CDBG Funding Applications

Application Submittal

Non-Public Services:


Non-Public Service Activities include, but are not limited to: fair housing services, removal of architectural barriers, housing rehabilitation, commercial or industrial rehabilitation, acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of shelters, senior centers or health centers. 

Applications for Non-Public Services are now open and will close promptly at 5:31 pm, Friday, January 9, 2026. 

THE APPLICATION PERIOD HAS CLOSED

Anyone requesting information regarding future Non-Public Service applications for Community Development Block Grant funds, may contact Janine Hernandez with the Community Development Department at (714) 573-3133 or JHernandez@tustinca.org.

Public Services:

The City of Tustin maintains a three-year funding cycle for Public Service (non-profit) activities. 

CDBG applications for Public Service activities for program years 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29, are now open and will close promptly at 5:31 pm, Friday, January 9, 2026. 

THE APPLICATION PERIOD HAS CLOSED

An informational webinar was held via Zoom on October 29, 2025, at 10:00 am which provided an overview of the City of Tustin’s CDBG application process. A recording of the webinar can be accessed here: WEBINAR  Passcode: 3bvf1=nh 

Anyone requesting information regarding future application openings for Community Development Block Grant funds, may contact Janine Hernandez with the Community Development Department at (714) 573-3133 or  JHernandez@tustinca.org 

Application Timeline

  • November 2025: Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA) to be released for the 2026-27 through 2028-29 Program Year for public service applications, and for the 2026-27 annual funding cycle for non-public services activities. 
  • January 2026: Deadline to submit applications for public services and non-public services.
  • February 2026: Citizen Participation Committee to hold a public hearing to review the public service applications for the 2026-2028 three-year funding cycle.
  • April 2026: Public hearing to be held before the City Council, including approval of 2026-2028 public service funding, 2026-27 non-public service funding, and the 2026-27 Action Plan. 
  • July 1, 2026: CDBG program year 2026-27 begins.