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Non-profit CDBG Application Process for FY 2020 - 2022 October 15, 2019 Page 2 on August 26, 2019 and September 3, 2019 to review and revise the non-profit CDBG application and to create a scoring criteria matrix. Additionally, the Ad Hoc Committee recommended the following three actions: 1. Approval of a two-year non-profit CDBG application. Funding for the two-year non-profit CDBG application will align with the recently passed Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019, which established a budget for non -defense domestic spending levels for the next two years. 2. Approval to have the Ad Hoc Committee review and score the non-profit CDBG applications on behalf of the Commission and make funding recommendations to the entire Commission which will then be recommended by the Commission to City Council. 3. Directed staff to facilitate a study session of the City's funding priorities and strategic plan goals after the Five -Year Consolidated Plan is completed. The City's CDBG allocation for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 - 2021 and 2021 - 2022 is estimated to be $5,701,154 each year, assuming the City receives the same allocation as FY 2019 - 2020. The City must use a maximum of fifteen percent of this allocation or $855,173 each year for public service programs provided by non-profit organizations. Following the approval by City Council, on November 4, 2019 staff will release the application for non -profits to apply for the estimated $1,710,346 in non-profit CDBG funding for a two-year period from FY 2020 — 2022. This amount includes $855,173 in CDBG funding for FY 2020 - 2021 and $855,173 for FY 2021 - 2022. This amount is subject to adjustment based upon the actual CDBG allocation from HUD following the approval of the federal budget. Funding will be available for experienced non-profit organizations for the provision of public services for the following priorities: 1) Crime prevention, intervention, and/or suppression efforts for children, youth and/or families; 2) Economic development; 3) Tenant Services; or 4) A Summer Night Lights Program. Proposed programs are required to meet the national objective of an activity that provides a benefit to low and moderate -income persons and align with the City's Strategic Plan. Non-profit organizations will have the option of submitting a joint application with other non-profit organizations to encourage collaboration and non -duplication of public services in our community. Organizations will be able to apply for a minimum of $60,000 and a maximum of $150,000 per program for the two-year period. Organizations that submit a joint application may request a maximum of $300,000. Applications will be made available online through a grant management application accessible through the City's website. The grant management application allows for online application submission, rating, and reporting. Staff will be available to assist non -profits with technical support throughout the application process. 21 A-2