The city of Santa Barbara will be soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for its fiscal year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs starting Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Some $555,000 is available in CDBG grants to support local nonprofit organizations that provide community-development activities such as rehabilitation, infrastructure improvements, or economic development, all benefiting low- and moderate-income city of Santa Barbara residents.

A mandatory Application Workshop Webinar for CDBG Economic Development and Capital applicants will be at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 13. To be eligible to apply, each applicant must have a representative who is directly involved in preparing the grant submission attend the workshop in its entirety.

After registering, applicants will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar. Register for the Zoom webinar.

It is the applicant's responsibility to see that the application is complete and submitted online no later than 4:30 p.m. Dec. 11 -- no exceptions.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted, and acceptance of the application does not guarantee funding.

For all requirements and funding process details, call the Community Development Programs staff at 805-564-5470 ext. 4344, or visit CBDG & Human Services at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CDBGprogram.