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Human Relations Commission
Agenda Report
For Agenda of: 1/10/2024
Item Number: 5a.
FROM: Owen Goode, Assistant Planner
Phone Number: (805) 781-7576
E-mail: ogoode@slocity.org
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF THE 2024-25 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATION
Review funding recommendations for the 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant
Program and provide a recommendation to City Council for final approval.
BACKGROUND
The City of San Luis Obispo received a total of five applications for the 2024 -25
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, requesting a total of $660,810.
Of the total estimated allocation, 20% of the funds are reserved for administrative costs.
This allocation is further distributed by 65% to the County of San Luis Obispo, with the
remaining 35% reserved for the City. Therefore, of the City’s estimated $454,800, the City
is eligible to receive $31,676 for the Administration of the program, and for Capacity
Building which allows staff to further implement the Housing Element. In this funding year,
the City intends to allocate $6,367.20 towards administering this program cycle and
$25,468.80 towards further implementation of the Housing Element. Of the total estimated
allocation, 15% of the funds are reserved for public services for a total of $68,220. This
leaves the remaining 65% to be reserved for public facilities or housing projects for a total
of $295,620.
FUNDING PRIORITIES
On October 4, 2023, the City Council endorsed the Human Relations Commission’s
recommended funding priorities for the 2024-25 CDBG funding year. The ranked priorities
established by the HRC and City Council are:
1. Provide emergency and transitional shelter, homelessness prevention and
services.
2. Develop and enhance affordable housing for low and very-low income persons.
3. Enhance economic development (to include seismic retrofit, economic stability ,
low- and moderate-income jobs).
4. Promote accessibility and/or removal of architectural barriers for the disabled and
elderly.
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APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR CDBG FUNDING
The above priorities are used as the basis for developing funding recommendations of
the 2024-25 CDBG applications. Staff recommends funding four of the five applications
that we received, as shown in Attachment A. All projects and programs that are
recommended to receive funding are further described below. A copy of each 2024 -25
CDBG application is also provided in Attachment B.
1. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO) – Prado
Homeless Services Center: CAPSLO has requested $85,000 in CDBG funds to
increase the capacity, range, and efficiency of services offered by staff at the 40
Prado Homeless Services Center. The City is recommending a partial funding
award for this application of $68,220 which is the maximum funding available fo r
this application.
2. Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo (HASLO) – Monterey Crossing Senior
Housing: The Housing Authority has requested $523,641 for the Monterey
Crossing Senior Housing project. The City is recommending a partial award for this
application of $295,620 which is the maximum funding available for this application
category. This affordable housing project is expected to serve senior citizens and
those that may live with disabilities. The project will feature 30 studios and 26 one -
bedroom units for a total allocation of 56 housing units.
3. City of San Luis Obispo – CDBG Administration and Capacity Building : City
Community Development staff are requesting $6,367.20 for administrative costs
of the CDBG program and $25,468.80 towards further implementation of the
Housing Element. The capacity building allocation can be used for affordable
housing or low-income related City programs. Staff anticipates using a portion of
this funding towards Program 1.7 from the 6th Cycle Housing Element which
directly benefits homeless and low-income individuals by continuing to support
local and regional solutions to homelessness by funding supportive programs,
services, and housing solutions. Staff will also continue to implement Program 8.11
from the Housing Element which requires the City's Housing Policies and
Programs team to continue to provide resources that support local and regional
solutions to meet the needs of homeless.
ROLE OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
These recommendations are provided for the benefit of the public and members of the
HRC. The HRC’s role is to consider these recommendations and take public testimony
and either, (1) accept the allocations proposed if the HRC concurs, or (2) make changes
so that the recommendation reflects the views of a majority of the Commission. The
adopted priorities should guide the Commission throughout the discussion.
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NEXT STEPS
The HRC’s recommended allocations will be forwarded to the County of San Luis Obispo
for incorporation into the 2024-25 Draft Action Plan, and also to the City Council for a final
recommendation. The Action Plan will be considered for approval by the San Luis Obispo
County Board of Supervisors in March of 2024.
ATTACHMENTS
A - 2024-25 CDBG Preliminary Funding Recommendations
B - 2024-25 CDBG Applications
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Funding
Recommended
No. Activity Note 1
1 40 Prado Homeless Services Center 68,220.00$ 85,000.00$
2 Supportive Housing Services -$ 20,333.00$
68,220.00$ 105,333.00$
3 Monterey Crossing Housing Project 295,620.00$ 523,641.00$
295,620.00$ 523,641.00$
4 CDBG Administration 6,367.20$ 6,367.20$
5 Capacity Building 25,468.80$ 25,468.80$
31,836.00$ 31,836.00$
395,676.00$ 660,810.00$
1 Estimated Funding for CDBG Program Year 2022-23: $454,800.00 (remove 65% of 20% of total allocation - $59,124)
2 CDBG City Administration Funding Share per 2024-26 Cooperation Agreement with the County of SLO (35% Share of Total Admin Allowance)
Attachment A - 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Preliminary Funding Recommendations
Public Services & Economic Development (15% of $494,210)
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO)
SUBTOTALHousing and Public Facilities
5 Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC)
City 2024-25 CDBG
Funding
RequestedApplicant
TOTAL
NOTES:
Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo (HASLO)
SUBTOTAL
Administration
City of San Luis Obispo (Note 2)
City of San Luis Obispo (Note 2)
SUBTOTAL
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
HOMELESS SERVICES DIVISION
2024 NOFA – Housing Application
DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES - P.O. BOX 8119 | SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93403 | PAGE 1 OF 17
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Please submit Application by email to SS_HomelessGrants@co.slo.ca.us . All submissions
must be made electronically, no paper applications will be accepted. Application must be
received no later than Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 9 pm.
I. PRIMARY APPLICANT INFORMATION (LEAD AGENCY)
Organization Name
Type of Organization Non-Profit For Profit Gov’t/Public Other:
UEI Number
Contact Person/Title
Finance Contact (if different)
Phone Number
Email
Address
City, State, Zip
Date of Incorporation
Is the organization faith-
based?Yes No
Annual Operating Budget
Number of Paid Staff
Number of Volunteers
II. FUNDING DETAILS
Please identify all funding
sources being requested:
Select all that apply; you will be
required to fill out additional
details for each source requested.
*For tenant-based rental
assistance (TBRA), see Public
Services application.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)*
HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan
(HOME-ARP)
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Title 29
Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)
Total Funding Requested $______________________
HASLO, SLONP, & The Fort Group
HASLO - # UKM9S21EZ2F1 & SLONP - # DKJWAFNQ2JN4
Ken Litzinger, Director of Finance and CFO
Same
805 - 594 - 5304
klitzinger@haslo.org
487 Leff Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
HASLO - SLONP 10/15/1991
45,298,000 HASLO, $11,795,000
78 HASLO, SLONP 1
8
523,641
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III. APPLICANT CAPACITY
1. Describe the organization’s history of receiving and managing grants from
County/State/Federal sources.
2. Briefly list any recent development projects your organization has proposed, is currently
working on, and has completed. (Regardless of funding source)
3. Briefly describe your organization’s auditing requirements, including those for the
proposed project. (As outlined in 2 CFR § 200.500 and 24 CFR § 5.801)
SLONP, HALSO, and The Fort Group have received and managed grants since both organizations
incorporation, which totals over 30 years. There have been a variety of grants received and managed
including but not limited to; HOME, CDBG, T-29, Project Homekey, AFH, RDA, CARES, ROSS,
Decarbonization, and HTF. To manage the variety of grants, there are systems in place to track and
manage regulation compliance and reporting to the respective grantor. As the County knows, some of
these grants may be set up as soft loans.
There are about fifteen (15) projects in the pipeline at various stages. Currently, the Paso Homekey project
is being leased up. There are five (5) under construction, including Anderson Hotel, Toscano, and Shell
Beach, and Morro Bay Apartments to name a few. Three (3) projects are closing in the next few months,
which include Orcutt Road, Bridge Street, and Cleaver and Cleark Commons. And finally at the
pre-development stage there are six (6) projects, which, two (2) will be requesting funding in this round.
HASLO administers Federal, State, and Local grants, and has strong systems and controls in place. HASLO
will provide the record-keeping services for the project. HASLO & SLONP, undergo annual audits by an
independent CPA firm.
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4. Describe project staffs’ experience with Section 3. (As outlined in 24 CFR Part 75)
5. How will you document and maintain income status or presumed benefit status of each
beneficiary in compliance with regulations?
6. Briefly describe your agency’s record keeping system with relevance to the proposed
project.
Our team has worked with County staff closely over the years to satisfy Section 3 as outlined in 24 CFR Part
75. The Director of Construction ensures that Section 3 language is included in the relevant construction
documents and requests for proposals for contractors. Our team also provides the annual reports per the
County’s request.
HASLO will perform all income certifications. HASLO has certified compliance specialists on staff with years
of experience. At the housing application/intake stage income and asset information will be collected from
each client, with back up documentation. Files will be maintained and available for county inspection.
HASLO currently performs income and compliance certifications for over 3,000 clients annually.
SLONP owns and operates hundreds of deed restricted housing units in San Luis Obispo County. It is
accustomed to keeping detailed records regarding income eligibility for all programs. Additionally, HASLO
will be the management agent for this housing. HASLO has many years of experience in maintaining
record keeping and accounting in conformity with HUD and State regulations. Staff are certified in
low-income housing compliance. Projects are audited annually and reports are provided to all funding
sources. Detailed accounting records are maintained for all project costs and audited by third party
auditing firms.
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7. Do you have any funds remaining from prior Fiscal Year allocations? If so, please list the
project you received funding for, the fiscal year(s) you received the funding, and the
remaining amount(s) for each fiscal year(s).
8. How do you plan to fund the operation and maintenance costs (if any) associated with this
project? Are these funds available now? If not, when will they be available?
Does your organization comply
with the Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles? (As
outlined in 2 CFR § 200)
Yes No
IV. PROPOSED PROJECT and PROJECT DETAILS
Name of proposed project
Project/Program address(es)
and/or Accessor’s Parcel
Number(s)
Please attach any maps, pictures, plans, or drawings under the attachments section at the end of
the application.
Yes, there are funds remaining on the following projects however, all the funds are on schedule with
commitment and expenditure deadlines:
Under construction - Anderson Hotel: $2M of ARPA from 2022. 100% drawn
Under construction - Toscano: $813,738 of CDBG from 2021 and $142,396 of T-29. Remaining retainer is
$48,370.40
Under construction - Shell Beach: $249,000 of HOME, $345,000 HOME ARP, $250,987 in T-29 from 2022.
Tony Navarro didnnt want us to draw the entire available amount, so there is $8,927.10 left to draw as
well as retainer of $41,628.40
Under construction - Morro Bay: $81,755 of CDBG and $7,216 of T29 from 2021 ⚶ retainer of $4,449.00
Closing soon - Orcutt Road: $936,986 of CDBG from 2023
Our submitted project pro forma identifies the expenses (including operation, maintenance costs, etc.) and
the revenues (from rent, subsidies, etc.). The major project sponsors require that the project cash flows
after debt service is paid. Once the project is built and leased up, the rent and subsidies will cover
operations and maintenance. In addition, the lender requires that reserves are set aside on a monthly
basis for capital projects over the life of the project.
Monterey Crossing Senior
Project Address: 1480 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA
APN(s) 001-137-013
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Areas served City of Arroyo Grande City of Atascadero
City of Pismo Beach City of Paso Robles
City of Morro Bay City of Grover Beach
City of San Luis Obispo
Unincorporated community of
Number of proposed units
created or rehabilitated
For ACQUISITIONS, please
answer the following questions.
What is the proposed purchase
amount?
What is the anticipated escrow
closing date?
Will residential or commercial
occupants be displaced by the
project?
If yes, will it be temporary or
permanent? How long if
temporary?
9. Provide a brief narrative of the proposed project including projected outcomes. How would
you describe your project to the public in one paragraph?
10. Describe site and neighborhood standards including proximity to services, transportation,
and employment.
56 Created
$4,200,000 est. (total site is $8M split cost with other phase)
12/30/2024
No.
The Monterey Crossing Senior Apartments project consists of 56 100% affordable senior residential units,
including one manager’s unit. The 56 dwelling units are proposed in one five story elevator served
building. The project will feature an onsite community room and parking and secure bicycle storage. The
project will benefit from shared amenities from the adjacent 50-unit family affordable project and retail
space. The Senior affordable project will feature 30 studios and 26 one-bedroom units including an on-site
manager unit.
The project site is located in the northern portion of the City within a mixed-use neighborhood comprised
of single-family homes and commercial properties. The project site is accessible from Monterey St.
Residents will have access to transit options right along Monterey St. and the site is within walking distance
of numerous amenities including Grocery, Pharmacy, Parks, Library, Medical and Senior Services. The site
slopes uphill from Monterey St. with approximately 11’ of elevation difference. The project minimizes
potential impacts to and from adjacent properties by locating commercial activities and open space areas
towards Monterey Street and residential uses above the commercial towards the center of the property to
provide adequate separation from the existing single-family residences in the adjacent R-2 zoning district.
The vicinity is developed with a mix of commercial and residential uses that is conducive to a mixed-use
project at this location. The project’s proposed common area is located along Monterey Street, which is
oriented toward the commercial frontage, minimizing potential adverse impacts from non-residential
project noise to the adjacent residential neighborhood.
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11. What is the current zoning of the project site? Is the project site zoned correctly for the
proposed activity?
12. If the project is NOT zoned correctly for the proposed activity, provide an explanation of
efforts and a timetable to change the zoning or obtain a variance.
13. State whether or not the necessary permits have been issued. If a permit has not yet been
issued, indicate when the permit(s) will be applied for or issued.
The site is zoned C-R & C-R-S (Commercial Retail with a Special Considerations Overlay) . The project has
obtained all land use entitlements from the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission for a new 86,180
square foot mixed use project consisting of 56 senior affordable units and 50 family affordable units and
4,336 of commercial space and a three story parking garage and associated various exceptions,
concessions and development waivers.
N/A
The project has received its land use permits. The development team is processing construction
documents and anticipates submitting their initial building permit submittal in January 2024 and
anticipates building permit issuance by August 2024.
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14. Describe how the project will align with a (or multiple) Line(s) of Effort to support the San
Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness (2022-2027).
Check any specific
population(s)
expected to be
served through this
project:
Multifamily
Age Restricted (including seniors)
Persons Experiencing Homelessness
Persons with Disabilities
Chronically Homeless
Veterans
Domestic Violence Survivors
Unaccompanied Youth (under 25 years of age)
15. Does the proposed project complement and collaborate with existing efforts in the county?
If so, please name partner agencies and how they will participate.
16. If the proposed project will serve households experiencing homelessness, describe how the
project will coordinate with other homeless service providers to connect individuals
experiencing homelessness and families to resources.
The project aligns with LOE 1, LOE 1(F)(8), and LOE 4(D)(3).
(LOE 1, LOE 1(F)(8)) - The project creates new affordable housing and proposes to use CDBG to support
affordable housing, while also leveraging tax credits.
(LOE 4(D)(3)) In addition, the City of San Luis Obispo can pool its CDBG with the County to speed up
housing development, and thus in this scenario provide local support to address our funding gap.
The proposed project will complement the county’s efforts by providing affordable housing to those that
meet the definition of low to moderate income. In our project’s case, developing new affordable housing
for seniors. The agencies that we collaborate with are a part of the Commission on Aging and include but
are not limited to SLO Health Agency, AmeriCorps Seniors, and Adult Services.
No homeless or at risk of homelessness units are tagged in this project at the date of this application.
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17. Will the project use a project specific waitlist or coordinated entry? Please describe.
18. Describe any consultation with local jurisdictions to gain support for the project. Describe
any support you have from local jurisdictions.
19. Describe how you will ensure that the proposed project is accessible to communities of
color which are disproportionately impacted by homelessness, particularly Black, Latinx,
Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native and Indigenous communities. If you have previously
received a grant to serve any of the affected communities, please provide a brief
description of those grant activities and the outcomes you achieved.
HASLO will use its waiting lists for the units. HASLO will verify the income, using third party documentation
acceptable to State HCD, CTCAC, and the County to select eligible tenants.
The City of San Luis Obispo fully supports the project and is actively working to find ways to provide
additional funding support. One of the ways includes the City pursuing the creation of a Prohousing
designation to support affordable housing projects in State funding applications like AHSC.
HASLO does not discriminate its tenants or potential tenants based on their personal characteristics and
protected classes. Our outreach is to all groups. And waiting lists are utilized in numerical order.
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Has an environmental review
been completed (CEQA and/or
NEPA)?
Yes – CEQA review complete
No – CEQA review not complete
Yes – NEPA review complete
No – NEPA review not complete
Has a Phase I or Phase II archeological/historical survey
been conducted at the project site? Yes No
Has a Phase I or Phase II environmental assessment been
conducted for the property?
Yes No N/A
20. List and describe any known hazards (e.g., asbestos, lead-based paint, storage tanks –
aboveground, underground). List “N/A” if not applicable.
Is the project on a property designated or been
determined to be potentially eligible for designation as a
local, state, or national historical site?
Yes No N/A
Are the building(s)/structure(s) located on a historic site
or within a local historic district? Yes No N/A
Is the project located within a 100-year flood plain? Yes No N/A
If YES to the question above, does your organization have
flood insurance? Yes No N/A
Will demolition be required? Yes No
Are there any existing buildings on the project property
that were constructed prior to 1978? Yes No
If YES to above, please answer the following questions:
Has an asbestos risk assessment report(s) been
prepared for the building(s)? Yes No
Has the building(s) been abated for asbestos? Yes No
Has a lead hazard risk assessment report(s) been
prepared for the building(s)? Yes No
Has the building(s) been abated for lead paint? Yes No
Will children occupy the building(s)? Yes No
IF CHILDREN WILL OCCUPY THE BUILDING, indicate
the age range of the children. If no children will
occupy the building, select N/A.
Age Range: _______________
N/A
If the project includes temporary or permanent
relocation of occupants, it is subject to the Uniform
Relocation Act (URA). Please indicate whether the URA is
applicable to your project.
Yes, I have read and understand this
requirement.
No, this requirement is not
applicable.
Based on the data including past uses which was gathered and reviewed during this Phase I ESA, Haro
Environmental identified past underground fuel tanks which wenre removed and remediation activities
which occurred onsite. Haro also completed some additional investigative soil and vapor sampling.
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21. Describe how the project will meet ADA and Section 504 standards for accessibility by the
disabled. Describe the methods, funding, and timetable to be utilized to address the
problems.
Section 504 (24 CFR Part 8) applies to new construction of multifamily housing with five or more units, or
substantial rehabilitation of multifamily housing projects that have 15 or more units.
22. Identify whether or not the site is owned or leased by the applicant. If optioned or owned
by another entity, provide their name and contact information.
V. HOME – if requesting HOME funds
Amount of HOME Funds Requested $______________________
Estimated number of HOME assisted units Units: __________
Identify all eligible activities that apply to
the proposed project.
Acquisition
Rehabilitation
Relocation
Demolition
Site Preparation (In anticipation of a HOME funded
project)
New Construction
Multi-Family
Single Family
This new construction project will be designed and constructed to adhere to all Section 504 and ADA
requirements. In addition, we will adhere to the provisions of California Building Code Chapter 11(B)
regarding accessibility to privately owned housing made available for public use by providing a minimum
of 10% of the units with mobility features, and a minimum of 4% of the units with communications
features. The project will be elevator served which all units being ADA adaptable.
The site is owned by the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo.
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Please indicate the number and type of units CREATED
30% AMI HOME
Assisted Units
31% to 50%
AMI HOME
Assisted Units
51% to 80%
AMI HOME
Assisted Units
Unrestricted
Resident
Manager
Total
Zero-Bedroom
(Studio)
One-Bedroom
Two-Bedroom
Three-Bedroom
Total
For rehabilitation projects, please fill out both tables below. If your project does not include
rehabilitation, please skip.
Please indicate below the number and type of EXISTING units:
30% AMI HOME
Assisted Units
31% to 50%
AMI HOME
Assisted Units
51% to 80%
AMI HOME
Assisted Units
Unrestricted
Resident
Manager
Total
Zero-Bedroom
(Studio)
One-Bedroom
Two-Bedroom
Three-Bedroom
Total
Please indicate below the proposed number and type of units AFTER rehabilitation:
30% AMI HOME
Assisted Units
31% to 50%
AMI HOME
Assisted Units
51% to 80%
AMI HOME
Assisted Units
Unrestricted
Resident
Manager
Total
Zero-Bedroom
(Studio)
One-Bedroom
Two-Bedroom
Three-Bedroom
Total
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HOME Matching Funds (25% match required)
Sources:
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total $
VI. HOME-ARP – if requesting HOME ARP funds
Amount of HOME-ARP Funds Requested $______________________
Please indicate the number and type of units CREATED
30% AMI
HOME-ARP
Assisted Units
31% to 50%
AMI HOME-ARP
Assisted Units
51% to 80%
AMI HOME-ARP
Assisted Units
Unrestricted
Resident
Manager
Total
Zero-Bedroom
(Studio)
One-Bedroom
Two-Bedroom
Three-Bedroom
Total
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
HOMELESS SERVICES DIVISION
2024 NOFA – Public Services Application
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Please submit Application by email to SS_HomelessGrants@co.slo.ca.us . All submissions
must be made electronically, no paper applications will be accepted. Application must be
received no later than Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 9 pm.
I. PRIMARY APPLICANT INFORMATION (LEAD AGENCY)
Organization Name
Type of Organization Non-Profit For Profit Gov’t/Public Other:
UEI Number
Contact Person/Title
Finance Contact (if different)
Phone Number
Email
Address
City, State, Zip
Date of Incorporation
Is the organization faith-
based?Yes No
Annual Operating Budget
Number of Paid Staff
Number of Volunteers
II. FUNDING DETAILS
Please identify all funding
sources being requested:
Select all that apply; you will be
required to fill out additional
details for each source requested.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG)
Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)
HOME Investment Partnership Program (TBRA ONLY)
County General Funds Support (GFS)
Total Funding Requested $______________________
5CITIES HOMELESS COALITION
KR8JGGKBKEP9
Janna Nichols, Executive Director
805-574-1638
janna.nichols@5chc.org
P.O. Box 558 (100 S. 4th St)
Grover Beach, CA 93483
March 3, 2009
$6,406,867
35
150
407,358
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III. APPLICANT CAPACITY
1. Describe the applicant’s history of receiving and managing grants from
County/State/Federal sources.
2. Briefly describe your organization’s auditing requirements, including those for the
proposed project. (As outlined in 2 CFR § 200.500)
3. Describe how the organization participates in HMIS, Coordinated Entry, and the San Luis
Obispo County Continuum of Care.
Currently 5CHC is contracted through 36 local, federal and state grants to provide more than $6 million in
services. Through multiple grant monitoring activities to review 5CHC program and expenditure
compliance for all local, state and federal grants, 5CHC has consistently received high praise for program
quality and outcomes; reporting; compliance; and timeliness; and has never received a significant finding
in an audit. Through CARES Act CV funds, 5CHC expended more than $5 Million in services and facility
development since 2021, including subcontracting with multiple other providers and ensuring their
compliance.
5CHC is timely in providing required reports and its billing process, meeting all required expenditure
deadlines. 5CHC's outcomes consistently exceed agreed upon program metrics. Please note the various
attachments we have included under section 10: policies, procedures, intake forms, file check lists,
outcomes and program reports.
The rules governing ESG require that 5CHC, as a subrecipient, comply with all applicable federal laws,
statutes, and regulations (which include but are not limited to the ESG Program Interim Rule (24 CFR Part
576) and the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal
Awards (2 CFR Part 200). 5CHC annually engages and independent audit, and beginning in 2021-22 (due to
increased federally sourced income) underwent a more rigorous Single Audit (attached). 5CHC's Single
Audit for 2022-23 currently in process, and expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2023.
5CHC has participated in HMIS since 2014 and has dedicated staff to this fulfill this activity in addition to
program staff. In the past year more than 5 5CHC staff members have worked with the County to assess
and invest in a new HMIS system, including the current implementation task force. The agency’s Executive
Director is currently serves on HSOC, and its committees and served on the steering committee for the
County's Homeless Services Strategic Plan and the County's HMIS Restructuring Steering Committee .
Beginning in 2019 5CHC joined with CAPSLO to participate in Coordinated Entry as a key intake partner.
Annually 5CHC has far exceeded the number of CE's completed per contract requirements. To date for the
current fiscal year (first 5 months), 5CHC has completed more than 200 CE intakes.
5CHC has also invested in the development of a secure document sharing system, ShareFile, to enable
inter-agency service coordination and referral to 5CHC's housing support programs.
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4. Briefly describe your agency’s record keeping system with relevance to the proposed
project.
5. Describe the organization’s experience delivering related programs/projects.
6. Identify all budgeted funds for homelessness-related services and housing opportunities.
Include leveraged funding in the budget attachment to exhibit financial sustainability of the project beyond the
grant term if awarded.
Does your organization comply
with the Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles?
Yes No
IV. PROPOSED PROJECT and PROJECT DETAILS
Name of proposed
project
Project/Program
address(es)
5CHC employs a dedicated HMIS Data Manager to ensure quality compliance and track client outcomes.
This position is supported with three finance employees, including one charged with Grants Management
for accountability of expenses and fulfillment of grant commitments. The agency's Associate Director is
responsible for authorizing all funding requests and reporting on program outcomes. With each program
activity case managers report to a Program Manager for supervision and oversight; including client
eligibility and case file review . The agency's Executive Director is directly engaged in initial program
development, and efforts to provide services on a regional basis.
5Cities Homeless Coalition has successfully provided rapid re-housing and homeless prevention programs
since 2015. Through CARES Act CV funds, 5CHC will invested more than $900,000 last fiscal year in RRH
and HP activities. Currently 5CHC is under contract or has been awarded 13 local, state and federal grants
to provide RRH and HP services.
• Funds Requested (Amount and Source): ESG $151,945; HOME $81,531; GFS $81,549; CDBG – AG $13,095,
Atas $4,667, MB $3,500, PR, $16,333, PB $5,238, SLO $20,333, County $29,167
• Leveraged funds: 5CHC Match $151,945; $20,382.75; Additional Local Grants & Contributions $200,000
San Luis Obispo County Rapid Re-Housing/Homeless Prevention
100 S. 4th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433
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Areas served City of Arroyo Grande City of Atascadero
City of Pismo Beach City of Paso Robles
City of Morro Bay City of Grover Beach
City of San Luis Obispo Countywide
Unincorporated communities of
7. Provide a brief narrative of the proposed project including projected outcomes. How would
you describe your project to the public in one paragraph?
8. Is this effort new, continuing, or expanding? Please describe.
9. Describe how the project will align with the Lines of Effort to support the San Luis Obispo
Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness (2022-2027). List and describe as many that are
applicable.
Check any specific
population(s)
expected to be
served through this
project:
Adults with children
Adults without children
Elderly/Senior
Parenting Youth
Chronically Homeless
Veterans
Domestic Violence Survivors
Persons with Disabilities
Unaccompanied Youth (under 25 years of age)
Individuals with Co-occurring Disorders (Substance Use and Mental Health)
5CHC's Housing Program braids available funding sources and with multiple sources of funds, 5CHC is able
to target funds with differing eligibility criteria in order to maximize their use to serve those with the
highest needs and greatest number possible. 5CHC’s housing and stabilization services including landlord
cultivation,case management support, and subsistence payments for rent, application fees and deposits to
individuals, following a coordinated entry assessment and progressive engagement model. With these
activities we will work to quickly identify and resolve barriers to gaining or maintaining housing.
This is a continuing effort. 5CHC has been successfully administering Rapid Re-housing and Homeless
Prevention programs since 2015. 5CHC is currently under contract or has been awarded more than 10
local, state, and federal grants to provide RRH and HP services.
The proposed project directly supports the following Lines of Effort:
Line of Effort 2: Focus efforts to reduce or eliminate the barriers to housing stability for those experiencing
homelessness or at risk of homelessness, including prevention, diversion, supportive services, and housing
navigation efforts.
Line of Effort 3: Improve and expand data management efforts through HMIS and coordinated entry
system to strengthen data-driven operational guidance and strategic oversight.
5CHC actively participates in HMIS and Coordinated Entry and seeks to support efforts through accurate
and timely data collection to inform data-drive operation guidance and determine program success.
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10. How does your program/service complement and collaborate with existing efforts in the
County? Describe how the program/project will increase capacity of services/housing for
persons experiencing homelessness and at-risk persons in the County.
11. Describe any consultation with local jurisdictions to gain support for the project. Describe
any support you have from local jurisdictions.
12. Name partner agencies as applicable and describe how they will be participating in the
delivery of the proposed activity.
5CHC Homeless Services program is integrated in the local Continuum of Care, focusing on collaboration
and strategic action. 5CHC is a key participant in the Coordinated Entry System receiving referrals
community partners throughout the compendium of services. Additionally, 5CHC staff participate in HSOC
at all levels and regularly participate in evidence-based trainings (Mental Health First Aid, etc.) 5CHC also
has a program of providing staff trainings monthly with other service professionals and partner agencies.
5CHC seeks to streamline services through collaborative work with service providers throughout the
County. By coordinating efforts and providing consistent services throughout the County, 5CHC ensures
the ability to maximize resources and prevent duplication of services and benefits.
While 5CHC did not secure letters of support for this application, each City in the County (with the
exception of Atascadero) has supported 5CHC RRH and HP activities through its CDBG allocation. In
addition the Cities in South County ()A.G., GB, and PB) each contribute through other grant or GF support.
5CHC engages with a broad spectrum of community partners to assist those needing housing
assistance. In particular 5CHC, ECHO and CAPSLO, as part of the coordinated entry system. However, with
the influx of COVID funding the last two years, 5CHC has built an even more extensive referral network
consisting over more than 10 partner agencies, including CAPSLO, ECHO, Transition Mental Health
Association, the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo, Lumina Alliance, San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance
Foundation, and Family Resource Centers throughout the County. 5CHC has become the hub for Rapid
Re-housing and Homeless Prevention services, serving clients from San Miguel to Cambria to Nipomo with
the help of our partners. Agencies refer prospective clients to be screened for eligibility for for RRH/HP
assistance through 5CHC; this referral network has allowed us to maximize our resources, coordinate
efforts, and avoid duplication of services and benefits.
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13. Describe how you will ensure that the proposed project is accessible to communities of
color which are disproportionately impacted by homelessness, particularly Black, Latinx,
Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native and Indigenous communities. If you have previously
received a grant to serve any of the affected communities, please provide a brief
description of those grant activities and the outcomes you achieved.
Indicate the predicted performance outcomes listed below.
If not applicable, mark N/A or zero.
Number of unsheltered persons to become sheltered:
Number of people experiencing homelessness to be entering permanent housing:
Number of people experiencing Chronic Homelessness served:
Number of persons At-Risk of Homelessness served:
Number of Unaccompanied Youth served:
Number of Youth At-Risk of Homelessness served:
Number of persons in families with children served:
Total:
Number of persons to be served by facility or program during
the program year:
V. CDBG – if requesting CDBG funds
Amount of CDBG Funds
Requested $______________________
Please indicate the amount
you are requesting for each
jurisdiction
Arroyo Grande $________________
Atascadero $________________
Morro Bay $________________
Paso Robles $________________
Pismo Beach $________________
San Luis Obispo $________________
County $________________
5CHC has a policy of promoting inclusiveness and diversity to enrich its programmatic effectiveness.
5CHC's has a strong record of collaborating across systems to identify and serve those most in need by
partnering with diverse community groups. 5CHC is a member of the Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo
County. 5CHC is currently participating with the Central Coast Regional Equity Initiative, under the
leadership of the Community Foundation and the UCSB Blum Center. As an example, 5CHC partnered in
the 2020 Census, was a member of the County's COVID Task Force, and currently partners with
UndocuSupport fund - in each case joining a robust network of public and private agencies to reach these
same hard-to-reach populations. ).
N/A
40 HH
22 HH
62 HH
N/A
92,333
13,095
4,667
3,500
16,333
5,238
20,333
29,167
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Estimated number of
unduplicated persons or
households to benefit from
CDBG funds
Persons: ________
Households: __________
Please select the national
objective that best applies to
the proposed project.
Low/Moderate Income
Urgent Need (e.g., after a natural disaster)
LOW/MODERATE INCOME
Select which criteria the
proposed project intends
to qualify under to meet the
Low/Moderate Income objective
Area Benefit
Low/Moderate Income Clientele
Limited Clientele
Housing
Jobs/Micro-Enterprises
N/A – Low Moderate Income NOT Selected
Identify all eligible activities
that apply to the proposed
project.
Public Services (General)
Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs
Senior Services
Handicapped Services
Legal Services
Youth Services
Transportation Services
Substance Abuse Services
Services for Battered and Abused Spouses
Crime Awareness or Neighborhood Cleanups
Fair Housing Activities
Tenant/Landlord/Housing Counseling
Child Care Services
Health Services
Services for Abused and Neglected Children
Mental Health Services
Subsistence Payments, Homeless Assistance, Rental Housing
Subsidies or Security Deposits
Job Training and Job Placement Services
Assistance to microenterprises (technical assistance, business
support services, and other similar services to owners of
microenterprises or persons developing microenterprises)
14. Explain how the proposed project meets the selected National Objective.
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Assistance will be provided to benefit a clientele who are generally presumed by HUD to be principally L/M
income persons - those who are homeless. This population is among those who are currently presumed
by HUD to be made up principally of L/M income persons: Reference: §570.208(a)(2)(i)(A)
Additionally, as some assistance will be provided to those of imminent threat of homelessness, 5CHC's
program additionally requires information on family size and income so that it is evident that at least 51%
of the clientele are persons whose family income does not exceed the L/M income limit. Reference:
§570.208(a)(2)(i)(B) and (C)
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15. Will the services offered by your organization increase or expand as a result of CDBG
assistance? If yes, explain.
16. If your project serves any of the presumed benefit populations under the Low/Moderate
Income national objective, please describe how the project will directly benefit the
populations identified.
VI. ESG – if requesting ESG funds
Amount of ESG Funds
Requested $______________________
Identify all eligible activities and their amounts that apply to the proposed project
Emergency Shelter $________________ Approximate Persons Served: _____________
Street Outreach $________________ Approximate Persons Served: _____________
Rapid Re-Housing $________________ Approximate Persons Served: _____________
Homeless Prevention $________________ Approximate Persons Served: _____________
HMIS $________________
Based on our request of $92,333 compared to a current grant of $41,871; we anticipate serving not less
than 10 additional households. Our current contract calls for serving 6 households with $41,871. With the
$50,000 increase requested, we seek to provide assistance to not less than 16 households. That said, our
track record to maximize use of these funds has traditionally resulted in actual outcomes more than 30%
above goal. With these funds, we would seek to do the same, while ensuring that families housing is
stabilized and they have the resources to maintain their housing.
Through the Coordinated Entry assessment, clients are asked whether they are homeless, length of time
homeless, etc.
151,945
69,487 26
68,557 14
13,901
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17. ESG Matching Funds (1:1 match required)
Sources:
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total $
VII. PLHA – if requesting PLHA funds
Amount of PLHA Funds
Requested $______________________
Estimated number of
unduplicated persons or
households to benefit from
PLHA funds
Persons: ________
Households: __________
Identify all eligible activities
that apply to the proposed
project.
Rapid Re-housing
Rental Assistance
Supportive/Case Management
Operating and Capital Costs for Navigation Centers
Operating and Capital Costs for Emergency Shelters
Operating and Capital Costs for New Construction, Rehabilitation,
and Preservation of Permanent and Transitional Housing
PRIVATE CASH DONATIONS 151,945
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18. Describe all eligible activities that apply to the proposed project.
Must provide rapid rehousing, rental assistance, navigation centers, emergency shelter, and transitional housing
activities in a manner consistent with the Housing First practices described in 25 CCR, Section 8409, subdivision
(b)(1)-(6) and in compliance with WIC Section 8255(b)(8). An applicant allocated funds for the new construction,
rehabilitation, and preservation of permanent supportive housing shall incorporate the core components of
Housing First, as provided in WIC Section 8255, subdivision (b).
VIII. HOME – if requesting HOME funds (TBRA ONLY)
Amount of HOME Funds
Requested $______________________
Estimated number of
unduplicated persons or
households to benefit from
HOME funds
Persons: ________
Households: __________
Provide proposed funding amounts and approximate number of households to be served:
Rental Subsidy $________________ Approximate Persons Served: _____________
Utility Subsidy $________________ Approximate Persons Served: _____________
Security and Utility Deposits $________________ Approximate Persons Served: _____________
19. Please describe your organization’s client application, intake, and preliminary assessment
process.
Please provide a sample of client intake documents, as applicable, in the attachments section.
$81,531
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40,526 16
41,005 16
5CHC is a member of the Coordinated Entry collaborative, a system utilized by Homeless Service Providers
throughout the County that provides a standardized intake assessment and referrals to ensure a more
consistent and streamlined experience for those seeking services. During this initial intake, clients
complete a comprehensive needs assessment, identify barriers to employment or housing, and develop
an immediate action plan. Additionally, this assessment provides an opportunity to identify what services
or resources a client is already connected to in an effort to reduce duplication of services. Clients are
screened for homeless status (homeless certification forms) and income eligibility.
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20. Describe your organizational collaboration with other local organizations to assist TBRA
income eligible households.
HOME Matching Funds (25% match required)
Sources:
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total $
IX. GFS – if requesting GFS funds
Amount of GFS Funds
Requested $______________________
Estimated number of
unduplicated persons or
households to benefit from
GFS funds
Persons: ________
Households: __________
Identify all eligible activities
that apply to the proposed
project.
Emergency Shelters
Warming Centers
Safe Parking
Street Outreach
Essential Services for Persons Experiencing Homelessness
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
5CHC engages with a broad spectrum of community partners to provide housing assistance. In particular
5CHC, ECHO and CAPSLO, as part of the coordinated entry system. Additionally, 5CHC has built an even
more extensive referral network consisting over more than 10 partner agencies, including CAPSLO, ECHO,
Transition Mental Health Association, the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo, Lumina Alliance, San Luis
Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation, and Family Resource Centers throughout the County. 5CHC has
become the hub for Rapid Re-housing and Homeless Prevention services, serving clients from San Miguel
to Cambria to Nipomo with the help of our partners. Agencies refer prospective clients to be screened for
eligibility for for RRH/HP assistance through 5CHC; this referral network has allowed us to maximize our
resources, coordinate efforts, and prevent duplication of services and benefits.
Private Cash Donations 20,382.75
81,549
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21. Describe all eligible activities that apply to the proposed project.
X. Attachments
Attachment A – Budget, Leveraged-Funds, and Budget Narrative (Required)
Please attach a Budget and Budget Narrative for the project for which you are applying. The budget narrative
should include FTEs to be provided. Please include the value of any matching funding.
Attachment B – Timeline (Required)
Attach a timeline for key steps of project implementation.
Attachment C - Most Recent Audit (Required)
Attachment D - Proof of Active SAM.gov Registration (Required)
Attachment E – Incorporation Documents (Required)
Attachment F – CDBG Acknowledgements (Required if Applicable)
Attachment G – Organization Mission Statement (Required)
Attachment H – Match Certification Letter (if applicable)
1:1 match required for ESG; 25% match required for HOME TBRA
Attachment I – Client Intake Forms (if applicable)
Attachment J – Letters of Support (Optional)
Please attach any letters of support or commitment from local governments or community partners.
Attachment K – Supplemental Answers to Questions (Optional)
If you need more room to answer any of the application questions, please attach additional information here.
Include the question number for each question being answered.
For other additional or optional attachments, please label them clearly (e.g. Attachment L – “Title”).
XI. APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
Applications and accompanying documents are due to Homeless Services Division, Department of
Social Services by 9:00 pm on November 5, 2023.
Electronic Copy – email to SS_HomelessGrants@co.slo.ca.us
Subject line: 2024 NOFA Public Services Application – (Applicant Name)
5CHC seeks to administer TBRA funds to eligible residents throughout SLO County. 5CHC has administered
homeless prevention programs, including subsistence payments and rental subsidies for many years.
However, in recent years, rising rental costs have impacted local residents that are median wage earners.
5CHC is no longer just seeing extremely low income households seeking assistance and served through
ESG HP, but rather low-moderate wage earners are seeking our assistance daily. It is vital we are able to
provide quick and early intervention to these households; the majority are able to stabilize within 3
months of TBRA assistance.
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
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Please submit Application by email to SS_HomelessGrants@co.slo.ca.us . All submissions
must be made electronically, no paper applications will be accepted. Application must be
received no later than Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 9 pm.
I. PRIMARY APPLICANT INFORMATION (LEAD AGENCY)
Organization Name
Type of Organization Non-Profit For Profit Gov’t/Public Other:
UEI Number
Contact Person/Title
Finance Contact (if different)
Phone Number
Email
Address
City, State, Zip
Date of Incorporation
Is the organization faith-
based?Yes No
Annual Operating Budget
Number of Paid Staff
Number of Volunteers
II. FUNDING DETAILS
Please identify all funding
sources being requested:
Select all that apply; you will be
required to fill out additional
details for each source requested.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG)
Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)
HOME Investment Partnership Program (TBRA ONLY)
County General Funds Support (GFS)
Total Funding Requested $______________________
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.
95-2410253
Elizabeth "Biz" Steinberg, Chief Executive Officer
Joan Limov, Chief Financial Officer
805-544-4355
esteinberg@capslo.org
1030 Southwood Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
December 9, 1965
101,736,376
950
216
819,985
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III. APPLICANT CAPACITY
1. Describe the applicant’s history of receiving and managing grants from
County/State/Federal sources.
2. Briefly describe your organization’s auditing requirements, including those for the
proposed project. (As outlined in 2 CFR § 200.500)
3. Describe how the organization participates in HMIS, Coordinated Entry, and the San Luis
Obispo County Continuum of Care.
In addition to the majority of the agency's funding through the federal Office of Head Start, CAPSLO has
long history of receiving and managing grants to address unmet needs for the homeless. It has annually
received the following County of SLO grants: CDBG since 2002, ESG funding since 2004, General Fund since
2012, and more recently Coordinated Entry, CESH, and PLHA grants.
As the county's designated Community Action Agency, CAPSLO receives State funding through the
Community Services Block Grant from the CA Community Services District.
In 2017, CAPSLO was awarded a federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) grant for providing services to dual-diagnosed, chronically homeless individuals in its SLO-Hub
program, one of only 20 grants awarded nationally and was cited as a national “best practice” by SAMHSA.
CAPSLO undergoes an agency-wide, rigorous audit process annually by the firm of Brown Armstrong
Certified Public Accountants. The process includes inquiry and observation to understand and evaluate
CAPSLO’s internal controls, confirmations, interim testing and compliance audits, and substantive
procedural analysis. Critical audit areas include compliance with federal and state awards, expenses for
program and support services, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, program revenue and unearned
deferred revenue, cash, property and equipment, and long-term debt.
A summary of the audit is formally presented by Brown Armstrong to both the Audit and Finance
Committees of the Board, as well as the full Board of Directors and senior management. Additionally,
CAPSLO Homeless Services participates in County of San Luis Obispo CDBG and other HUD program
reviews and desk audits as required.
CAPSLO has participated in HMIS since its inception, often taking a leadership role in assisting other
agencies as they have joined in recent years. Each agency currently has a license for operation and trained
program staff. In 2023, CAPSLO, in partnership with SLO County CoC, transitioned all Coordinated Entry
System (CES) activities from the CAPLSO internal database (ClientTrack) to the SLO CoC HMIS system.
CAPSLO is the current Management Entity for the SLO CoC CES, and has served as the Management Entity
since 2016.
In 2023 CAPSLO, in partnership with SLO CoC and the other two agencies in CES (5CHC & ECHO)
committed to a universal intake process to better serve clients and improve data entry standards.
CAPSLO began taking on CES matching in 2023, providing structure, accountability, and clarity to the
housing process in SLO CoC's CES. CAPSLO is committed to the newly formed Ad Hoc Committee. The
Director of Homeless Services at CAPSLO is serving as the chair of this committee and as Chair of the
Services HSOC committee.
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4. Briefly describe your agency’s record keeping system with relevance to the proposed
project.
5. Describe the organization’s experience delivering related programs/projects.
6. Identify all budgeted funds for homelessness-related services and housing opportunities.
Include leveraged funding in the budget attachment to exhibit financial sustainability of the project beyond the
grant term if awarded.
Does your organization comply
with the Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles?
Yes No
IV. PROPOSED PROJECT and PROJECT DETAILS
Name of proposed
project
Project/Program
address(es)
CAPSLO participates in the County’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) as required, and
also utilizes its own database, Client Track, to collect client data that does not require HMIS entry, such as
the CenCal-funded Recuperative Care Programming, and to keep and store client files that include
demographic data (race/ethnicity, gender, age, disability and military status), family information
(household size and income), attendance, services accessed, individual daily client activities and incidents,
services provided, meals, and referrals.
CAPSLO has taken the lead in pioneering many collaborative and innovative projects to address unmet
needs for the homeless, and is the lead agency in the Coordinated Entry and CESH programs, working in
collaboration other agencies. In 2016, it initiated the Recuperative Care Program, providing respite care
and medical case management for medically fragile homeless individuals released from local hospitals.
CAPSLO has expanded its programing to meet the needs of the county, and expanded its outreach teams
from one staff in 2021 to six staff in 2023. CAPSLO operates one of the largest homeless services team in
the county and the largest sheltering program in the SLO CoC since 2018.
Approximately half of CAPSLO Homeless Services' $2 million 2023 budget is received from various local
government grants; the remainder is private donations, Friends of 40 Prado fundraising, and corporate
giving. A $5 million grant from the Day One Foundation in 2022 is restricted for housing families, who
comprise only 20% of all shelter clients, leaving a gap for shelter operations. CAPSLO still struggles with
sustaining the growing operations of the 40 Prado Homeless Services Center. With an increase in
homelessness, foundational, continuing, local government funding only meets 50% of operational
expenses. Donor fatigue and donor competition for homeless services are causing other private sources of
revenue, such as Friends of 40 Prado fundraising, to decrease.
Prado Homeless Services Center
40 Prado Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Areas served City of Arroyo Grande City of Atascadero
City of Pismo Beach City of Paso Robles
City of Morro Bay City of Grover Beach
City of San Luis Obispo Countywide
Unincorporated communities of
7. Provide a brief narrative of the proposed project including projected outcomes. How would
you describe your project to the public in one paragraph?
8. Is this effort new, continuing, or expanding? Please describe.
9. Describe how the project will align with the Lines of Effort to support the San Luis Obispo
Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness (2022-2027). List and describe as many that are
applicable.
Check any specific
population(s)
expected to be
served through this
project:
Adults with children
Adults without children
Elderly/Senior
Parenting Youth
Chronically Homeless
Veterans
Domestic Violence Survivors
Persons with Disabilities
Unaccompanied Youth (under 25 years of age)
Individuals with Co-occurring Disorders (Substance Use and Mental Health)
The Prado Homeless Services Center (Prado HSC) in San Luis Obispo offers an access center and
emergency shelter services, meals, showers, health screenings at the CHC on-site clinic, services to dual-
diagnosed individuals, recuperative care for those recently released from the hospital, animal kennels, a
community garden, laundry, internet access, and a mail and message center to facilitate job and housing
searches. Case managers and staff assist clients in creating individualized plans with set goals and
objectives to obtain housing and self-sufficiency.
The effort is both continuing and expanding with a new approach. Please see Attachment K, Supplemental
Answers.
The activities and services of the Prado Homeless Services Center align with all six Lines of Effort to
support the Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness (2022-2027). Please see Attachment K,
Supplemental Answers, CAPSLO Lines of Effort Alignment.
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10. How does your program/service complement and collaborate with existing efforts in the
County? Describe how the program/project will increase capacity of services/housing for
persons experiencing homelessness and at-risk persons in the County.
11. Describe any consultation with local jurisdictions to gain support for the project. Describe
any support you have from local jurisdictions.
12. Name partner agencies as applicable and describe how they will be participating in the
delivery of the proposed activity.
CAPSLO has a long-standing tradition of partnering with organizations to enhance, not duplicate, services.
With the commitment to providing participants with easier access to care, CAPSLO has worked diligently to
collaborate with service providers to bring necessary services on-site. As previously noted, CAPSLO is the
Lead Agency in Coordinated Entry and frequently contracts with ECHO, SLOLAF and 5CHC. CAPSLO's
commitment to and role within CES has allowed it to align programming changes with the strategic goals
of the SLO CoC. Specifically, CAPSLO created a universal intake process in HMIS for CES and has increased
its CES enrollments by over 100% in the first half of the CES grant year. More specifically to this proposed
program, CAPSLO operates the largest shelter program in SLO County, frequently providing shelter for
130-150 households through hoteling, shelter beds at Prado HSC, and the Overflow and Warming Center
Programs. Without proper funding, this critical resource will not be able to continue to operate at capacity
and will increase the amount of households experiencing unsheltered homelessness in SLO CoC.
CAPSLO Homeless Services Division works with the Cities of Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo to support
their efforts in addressing homelessness. Currently, the City of Pismo Beach funds a small grant to support
general operations at the Prado Homeless Services Center. The City of San Luis Obispo, in addition to its
CDBG allocation, also supports homeless services operations through its General Fund for Safe Parking
and Warming Center, as well as homeless prevention through the Human Relation Commission's
Grants-in-Aid. The Downtown SLO Association funds a part-time homeless services outreach worker to
cover the downtown corridor.
In addition to THMA and HASLO, CAPSLO refers appropriate clients to other organizations for support
services, including Food Bank, HomeShare SLO, Los Osos Cares, Paso Cares, the SLO Legal Assistance
Foundation, SLO Bangers, Asset Support Network, Community Counseling Center, Community Health
Centers, CenCal Health, County Departments of DSS, Behavioral Health, and Drug and Alcohol Services,
and Family Resource Centers throughout the county.
CAPSLO also works closely with the county-wide Community Action Teams (CAT), and in particular, the SLO
City CAT, that has provided tremendous assistance in helping individuals divert back to their family when
appropriate. Adult Protective Services has also played a vital role in personally accompanying frail
individuals back to their homes if needed, in order to ensure a safe and smooth transition. CAPSLO staff
identify the best options for the most complicated and challenging situations presented and most often
this includes extensive partnerships with other organizations.
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13. Describe how you will ensure that the proposed project is accessible to communities of
color which are disproportionately impacted by homelessness, particularly Black, Latinx,
Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native and Indigenous communities. If you have previously
received a grant to serve any of the affected communities, please provide a brief
description of those grant activities and the outcomes you achieved.
Indicate the predicted performance outcomes listed below.
If not applicable, mark N/A or zero.
Number of unsheltered persons to become sheltered:
Number of people experiencing homelessness to be entering permanent housing:
Number of people experiencing Chronic Homelessness served:
Number of persons At-Risk of Homelessness served:
Number of Unaccompanied Youth served:
Number of Youth At-Risk of Homelessness served:
Number of persons in families with children served:
Total:
Number of persons to be served by facility or program during
the program year:
V. CDBG – if requesting CDBG funds
Amount of CDBG Funds
Requested $______________________
Please indicate the amount
you are requesting for each
jurisdiction
Arroyo Grande $________________
Atascadero $________________
Morro Bay $________________
Paso Robles $________________
Pismo Beach $________________
San Luis Obispo $________________
County $________________
From its beginnings at a Nipomo Head Start Center in 1965, CAPSLO has championed cultural competency
with policies, procedures and staff in place to work with clients that speak different languages and have
cultural practices different from the majority population. More than half of agency staff are
Hispanic/Latinx, many of whom are bilingual, and 70% of CAPSLO clients are Latinx. CAPSLO’s board of
directors and board committees reflect the racial and ethnic population of the community it serves.
The Homeless Services Division serves disproportionately impacted communities at or exceeding the
county's Census count, and utilizes bilingual staff and agency translation services to address disparities in
languages and culture.
500
60
220
80
10
20
160
1050
700
170,035
0
0
0
0
0
85,000
85,000
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Estimated number of
unduplicated persons or
households to benefit from
CDBG funds
Persons: ________
Households: __________
Please select the national
objective that best applies to
the proposed project.
Low/Moderate Income
Urgent Need (e.g., after a natural disaster)
LOW/MODERATE INCOME
Select which criteria the
proposed project intends
to qualify under to meet the
Low/Moderate Income objective
Area Benefit
Low/Moderate Income Clientele
Limited Clientele
Housing
Jobs/Micro-Enterprises
N/A – Low Moderate Income NOT Selected
Identify all eligible activities
that apply to the proposed
project.
Public Services (General)
Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs
Senior Services
Handicapped Services
Legal Services
Youth Services
Transportation Services
Substance Abuse Services
Services for Battered and Abused Spouses
Crime Awareness or Neighborhood Cleanups
Fair Housing Activities
Tenant/Landlord/Housing Counseling
Child Care Services
Health Services
Services for Abused and Neglected Children
Mental Health Services
Subsistence Payments, Homeless Assistance, Rental Housing
Subsidies or Security Deposits
Job Training and Job Placement Services
Assistance to microenterprises (technical assistance, business
support services, and other similar services to owners of
microenterprises or persons developing microenterprises)
14. Explain how the proposed project meets the selected National Objective.
800
N/A
The proposed project meets the National Objective because 100% of the beneficiaries of the proposed
activities will be Low/Moderate income persons. The specific group of persons the proposed project will
serve are homeless persons. CAPSLO requests documentation of family/individual income for clients of
the 40 Prado Homeless Services Center. This meets the CDBG primary National Objective, since more than
70% of funds received will be expended on activities that benefit Low/Moderate income clients.
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15. Will the services offered by your organization increase or expand as a result of CDBG
assistance? If yes, explain.
16. If your project serves any of the presumed benefit populations under the Low/Moderate
Income national objective, please describe how the project will directly benefit the
populations identified.
VI. ESG – if requesting ESG funds
Amount of ESG Funds
Requested $______________________
Identify all eligible activities and their amounts that apply to the proposed project
Emergency Shelter $________________ Approximate Persons Served: _____________
Street Outreach $________________ Approximate Persons Served: _____________
Rapid Re-Housing $________________ Approximate Persons Served: _____________
Homeless Prevention $________________ Approximate Persons Served: _____________
HMIS $________________
Services will expand as a result of CDBG funding. A nutritious hot dinner and full breakfast is served 365
days per year at the Prado HSC, while daily lunch is provided by the volunteers at People's Kitchen, with
support from CAPSLO kitchen staff. Several attempts were made at organizing volunteers to provide the
dinner meal. However, even the same organizations that contribute to People's Kitchen came up short on
volunteers for dinner, citing the volunteers' own family dinner preparation or conflicts leaving work before
5 pm to get to the shelter. Many times scheduled volunteers failed to show, causing CAPSLO to purchase
dinner, such as pizza, at the last minute. Over time, the costs of depending on volunteers outweighed the
costs of hiring cooks and purchasing bulk food and receiving bulk donations from Food Bank. CAPLSO
currently is serving over 300 meals on a daily basis and fully anticipates that need to grow over the next
year. CAPSLO is requesting funding to expand the kitchen staff that support the meals served 365 days per
year. Funding will cover 2 full-time cooks and 1 full time kitchen supervisor, plus fringe.
The Prado Homeless Services Center directly benefits low-income and very low-income populations who
are homeless by providing shelter, providing basic needs such as showers and meals, and engaging them
in a partnership with community outreach programs to set them on a path to housing. CAPSLO's system of
diversion and case management ensures that homeless individuals across the county are connected to
social security benefits, physical and behavioral health care, community resources, available employment
training and workforce development programs, and other supportive services that promote long-term
health and housing stability.
100,000
100,000 500
00
00
00
0
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17. ESG Matching Funds (1:1 match required)
Sources:
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total $
VII. PLHA – if requesting PLHA funds
Amount of PLHA Funds
Requested $______________________
Estimated number of
unduplicated persons or
households to benefit from
PLHA funds
Persons: ________
Households: __________
Identify all eligible activities
that apply to the proposed
project.
Rapid Re-housing
Rental Assistance
Supportive/Case Management
Operating and Capital Costs for Navigation Centers
Operating and Capital Costs for Emergency Shelters
Operating and Capital Costs for New Construction, Rehabilitation,
and Preservation of Permanent and Transitional Housing
Donations, Fundraising, and Foundation contributions 100,000
100,000
249,950
730
N/A
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18. Describe all eligible activities that apply to the proposed project.
Must provide rapid rehousing, rental assistance, navigation centers, emergency shelter, and transitional housing
activities in a manner consistent with the Housing First practices described in 25 CCR, Section 8409, subdivision
(b)(1)-(6) and in compliance with WIC Section 8255(b)(8). An applicant allocated funds for the new construction,
rehabilitation, and preservation of permanent supportive housing shall incorporate the core components of
Housing First, as provided in WIC Section 8255, subdivision (b).
VIII. HOME – if requesting HOME funds (TBRA ONLY)
Amount of HOME Funds
Requested $______________________
Estimated number of
unduplicated persons or
households to benefit from
HOME funds
Persons: ________
Households: __________
Provide proposed funding amounts and approximate number of households to be served:
Rental Subsidy $________________ Approximate Persons Served: _____________
Utility Subsidy $________________ Approximate Persons Served: _____________
Security and Utility Deposits $________________ Approximate Persons Served: _____________
19. Please describe your organization’s client application, intake, and preliminary assessment
process.
Please provide a sample of client intake documents, as applicable, in the attachments section.
Emergency Shelter and Supportive Case Management - PLHA funding totaling $171,435 will support 3.45
FTE and fringe of Homeless Services Workers who will work work with clients on their Individual Housing
Plans and prepare them and their paperwork to enter case management. PLHA funding will also cover .8
FTE of a Case Manager's salary and fringe, who will ensure that shelter participants are working on and
meeting their goals, and connecting them to wraparound services. Funding will also support .10 FTE of the
Homeless Services Director salary and fringe, who will supervise both the Homeless Services Worker and
the Case Manager.
Rental Assistance - $60,000 of PLHA funding will be allocated to client housing support, usually in the form
of security deposits, and/or first month's rent. These funds are paid directly to the landlord by CAPSLO.
N/A
N/A
N/A
0N/A
0N/A
0N/A
N/A
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20. Describe your organizational collaboration with other local organizations to assist TBRA
income eligible households.
HOME Matching Funds (25% match required)
Sources:
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total $
IX. GFS – if requesting GFS funds
Amount of GFS Funds
Requested $______________________
Estimated number of
unduplicated persons or
households to benefit from
GFS funds
Persons: ________
Households: __________
Identify all eligible activities
that apply to the proposed
project.
Emergency Shelters
Warming Centers
Safe Parking
Street Outreach
Essential Services for Persons Experiencing Homelessness
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
N/A
N/A 0
0
300,000
700
N/A
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21. Describe all eligible activities that apply to the proposed project.
X. Attachments
Attachment A – Budget, Leveraged-Funds, and Budget Narrative (Required)
Please attach a Budget and Budget Narrative for the project for which you are applying. The budget narrative
should include FTEs to be provided. Please include the value of any matching funding.
Attachment B – Timeline (Required)
Attach a timeline for key steps of project implementation.
Attachment C - Most Recent Audit (Required)
Attachment D - Proof of Active SAM.gov Registration (Required)
Attachment E – Incorporation Documents (Required)
Attachment F – CDBG Acknowledgements (Required if Applicable)
Attachment G – Organization Mission Statement (Required)
Attachment H – Match Certification Letter (if applicable)
1:1 match required for ESG; 25% match required for HOME TBRA
Attachment I – Client Intake Forms (if applicable)
Attachment J – Letters of Support (Optional)
Please attach any letters of support or commitment from local governments or community partners.
Attachment K – Supplemental Answers to Questions (Optional)
If you need more room to answer any of the application questions, please attach additional information here.
Include the question number for each question being answered.
For other additional or optional attachments, please label them clearly (e.g. Attachment L – “Title”).
XI. APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
Applications and accompanying documents are due to Homeless Services Division, Department of
Social Services by 9:00 pm on November 5, 2023.
Electronic Copy – email to SS_HomelessGrants@co.slo.ca.us
Subject line: 2024 NOFA Public Services Application – (Applicant Name)
Activities funded by GFS will be shelter staff positions to support the Warming Center and Safe Parking.
The Warming Center operated 60 nights last year during inclement weather, a significant increase from the
prior year. The Prado HSC operates well over capacity every night, with at least 15 cots added to the dining
room to accommodate participants. During the winter months, that dining room overflow expands to
40-50 cots. Increasing the number of participants increases the need for Homeless Shelter Workers, who
also oversee the Safe Parking sites.
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
HOMELESS SERVICES DIVISION
2024 NOFA – Administrative
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Please submit Application by email to SS_HomelessGrants@co.slo.ca.us. All submissions
must be made electronically, no paper applications will be accepted. Application must be
received no later than Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 9 pm.
I. PRIMARY APPLICANT INFORMATION (LEAD AGENCY)
Organization Name
Type of Organization Non-Profit For Profit Gov’t/Public Other:
UEI Number
Contact Person/Title
Finance Contact (if different)
Phone Number
Email
Address
City, State, Zip
Date of Incorporation
Is the organization faith-
based?Yes No
Annual Operating Budget
Number of Paid Staff
Number of Volunteers
II. FUNDING DETAILS
Please identify all funding
sources being requested:
CDBG is the only eligible funding
for Administrative
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Total Funding Requested $______________________
City of San Luis Obispo
VCUGK243NQ71
Owen Goode, Assistant Planner
Emily Jackson, Finance Director
(805) 781-7576
ogoode@slocity.org
919 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
1/1/1856
$91,992,693
425+
350+
6,367.20
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III. PROPOSED PROJECT
Check one box
corresponding to your
proposed project:
Administration (24 CFR 570.206)
Planning and Capacity Building (24 CFR 570.205)
1. Provide a brief narrative of the proposed project and how funds will be used for
administration or planning and capacity building.
IV. Attachments
Attachment A - Most Recent Audit (Required)
Attachment B - Proof of Active SAM.gov Registration (Required)
Attachment C – CDBG Acknowledgements (Required)
For other additional or optional attachments, please label them clearly (e.g. Attachment D – “Title”).
V. APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
Applications and accompanying documents are due to Homeless Services Division, Department of
Social Services by 9:00 pm on November 5, 2023.
Electronic Copy – email to SS_HomelessGrants@co.slo.ca.us
Subject line: 2024 NOFA Admin Application – (Applicant Name)
Staff will use CDBG funds for Program Administrative Costs as allowed under § 570.206 of Title 24. Staff
will use the method of monitoring the pro rata share of the salary, wages, and related costs of each person
whose job includes any program administration assignments. Assignments included in this application
include but may not be limited to the following: Providing local officials and citizens with information
about the program; Preparing program budgets and schedules, and amendments thereto; Developing
systems for assuring compliance with program requirements; Developing interagency agreements and
agreements with subrecipients and contractors to carry out program activities; Monitoring program
activities for progress and compliance with program requirements; Preparing reports and other
documents related to the program for submission to HUD; Coordinating the resolution of audit and
monitoring findings; Evaluating program results against stated objectives; and Managing or supervising
persons whose primary responsibilities with regard to the program include such assignments.
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
HOMELESS SERVICES DIVISION
2024 NOFA – Administrative
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Please submit Application by email to SS_HomelessGrants@co.slo.ca.us. All submissions
must be made electronically, no paper applications will be accepted. Application must be
received no later than Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 9 pm.
I. PRIMARY APPLICANT INFORMATION (LEAD AGENCY)
Organization Name
Type of Organization Non-Profit For Profit Gov’t/Public Other:
UEI Number
Contact Person/Title
Finance Contact (if different)
Phone Number
Email
Address
City, State, Zip
Date of Incorporation
Is the organization faith-
based?Yes No
Annual Operating Budget
Number of Paid Staff
Number of Volunteers
II. FUNDING DETAILS
Please identify all funding
sources being requested:
CDBG is the only eligible funding
for Administrative
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Total Funding Requested $______________________
City of San Luis Obispo
VCUGK243NQ71
Owen Goode, Assistant Planner
Emily Jackson, Finance Director
(805) 781-7576
ogoode@slocity.org
919 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
1/1/1856
$91,992,693
425+
350+
25,468.80
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III. PROPOSED PROJECT
Check one box
corresponding to your
proposed project:
Administration (24 CFR 570.206)
Planning and Capacity Building (24 CFR 570.205)
1. Provide a brief narrative of the proposed project and how funds will be used for
administration or planning and capacity building.
IV. Attachments
Attachment A - Most Recent Audit (Required)
Attachment B - Proof of Active SAM.gov Registration (Required)
Attachment C – CDBG Acknowledgements (Required)
For other additional or optional attachments, please label them clearly (e.g. Attachment D – “Title”).
V. APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
Applications and accompanying documents are due to Homeless Services Division, Department of
Social Services by 9:00 pm on November 5, 2023.
Electronic Copy – email to SS_HomelessGrants@co.slo.ca.us
Subject line: 2024 NOFA Admin Application – (Applicant Name)
Under this application, staff will continue to implement Program 1.7 from the 6th Cycle Housing Element
which directly benefits homeless and low-income individuals by continuing to support local and regional
solutions to homelessness by funding supportive programs, services, and housing solutions. Staff will also
continue to implement Program 8.11 from the Housing Element which requires the City's Housing Policies
and Programs team to continue to provide resources that support local and regional solutions to meet the
needs of homeless. Staff will also continue to support, jointly with other agencies, shelters and programs,
for the homeless and displaced individuals. These policies are specifically implemented through the City's
Homelessness Response Strategic Plan adopted by City Council in 2023.
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