Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

30-Day Public Comment Period for the Program Year (PY) 2026-2027 Grant Funding Allocations, Draft Annual Action Plan, and Draft Citizen Participation Plan

March 13, 2026 – April 13, 2026

For PY 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026– June 30, 2027), the City expects to receive a federal CDBG grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support Gilroy’s housing and community development priority needs and will submit to HUD an Annual Action Plan (AAP) including grant allocations, describing the City’s programs, projects, and activities to be undertaken with the funding, and an updated Citizen Participation Plan (CPP).

The City of Gilroy invites the community to review and comment on the PY 2026-2027 grant funding allocations, draft AAP and draft CPP during the 30-day public comment period, March 13, 2026 - April 13, 2026. Written comments on the draft documents and grant allocations can be emailed to housing@cityofgilroy.org and must be received by 5:00 PM, on April 13, 2026.

On April 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM, the City Council will hold a public meeting in the City Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna St., to receive public comments and provide direction on the CDBG grant allocations for PY 2026-2027.

On May 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM, the City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers, 7351, Rosanna St., to receive public comments and consider adoption of the PY 2026-2027 CDBG funding allocations, draft AAP, and draft CPP.

CDBG program funds are designed to support community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities.  As a recipient of CDBG funds, the City allocates CDBG funds to address Gilroy high-priority needs identified through community input, supporting public services, housing, and infrastructure improvements that benefit low- and moderate-income city residents and community programs.

To review the draft AAP and draft CPP or for more information, see below: 

PY 2026-2027 Draft AAP updated 3-24-26 (which contains grant allocations)

Draft CPP

PY 2026-2027 Draft AAP, Draft CPP, and Grant Allocations Legal Notice – English

PY 2026-2027 Draft AAP, Draft CPP, and Grant Allocations Legal Notice – Spanish

A Virtual Public Hearing was held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to announce Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and Review of Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Results

The City of Gilroy’s Housing and Community Services Division held a virtual public hearing on the availability of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through its Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Program Year (PY) 2026-2027.  The City also shared PY 2024-2025 CAPER results, describing the use of Gilroy’s CDBG funds and the outcomes achieved. Spanish translation services were available upon request.

Nonprofit organizations were able to apply for funding to carry out eligible activities that benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents living within the Gilroy city limits.  Applications were due by 5:00 PM on March 2, 2026.  

Funded activities must be carried out from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, address at least one priority goal identified in the City’s 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan and comply with CDBG and City funding requirements outlined in the application packet.  

CDBG NOFA and CAPER Public Hearing Slide Presentation

English Public Notice for CDBG NOFA and CAPER Public Hearing
Spanish Public Notice for CDBG NOFA and CAPER Public Hearing