The federal government allows entitlement communities such as Costa Mesa to spend up to 15% of an annual federal CBDG grant allocation for public services, provided that a majority of clients assisted by such services meet government's definition of a low- or moderate-income household (household income does not exceed 80% of the county median income).

Public services encompass a wide variety of programs that provide direct services to Costa Mesa residents. Examples include childcare, youth services, homeless services, substance abuse treatment, health care, senior citizen services, and disability services. Federal public service grant funds may be used to pay for a wide variety of program components, including labor, supplies, materials, and most operating costs (utilities, insurance).

CDBG Public Services Grant Application Submission Deadline: Friday, February 9, 2024 at 2pm

• Application 2024-25
• Conflict Questionnaire 2024
• Guidelines 2024-25

Current Grant Recipients (2023-2024)

For more information, contact Mikelle Daily, Housing and Community Development, at (714) 754-5678.