The Housing and Human Services Division coordinates affordable housing and supportive services for low-income residents and communities. The Human Services staff administers the annual Housing and Human Services Grant process that helps fund critical safety net services for low-income community members, including young people, families, unhoused people, community members with disabilities, seniors, and veterans.

Housing and Human Services Grants are funded through a combination of federal community development grants and local funds. The annual grant process is stewarded by the Livermore Human Services Commission, which reviews each application and makes funding recommendations every Spring to the Livermore City Council.

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Housing and Human Services Grant Program Fiscal Years (FY) 2025-2027

APPLICATIONS DUE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025, by 4:00 P.M.

The City of Livermore will begin accepting applications for the City of Livermore’s Housing and Human Services Grant Program for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025-2027 beginning on Monday, November 25, 2024.  The applications are for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.  The City may award and appropriate funds to one or more eligible projects in each funding categories below:

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Capital Projects* (approximately $247,000 per fiscal year)

CDBG Public Services* (approximately $57,000 per fiscal year)

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Funds* (approximately $110,000 per fiscal year)

Local Funds*(approximately $80,000 per fiscal year)

Funds must be used to serve low-and/or moderate-income households located within the City of Livermore and must meet at least one of the following FY 2025-2027 Grant Priorities:

1. Housing Services
2. Homeless Services
3.  Health Care Services
4.  Service Provision, Awareness, and Navigation 

CDBG funds are directed toward development of viable urban communities through the provision of decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic, opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals, families and communities. To be eligible for CDBG funding, the project must meet one or more of the following national objectives:

1. Benefit low-and moderate- income persons;
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of blight or slums; and/or
3. Meet an urgent need.

HOME funds are directed towards creating decent and affordable housing, particularly housing for very low and low-income Americans.  To be eligible for HOME funding, the project must meet one or more of the following national objectives:

1. Expand the supply of rental housing that is affordable to very low and low-income persons and families;
2. Improve homeownership opportunities to very low and low-income persons and families;
3. Expand the capacity of non-profit providers of lower income housing; and/or
4. Encourage private-sector participation in the development of lower income housing.

MANDATORY TRI-VALLEY VIRTUAL GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOP

The FY 2025-2027 Tri-Valley Virtual Grant Application Workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  City staff will discuss the application processes at the virtual Zoom workshop. Attendance at the scheduled Zoom workshop is mandatory to apply for funding from the City of Livermore.  An application will be denied by the City if an applicant does not attend the Workshop. 

All attendees must register in advance for this Zoom meeting using this link: https://cityofpleasanton.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nnqhw6X-RcigVGas5dOWYw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the virtual Zoom meeting. For questions regarding this workshop, please contact Steve Hernandez at 925-931-5007 or at shernandez@cityofpleasantonca.gov.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be released via Zoom Grants on Monday, November 25, 2024, and will close on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.  For a link to the application, and additional information about the City’s grant process, please visit the City’s Grant website at www.livermoreca.gov/hhsgrants. 

The proposals submitted by the non-profit organizations will be reviewed and evaluated by the Human Services Commission and Housing and Human Services staff. Applicants will be required to come to the Human Services Commission meeting in February 2025 to make a presentation and/or answer questions regarding their proposals. The Human Service Commission will release their scores for each application at a special Human Service Commission meeting held in February 2025. The process to discuss the submitted applications and determine funding recommendations will occur at the Commission’s public meeting in March 2025. The Human Services Commission will forward their funding recommendations in a report from the Community Development Director to the City Council for review at a public meeting in April of 2025. The City Council will select the projects to be funded and the amount for each project.

For additional questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Services Staff at humanservices@livermoreca.gov or by calling 925-960-4590. 

PROVISIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

If any person with an interest in participating in a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a person with a disability as defined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 who requires an accommodation to participate, that person can arrange an accommodation by contacting the ADA coordinator at adacoordinator@livermoreca.gov or calling (925) 960-4170 (voice) or (925) 960-4104 (TDD).  Any request for accommodation shall be reviewed and a response provided within two business days of receipt of such request.

PROVISIONS FOR NON-ENGLISH-SPEAKING RESIDENTS

The City of Livermore has a network of multi-lingual employees who can act as interpreters for residents seeking information regarding CDBG programs. If notified five business days in advance, the City will arrange to have an interpreter available. Please contact the City at (925) 960-4590 (voice) or (925) 960-4104 (TDD) or email humanservices@livermoreca.gov.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Pursuant to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (Codified at 42 United States Code Section 12101 and 28 Code of Federal Regulations Part 35), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the City of Livermore does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in the provision of any services, programs, or activities.

*The estimated CDBG and HOME dollar amounts may change based upon the final federal budget approved by Congress which is to be determined at a later date.  Local funds are subject to City Council approval and have not yet been appropriated.  

2024 Eastern Alameda County Needs Assessment

Background

In September of 2002, a Tri-Valley Human Services Needs Assessment was initiated to identify and fill service gaps and as a tool for non-profit service providers to leverage funding when seeking grants and additional financial support. This was completed in 2003.  In early 2011, following the release of 2010 census data, a broad-based assessment of Human Service needs in the Tri-Valley was conducted. This expanded upon the 2003 assessment as much of the Tri-Valley had changed since the early 2000s.

Since its finalization in 2012, the City of Livermore has been using the 2011 Eastern Alameda County Human Services Needs Assessment to allocate grant funding to non-profit service providers. 

2024 Needs Assessment

In collaboration with the cities of Dublin and Pleasanton, staff began planning an update to the 2011 Assessment following the release of the 2020 census data.  JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) was the consultant selected to assist the three City’s and have proved to be knowledgeable about the Tri-Valley area, with a strong understanding of the unique human services challenges the region is facing. JSI’s approach to community outreach and desire to work with stakeholders coincides with the cities’ approach.  

Final Report

In January and February 2024, the respective City Council for each Livermore, Dublin, and Pleasanton were presented with the final 2024 Eastern Alameda County Human Services Needs Assessment.  The full report, including a brief executive summary, can be found here: 2024 Eastern Alameda County Human Services Needs Assessment

2024 Alameda County Homeless Point in Time Count

Every two years, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires communities to conduct a Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of individuals, youth, and families experiencing homelessness and provide specific data about their demographics and characteristics. On Jan. 25, 2024, Alameda County held the PIT Count. This Count includes those who sleep outdoors, in vehicles, tents or makeshift structures as well as a count of people residing in shelters, transitional housing and safe parking programs on the night of Jan. 25, 2024.

2024 Alameda County Press Release

The Tri-Valley Human Services Pocket Guide

The TV Human Services Resources Pocket Guide (English (Spanish) provides information on services available in the community. This includes homeless, childcare, employment, education, senior, health and food service resources. To view, click the buttons below.

To learn more about local resources and providers, please see the Housing and Human Services resource page.

Housing & Human Services Grant Cycle

For more information about grant requirements and the application process, please visit the Human Services Grants website.

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