The City of San Mateo receives annual funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CDBG program provides resources to address a wide range of community development needs principally for low-income households. CDBG can be used to provide services and home repairs to the most vulnerable in our community, make capital improvements to the lower income neighborhoods, and to assist the expansion and micro businesses. 
 
The map shows the CDBG Target Area for neighborhood benefit activities including capital improvements. 

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for CDBG Fiscal Year 2026-27

The City of San Mateo’s 2026-27 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Community Funding and Public Facilities through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is now available. The San Mateo Community Funding (Public Services) Program operates on a two-year cycle. We are currently accepting new applications for a two-year funding cycle in 2026-27.

Applications for Community Funding (Public Services) and Public Facilities will be available on City Data Services (CDS) starting December 2, 2025. There is a Technical Assistance Workshop on December 16, 2025 that is mandatory for all applicants. All applications are due on January 15, 2026 by 4:00PM.

For more information on how to apply for the Notice of Funding Availability, please view our NOFA Guidelines here.

For more information, call the Neighborhood Improvement and Housing Division at 522-7220 or email housing@cityofsanmateo.org.