1. CDBG Application Workshop
January 22, 2019
City of New Braunfels City Hall
550 Landa Street
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

2. Welcome Please silence your cell phone Restrooms are across the hall
Please introduce yourself and any staff with you and say a few words about your agency

3. What is CDBG? Community Development Block Grant - 1974
Federal program funded through non-competitive grants to cities, counties & states
Purpose is to reduce poverty and its effects and develop viable communities by:
Providing decent housing
Creating a suitable living environment
Expanding economic opportunities

4. National Objectives All programs must meet a HUD National Objective
Benefit Low- Moderate-Income persons/households
Aid in the prevention/elimination of slum and blight
Meet an Urgent Need – This is rarely used and is associated with disasters

5. Funding and Caps Estimated Funding 2018 Grant - $378,454
Public Service - $56,768 (15% cap)
Planning & Administration - $75,691 (20% cap)
Other Activities - $245,995
CDBG funding for Public Services must be for a new service or a measurable increase in the level of service

6. Definitions
Low- to Moderate-Income are residents whose household income is equal to or less than 80% of the area’s household median income for that household size
CDBG Target Areas that are primarily low- to moderate-income are Census Block Groups where 49.63% or more households are low- to moderate-income
Presumed Benefit/Limited Clientele are those who are presumed by HUD to be low- to moderate-income based on their situation

7. Presumed Benefits Presumed benefit/limited clientele are:
Severely disabled
Elderly - at least 62 years of age
Victims of domestic violence & sexual assault
Abused and/or neglected children
People experiencing homelessness
Illiterate adults
Migrant workers
Persons living with AIDS

8. Beneficiaries
Most common objective for Public Services is Low and Moderate Income
At least 51% of program beneficiaries must be low or moderate income
Public facilities, including infrastructure must guarantee at least 51% low and moderate income benefit
Housing activities must serve 100% low and moderate income

9. 2018 Income Limits 1-Person Household $37,450 2-Person Household
$42,800
3-Person Household
$48,150
4-Person Household
$53,450
5-Person Household
$57,750
6-Person Household
$62,050
7-Person Household
$66,300
>= 8-Person Household
$70,600
2019 Income Limits Have Not Been Released. Income limits will be updated by October 1, 2019

10. Eligible Applicants Existing 501 c 3 or other non-profit status
City Departments
Other Public Agencies
For-Profits with mission to serve low-income persons/families
Community-Based Housing Organizations (CBHO)
Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO)
Applicants on the Federal or State de-barred list are not eligible to apply for or receive CDBG funds

11. Public Services Examples
Senior services, such as Meals on Wheels or programs at Senior Centers
Youth services, such as after-school programs or counseling
Children’s services, such as day care, summer programs, after-school care
Services for abused and/or neglected children
Health care and mental health care
Homeless services and homeless prevention
Educational and job training services
Transportation assistance
Food assistance
Salaries – only for persons involved in direct client services
Public Service funding cannot be used for Administrative costs

12. Housing Activities Examples
All Housing Activities must benefit low-moderate income households
Minor owner-occupied home repair
Modifications for accessibility by disabled household members
Energy efficiency improvements
Homebuyer assistance

13. Area Based Activities
Repair or installation of infrastructure (streets, sidewalks, public parking, water lines, sewer lines, drainage)
Development or improvements to public parks
Acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of public facilities (neighborhood/community facilities and facilities for persons with special needs)
Historic preservation
Clearance or demolition of dangerous buildings/properties
Salaries for code enforcement officers

14. Ineligible Activities
Completely Ineligible Activities
Buildings used for the general conduct of government
General government expenses
Political activities
Generally Ineligible Activities
Purchase of equipment (may be eligible if part of a public services grant)
Operating and maintenance expenses (may be eligible if part of a public services grant)
Construction of new permanent residential structures
Direct Income Payments

15. Submission Deadline
Original application with attachments, and 10 copies without attachments, and a complete electronic copy of the application with attachments on a USB device. No tabs and do not bind.
Due to the City Secretary’s Office on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 by 4:00 PM
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted or reviewed.

16. Ranking
The CDAC (Community Development Advisory Committee) will be reviewing and ranking the proposals
Proposal narrative contains a well-defined description of the project
Proposal has relevant, clear outcomes and measurements
Project is not duplicating a service, if a new project
Public Service Projects show an increase in the level of service if previously funded
Project readiness or delivery plans are timely and realistic
Organization/staff has strong experience or capacity
Proposed program budget leverages funds other than CDBG
Number of New Braunfels beneficiaries is proportional to funding request

17. New Applicants/New Projects
First time applicants are encouraged to submit a description of the project by or schedule a meeting with Jennifer Gates and Paula Harper
Previously funded agencies requesting funds for a new project or activity are encouraged to submit a description of the project by

18. Things to Remember
Funds may only be used for persons residing within the city limits
Proposal provides a detailed description of the activity/program
Proposal has a clear and accurate budget listing all funding sources for the proposed activity
Timeline and Number Served should be accurate
Number of New Braunfels beneficiaries is clearly documented for the proposed activity
Funding request is proportional to the number of New Braunfels beneficiaries

19. Review of Application Basic agency information
Separate applications for Public Services, Housing and Public Facilities

20. CDBG Requirements

21. Recordkeeping
Reports are submitted monthly with or without a reimbursement request
Records/Reporting
Number Served
Race & Ethnicity
Household Income
Number in Household
Number of Female Headed Household
Number of Elderly or Disabled
Other information depending on program
Monitoring will be conducted at least annually

22. Expenditure of Funds CDBG is a reimbursement program
Reimbursements must be submitted in a timely manner
Contract Period will be October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020
Programs that are not expending funds in a timely manner could be subject to contract cancellation
Unexpended funds at the end of the contract period will be recaptured by the City
Grant terms will not be extended

23. March 20, 2019 – CDAC Q&A Session New Braunfels City Hall - Tejas Room
550 Landa Street
6:30 PM
No presentation
CDAC will ask questions
Only one agency representative at the podium

24. Timeline Description Date Public Notice in Paper January 8, 2019
Application on City Website
January 22, 2019
Application Workshop
Applications Due
February 19, 2019
CDAC Q&A – City Hall Tejas Room
March 20, 6:30 PM
CDAC Ranks Applications
April 3, 2019
Agencies Notified of Conditional Funding
April 5, 2019
Public Hearing on Annual Action Plan at City Council
June 24, 2019
City Council Approves Funding Recommendations
July 22, 2019
Funds Available October 1, 2019

25. Contact Information
Jennifer Gates
Paula Harper

26. Questions?