Mesa council reviews FY2025–26 funding recommendations for CDBG, HOME, ESG and local human services

Mesa — City staff on March 17 presented councilmembers with recommended allocations for federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) monies for fiscal year 2025–26, along with proposed local human-services funding and administrative process changes.

The presentation, led by Michelle Pillsbury of the city’s housing and community development staff, outlined how the city scored applications, the timeline for public comment and HUD submission, and contingency plans if federal funding levels change. “For our programs, we have already been allocated those dollars to get us through the rest of the fiscal year,” Pillsbury said, noting that Congress had approved a continuing resolution that keeps the government funded through Sept. 30 but did not set new program amounts.

The nut graf: the city is proceeding with its nine-month funding cycle to meet HUD timelines while building contingency options if federal allocations fall. Staff recommended funding mixes that prioritize timely expenditure, regulatory capacity and Council strategic priorities.

Key details: Pillsbury said the funding process includes a staff eligibility review, scoring by…