, HOME, and ESG activities and funding allocations are detailed within these plans.
Planning Documents