Riverside Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Guidelines

The Riverside Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides funding for projects that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals in Riverside, CA. Eligibility categories include serving LMI populations, housing activities, and job creation/retention. The program sets income limits for beneficiaries and defines criteria for serving presumed LMI clientele groups. The use of funds is restricted to prevent misuse for general government expenses or political activities.

• Community Development
• CDBG Program
• Riverside CA
• Income Eligibility
• Grant Funding

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1. 2023-2024 SUBRECIPIENT WORKSHOP Community & Economic Development Department Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 1 RiversideCA.gov RiversideCa.gov

2. CDBG ELIGIBILITY CATEGORIES Low- Moderate Income Area Benefit (LMA) o At least 51%* of residents are low- and moderate-income Low- Moderate-Income Limited Clientele (LMI) o Require documentation to show at least 51%* of clientele served are low moderate income o Documentation must verify client income or Presumed LMI status Low- Moderate-Income Housing Activity (LMH) o Providing or improving permanent residential structure(s) for low- moderate income persons Low- Moderate Income Job Creation/Retention (LMJ) o Create/retain permanent jobs for low- moderate income persons * Please Note that while at least 51% of the clientele served by each individual project must qualify as LMI, the City of Riverside CDBG Program as a whole, must serve at least 70% Low-Moderate Income individuals. 2 RiversideCa.gov

3. CDBG BENEFICIARY ELIGIBILITY 2023 LOW-MODERATE INCOME LIMITS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Person Person Person Person Person Person Person Person Extremely Low Income (30%) $19,600 $22,400 $25,200 $30,000 $35,140 $40,280 $45,420 $50,560 Very Low Income (50%) $32,650 $37,300 $41,950 $46,600 $50,350 $54,100 $57,800 $61,550 Low Income (80%) $52,200 $59,650 $67,100 $74,550 $80,550 $86,500 $92,450 $98,450 3 RiversideCa.gov

4. CDBG BENEFICIARY ELIGIBILITY CDBG BENEFICIARY ELIGIBILITY LIMITED CLIENTELE: At least 51% must meet low/moderate income criteria PRESUMED LOW-MODERATE INCOME CLIENTELE CATEGORIES: Income verification is not required as the individuals below are presumed low/moderate income Abused Children Battered Spouses Elderly Persons (62&over) Severely Disabled Adults Illiterate Adults Persons living with AIDS Homeless persons Migrant farm workers *Must exclusively serve these subgroups & file must have supporting documentation showing individual meets the category *Race/Ethnicity & Female Head of Household info still collected 4 RiversideCa.gov

5. INELIGIBLE USE OF FUNDS General Government Expenses General Administrative Activities Indirect organizational costs Political Activities Campaign Event for a candidate Purchase of Construction Equipment Bulldozer for new construction project 5 RiversideCa.gov

6. 2023-2024 CDBG QUARTERLY REPORTS Reporting Periods Due Date October 19, 2023 1st QUARTER July-September January 18, 2024 2nd QUARTER October-December April 18, 2024 3rd QUARTER January-March July 3, 2024 4th QUARTER April- June Program/Project Information Proposed/Actual Accomplishment Data Direct Benefit Data- Units All Quarterly Reports must be submitted 6 RiversideCa.gov

7. CDBG QUARTERLY REPORT CONTINUED Direct Benefit Data Income Direct Benefit Data Race/Ethnicity Race and Ethnicity are separate questions. Each person should select the category which best fits for each question Public Service/Public Facilities and Improvements Funding Sources Accomplishments Narrative Forms should be signed by Authorized Individual that was authorized in Exhibit E 7 RiversideCa.gov

8. CDBG CONTRACT AGREEMENT Execute Sub-recipient Contractual Agreement Project implemented between July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024 Funds distributed on a reimbursement basis Submit Quarterly Compliance reports by the indicated due date Must be able to document client eligibility using current 2023 HUD Income Limits or prove limited clientele 8 RiversideCa.gov

9. CDBG CONTRACT AGREEMENT KEY TERMS OF AGREEMENT o AGREEMENT IS RETROACTIVE BACK TO 7/1/23. For this reason, begin correct program data gathering and financial back-up now. o AGREEMENT TERMINATES 6/30/24. Important to use all your funds for the year by this date and submit invoices in a timely manner. o FUNDS MUST BE USED ON ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES AS DEFINED IN THE BUDGET. Any changes for use must first be submitted in writing for approval. o PAYMENTS MADE ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS. Documentation of actual expenses must be included with requests for payment. o EXTENSIONS TO PUBLIC SERVICE AGREEMENTS. Not provided. All Public Service Agreements are awarded for one year only. 9 RiversideCa.gov

10. CDBG REQUIRED DOCUMENTS REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS PROJECT INFORMATION SHEET FEDERAL FUNDING ACCOUNTABILITY & TRANSPARENCY ACT (Exhibit F) SCOPE OF SERVICES (Exhibit A) CERTIFICATE REGARDING WAIVER OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE (Exhibit G) PROJECT BUDGET (Exhibit B) HUD COMPLIANCE STANDARDS (Exhibit C) ACH AUTHORIZATION FORM (Electronic Funds Transfer) KEY PERSONNEL (Exhibit D) INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES (Exhibit E) ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY OCTOBER 6, 2023 *Funds will be voided if forms are submitted after October 6, 2023 10 RiversideCa.gov

11. CDBG REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS Must complete CDBG Request for Payment Form A Must complete Reimbursement Request Form B Must provide adequate supporting documentation Proof that amount requested was spent during the fiscal year July 1, 2023 June 30, 2024 (CDBG is reimbursement only) Proof that amount was spent on an eligible use All Requests for Payment should be submitted with original signature We can also accept wet or PDF, Drop Box or any software that has a date/time stamp signature No Rush Payments Staff is available to set up training sessions that would provide further assistance on quarterly reports and/or reimbursements 11 RiversideCa.gov

12. CDBG APPLICATION PROCESS CDBG Monitoring Monitoring of CDBG funded programs are ongoing through phone conversations, quarterly reports, and review of reimbursement requests Official Monitoring letter (5-7 Organizations will be selected) Schedule onsite visit Review of Program Compliance Review of Financial & Corporate Compliance Monitoring Follow-Up Letter 12 RiversideCa.gov

13. CDBG TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT GRANTS DIVISION Michelle Guzman Senior Project Manager - Capital Improvement Projects, Public Service, and HOPWA 951-826-5302 Johanna Escobar Project Coordinator -Public Service Projects Martha Naranjo Project Coordinator - Capital Improvement Projects and HOPWA 951-826-2040 951-826-5469 Gabriella Bustos Senior Office Specialist -Administrative Support 951-826-5222 13 RiversideCa.gov

14. Questions? Please provide your input! Community & Economic Development Department Grants Division FedGrants@RiversideCA.gov (951) 826-5649 RiversideCA.gov