The City of Fountain Valley's Public Service Agency (PSA) Grant Program for fiscal year 2026–27 is a locally administered funding opportunity supported by federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations. These grants are part of the city’s strategic efforts to support nonprofit organizations that deliver vital services to residents, especially those who qualify as low- to moderate-income based on HUD standards. The city’s Housing and Community Development Division oversees the application and award process, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while addressing local community needs.
The grant supports a range of public services including housing assistance, basic needs, education, crime prevention, childcare, health services, employment support, job training, and general welfare. Eligible agencies must demonstrate that their proposed programs will serve Fountain Valley residents and that at least 51% of their beneficiaries will meet HUD’s income limits, which vary by household size. Applicants must be incorporated as nonprofits or chartered as local units with appropriate governance, including bylaws, a governing board, and administrative capacity. All applicants must also comply with non-discrimination policies and be subject to a yearly single audit.
The application process opens on October 2, 2025, and the deadline for submission is November 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Applications must be complete, single-sided, and submitted to the Housing and Community Development Office. Incomplete or late submissions will not be reviewed. Required documents include the application form, summary page, board affidavit, incorporation papers, IRS status documents, a recent audit, and any relevant support letters—particularly if the program supports a city department.
Applicants are invited to present their proposals in person during the December 3, 2025, Housing and Community Development Advisory Board meeting. The application form asks for detailed descriptions of the proposed program, target clientele, quantitative goals, expected outcomes, service scope, and budget projections across three years. Agencies must also provide intake procedures, demographic data, and an explanation of how the funds will directly benefit low-income residents.
The PSA grant program is estimated to distribute a total of $40,000 in FY 2026–27, with each applicant specifying both a requested amount and a minimum acceptable funding threshold. Grant awards are anticipated to be announced following the review process, and the funded projects are expected to commence on or after July 1, 2026. This program follows an annual cycle, and applicants can expect a similar process to recur in the following fiscal year.
Complete all fields and forms; submit a separate application for each program; must be single-sided; failure to meet any checklist item leads to disqualification.
