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Bakersfield community development funding applications

The City of Bakersfield is seeking community development project applications for funding through three federal programs. - Government buyer: City of Bakersfield, Economic & Community Development Department, Community Development Division. - Funding programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG). - Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations, housing developers, and for-profit organizations. - Project priorities: Affordable housing, homelessness prevention, economic development, community infrastructure and facilities, and vital services for residents with special needs. Projects must address needs identified in the City's Consolidated Plan. - Notable requirements: Funded work is subject to applicable federal, City, and potentially California requirements. Applicants must have agreements in place and receive written notice to proceed before beginning funded work. - OEMs and vendors: None identified; this is a funding application opportunity, not a purchase of specified products or services. - Items and quantities: No product or service line items, part numbers, or quantities are specified.

Description

The City of Bakersfield is soliciting applications for FY 2027-28 funding through its Community Development Division. The funding handbook covers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), with applications invited from nonprofits, housing developers, and for-profit organizations for projects addressing needs in the City's 2025-30 Consolidated Plan. Applicants must submit one original and one digital copy by December 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Selection is subject to eligibility review, scoring, and approval; the notice states funding is not expected to be available for distribution until at least September 2027.

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