Grants

The City of Goleta Neighborhood Services Department oversees two grant programs: Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Goleta City Grants.

On December 16, 2025, revised grant guidelines were approved for both the Goleta City Grant and CDBG grant programs. The grant guidelines are available below. It is recommended that potential applicants review the guidelines before starting an application.

Grant Guidelines

Notice of Funding Availability – Goleta City Grant Program (NOFA)

The Fiscal Year 2026-27 Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Goleta City Grant program can be found here. Applications open on January 5, 2026, and close on February 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

For Fiscal Year 2026-27, the City will not be accepting applications for CDBG public service activities.

The application portal can be accessed at: https://cityofgoleta.submittable.com/submit.

Technical Assistance Webinar

The City will host a non-mandatory Technical Assistance Webinar for the Goleta City Grant Program to review the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), provide an overview of the Submittable application platform, address guideline updates, and answer questions on eligibility, evaluation criteria, required documentation, and reporting obligations.

Webinar Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (PST)
Registration Link: Goleta City Grants FY 26-27 Workshop (Teams) Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 236 142 167 593 9 and Passcode: rB69tj7y

Goleta City Grant Program

The Goleta City Grant Program awards grants to nonprofit organizations and other governmental or quasi-governmental agencies to provide civic services, community projects, and public services that benefit Goleta residents.

Eligible activities may include civic projects; cultural programs (music, art, dance); recreational activities; educational programs; community festivals and special events; environmental and wildlife programs; health and wellness programs; food security initiatives; and other activities that address community needs.

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Goleta City Grant Awards

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

The City of Goleta receives annual federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. While HUD administers the funds, the City manages local use through programs and activities that meet the program’s goals and CDBG national objective(s), including benefiting low and moderate-income persons, preventing or eliminating slums or blight, and addressing urgent community needs in the event of an emergency. To achieve these goals, the City may partner with eligible organizations and agencies to deliver public services and other eligible activities.

As a federally funded program, all CDBG subrecipients are subject to applicable federal requirements, including, but not limited to, 24 CFR Part 570 (Community Development Block Grants), 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards), and any HUD-issued guidance and notices.

CDBG Planning Documents

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report

Every year the City of Goleta looks forward to helping those in our community in need using funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This past year, over 5,000 people were assisted with CDBG funding. The City is required to submit a year-end report on its accomplishments called the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER provides an assessment of the City's performance in meeting housing and community development goals set forth in the CDBG Action Plan. The DRAFT 2024-2025 CAPER can be found HERE.

Citizen Participation Plan

Citizen participation is at the forefront of Housing and Community Development strategies, planning, and implementation. To best serve the community, citizen involvement is vital to assure that activities are well suited to local needs. The CDBG program requires that citizens, particularly persons of low- and moderate-income, minorities, and persons with disabilities, be given an opportunity to participate in an advisory role in the planning and implementation of the CDBG program. Assurances will be made through this plan that low- and moderate-income persons and persons directly impacted by CDBG activities participate in the Consolidated Plan process. The Citizen Participation Plan is subject to approval by the Goleta City Council. The City of Goleta's Citizen Participation Plan can be found HERE.

Goleta Consolidated Plan

The City of Goleta's Comprehensive 5-Year Consolidated Plan can be viewed HERE.

Submittable Application Portal

SUBMITTABLE APPLICATION PORTAL

The City of Goleta utilizes Submittable to accept grant applications and manage grant awards.

The portal can be accessed at: https://cityofgoleta.submittable.com/submit.

For technical questions regarding Submittable, customer support is available through its online portal, Submittable Help - For Submitters | Submittable.

Applicant training video: How to use Submittable (for applicants) | Submittable Help Center
Frequently asked questions: Help for Applicants | Submittable Help Center

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit early to account for technical issues, including internet connectivity or upload delays. The City cannot provide technical support for Submittable and will not accept late applications for any reason, including technical difficulties.

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