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Beaumont holds public hearing on CDBG nonprofit requests; 25 applicants seek $200,000 in funds
Summary
Twenty‑five nonprofit applicants presented projects to the City Council as part of the Community Development Block Grant public hearing; staff said $200,000 is available and agencies are capped at $20,000 under HUD rules; council will consider final awards at the May 20 council meeting.
The Beaumont City Council opened and closed a public hearing to hear nonprofit requests for the city's 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. City staff and nonprofit representatives provided project descriptions and answered procedural questions.
Why it matters: Beaumont receives an annual entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund community programs. Staff told council $200,000 of CDBG funds are available for nonprofits this cycle and reminded applicants the federal program requires awards to meet HUD national objectives for low‑ and moderate‑income households.
Staff and applicants: Jess Prince (city staff) told the council there were 25 applicants and explained the application process: "Our application is only open once annually because we only receive an entitlement annually... agencies are capped for $20,000 per agency." The timeline explained by staff said scoring was completed and the council will review final recommendations at the May 20 meeting; awarded agencies will receive grant agreements in October when the HUD funding year begins.
Several nonprofit leaders summarized their projects during the hearing. Johnny Stewart, director of the Batterer Intervention and Prevention Program at Family Services, requested $25,000 to support a new shelter. Latif Bugsy of Janiyah's Love described outreach and education for sickle cell patients and requested support. Sharon Becknot of The Giving Field detailed a one‑acre organic garden and an associated kitchen/classroom to teach healthy cooking and provide reheatable meals to area agencies. Vivian Beaulieu of Legacy CDC asked for $20,000 to offset a local office that provides HUD‑certified homebuyer counseling. Daniel James of the HOW Center said funds would support an ADA ramp for long‑term residents and mentoring programs. Dr. Gwendolyn Lobelas of Gift of Life described cancer screening and prostate screening plans; Jonathan Williams of the Jonathan Williams Center for the Performing Arts sought equipment for student productions.
Process and limits: Prince explained that CDBG is a reimbursement grant and agencies often must pay costs up front and be reimbursed later. She said the application window opens November 1 and closes January 31 each year and that agencies will be notified by email after council's May 20 action.
Next steps: The council will consider final awards when it adopts the Annual Action Plan at the May 20 meeting. Staff said grant agreements will be executed later in the year, after HUD releases funds.
Ending note: Applicants and staff were told to expect email notification after the May 20 council action; awarded grants will still require executed agreements and compliance with HUD rules before reimbursement.
