Notices: Economic Development & Affordable Housing

NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA)

CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA

FY 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM

February 4, 2026

The City of Clearwater is accepting applications for FY 2026-2027 funding for eligible community development and housing projects under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program.

For Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 beginning October 1, 2026, the City of Clearwater anticipates to receive the following estimated grant allocation amounts from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):

· CDBG Program: Estimated $925,886

· HOME Program: Estimated $400,221

In addition to the grant allocations, the City anticipates receiving program income generated from prior CDBG and HOME funded activities.

CDBG and HOME funds may only be used for activities conducted within the incorporated limits of the City of Clearwater. However, agencies located outside of the City may be eligible for funding if they provide documented services benefiting Clearwater residents.

These funds will primarily be used for housing, community, and economic development activities. A portion of the funds may be used for City conducted and/or sponsored projects and therefore may not be available for allocation to applicants. Funding availability is subject to federal program requirements.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Proposals for new projects will be accepted through the City’s online application portal according to the following schedule:

· Application Open Date: February 4, 2026

· Pre-application Meeting (technical assistance): February 13, 2026

· Application Deadline: March 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. · Apply online: https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/clearwaterfl/participant

Applications must be submitted through the online application portal and be in “Application Submitted” status no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2026.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Proposed projects should address one or more of the following strategies for FY 2026-2027:

· Promote improved opportunities in a designated Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA); NRSA maps are located at www.myclearwater.com/NRSAmaps

· Promote affordable housing for renters and/or homebuyers

· Promote efforts/activities to end chronic homelessness

· Provide outreach and housing opportunities for homeless individuals and families

· Provide assistance to victims of domestic violence

· Promote economic opportunities for very low- to moderate- income individuals

· Provide assistance to the elderly, persons with disabilities, and persons with HIV/AIDS

· Develop public facility projects in the NRSAs

· Promote efforts to reduce lead poisoning in children

· Promote opportunities to end poverty (job training, employability skills, educational attainment, and other related activities)

· Promote opportunities to assist public housing residents to become self-sufficient

· Promote opportunities for individuals to reduce their dependency on alcohol and drugs

· Promote fair housing opportunities

Eligible activities may include, but are not limited to, rehabilitation and preservation of buildings and improvements; acquisition and disposition of real property; acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation of public facilities and improvements; economic development activities; and activities by subrecipients to carry out neighborhood revitalization, energy conservation projects, and related projects.

Applications from organizations seeking to participate in the City of Clearwater Housing Pool for activities involving down payment assistance/gap financing, land acquisition, new construction, and rehabilitation of single- and multi-family housing will be accepted from eligible participants on a year-round basis while funds remain available.

For additional application information please contact:

· Dania Perez, Community Development Programs Administrator, at (727) 444-7159 or Dania.Perez@myclearwater.com

· Jessica Chueka, Community Development Coordinator, at (727) 444-7567 or Jessica.Chueka@myclearwater.com