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Overview
Completed by dprice@atascadero.org on 9/30/2025 3:50 PM
Case Id: 30588
Name: 2024 Viejo Camino Barrier Removal, AT - 2024,
City of Atascadero - 2026Address: Viejo Camino, Atascadero, CA 93422
Overview
County of San Luis Obispo
Public Facilities and Infrastructure Program
Department of Social Services
Adult and Homeless Services Branch
PO Box 8119
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8119
SS_HomelessGrants@co.slo.ca.us
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding is available. The County of San Luis Obispo 2026 Action Plan
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is posted on the County’s Department of Social Services – Homeless Services
Division website at slocounty.gov/HomelessServicesGrants.
Please review the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) before submitting your application. All applications must meet
the eligibility criteria and requirements set forth in the NOFA. The Urban County of San Luis Obispo receives funding
from local, state, and federal sources including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment
Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). Please be aware that the CDBG, HOME, and ESG fund
sources are not permitted to support activities or projects located in the City of Grover Beach.
Applications for the 2026 Action Plan NOFA will be accepted until the 5:00 pm submission deadline on Friday,
October 10, 2025.
If you have any questions about the applications process, please contact the Homeless Services Division directly at
SS_HomelessGrants@co.slo.ca.us.
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For Public Facilities and Infrastructure projects, CDBG funds may be used by the grantee or other public or private
nonprofit entities for acquisition (including long term leases for periods of 15 years or more), construction,
reconstruction, rehabilitation (including removal of architectural barriers to accessibility), emergency shelters,
transitional housing, or installation of public improvements or facilities (except for buildings for the general conduct of
government). Reference: § 570.201(c). Subject to site visit during application review.
Eligible types of facilities and improvements include:
•Infrastructure improvements (construction or installation) including, but not limited to streets, curbs, water and sewer lines;
•Neighborhood facilities including, but not limited to public schools, libraries, recreational facilities, parks, playgrounds; and
•Facilities for persons with special needs such as facilities for the homeless or domestic violence shelters, nursing homes, or group homes for the disabled.
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Please note that all documents uploaded into this application must be less than 100 MB in file size. We cannot accept
documents via email or through another platform, such as Dropbox or Google Drive. Applicants may split larger
documents into multiple smaller files, label them appropriately with “part X of X” and then upload them directly into
this application.
Do not upload password-protected documents into this application. All password-protected documents will be
removed during threshold review. This may negatively impact scoring of your application.
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A. Applicant Information
Completed by dprice@atascadero.org on 10/9/2025 9:29 AM
Case Id: 30588
Name: 2024 Viejo Camino Barrier Removal, AT - 2024,
City of Atascadero - 2026Address: Viejo Camino, Atascadero, CA 93422
A. Applicant Information
Please provide the following information.
PRIMARY APPLICANT INFORMATION-LEAD AGENCY
A.1. Organization Name
City of Atascadero
A.2. Type of Organization
Government Entity
A.3. UEI Number: For more information, visit SAM.GOV
J4ZKW85KJ1H8
A.3a. Please upload your organization's Proof of Active SAM.gov Registration:
Proof of Active SAM.gov Registration *Required
SAM Registration 2025.pdf
A.4. Address
6500 Palma Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422
A.5. Is the organization faith based?
No
A.7. Please upload the following documentation:
General Liability Insurance *Required
2025-26 Evidence of Coverage Liability.pdf
A.8. REQUIRED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Has your organization read and understood
the insurance requirements listed in “CDBG Example Exhibit D-General Conditions”?
Yes
CONTACT INFORMATION
A.12. Contact Person Name
Joe Murphy
A.12a. Contact Person Title
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Associate Civil Engineer - Capital Projects
A.12b. Phone Number
(805) 470-3190
A.12c. Email
jmurphy@atascadero.org
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B. Applicant Capacity
Completed by dprice@atascadero.org on 10/9/2025 9:30 AM
Case Id: 30588
Name: 2024 Viejo Camino Barrier Removal, AT - 2024,
City of Atascadero - 2026Address: Viejo Camino, Atascadero, CA 93422
B. Applicant Capacity
Please provide the following information.
B.1. Describe the organization’s history of receiving and managing grants from County/State/Federal sources.
Atascadero City staff in the Public Works and Administrative Services departments will work together to provide
oversight, prepare staff report, and provide quarterly reporting to the San Luis Obispo County. The Associate Civil
Engineer for Capital Projects and the Public Works Inspector will be responsible for design and construction oversight.
Atascadero has successfully completed similar CDBG projects such as: Traffic Way ADA Project South El Camino Real
Sidewalk Infill, CDBG Atascadero Mall Sidewalk Infill, CDBG Traffic Way Architectural Barrier Removal, CDBG
Atascadero Lake Park Architectural Barrier Removal, and CDBG Santa Rosa Road Accessibility.
B.2. Briefly list any recent development projects your organization has proposed, is currently working on, and has
completed, regardless of funding source.
The City of Atascadero has recently completed the 2025 F-14 Road Rehabilitation Project, and Phase I of the El Camino
Real Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project. The City is currently in the design or construction phase on
multiple capital projects including: Public Safety Complex, and Santa Lucia Road West Pavement Rehabilitation.
B.3. Briefly describe your organization’s auditing requirements (as outlined in 2 CFR § 200.500 and 24 CFR § 5.801),
including those for the proposed project.
An independent auditing firm conducts an annual audit of all City funds, including the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) fund. An independent audit firm also conducts the Single Audit per OMB Circular A-133, Schedule of
Expenditures of Federal Awards, which includes all CDBG funding information.
B.3.a. Please upload the following documentation:
Most Recent Financial Audit *Required
CDBG Audit 2024.pdf
B.4. Describe project staff's experience with Section 3 (as outlined in 24 CFR Part 75).
Section 3 requirements are included in all Capital Project bid documents and construction contracts.
B.5. Briefly describe your agency’s record keeping system with relevance to the proposed project.
The City of Atascadero administers its CDBG program in conformance with 2 CFR 200 (e)(F), adhering to the
accounting principles and procedures, utilizing adequate internal controls and maintaining required source
documentation for all costs incurred. All staff members involved with this CDBG project will track/log their CDBG
activities and time spent. Our Administrative Services department keeps copies of the time tracking sheets and payroll
records.
B.6. Do you have any funds remaining from prior Fiscal Year allocations? If so, please list the project you received
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funding for, the fiscal year(s) you received the funding, and the remaining amount(s) for each fiscal year(s).
There is $12,867 funding remaining from the CDBG Santa Rosa Barrier Removal Project. Prior Year Funding for CDBG
2024 Viejo Camino includes: 2021: $68,683.00, 2024: $91,442.00 2025: $108,068.00
B.7. 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?
Operation and maintenance of public facilities is included in the City budget for Public Works facilities.
B.8. Does your organization comply with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as outlined in 2 CFR § 200?
Yes
B.9. REQUIRED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR FEDERAL GRANTS OR CONTRACTS. Does your organization certify that, if
awarded funds, it will comply with the requirements as shown as "CDBG Example D-General Conditions" and
"CDBG Example Exhibit E-Special Conditions"?
Yes
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C. Proposed Project & Project
Details
Completed by dprice@atascadero.org on 10/9/2025 9:32 AM
Case Id: 30588
Name: 2024 Viejo Camino Barrier Removal, AT - 2024,
City of Atascadero - 2026Address: Viejo Camino, Atascadero, CA 93422
C. Proposed Project & Project Details
Please provide the following information.
C.1. Name of Proposed Project
Viejo Camino Barrier Removal
C.2. Project/Program Address
Viejo Camino
Atascadero, CA 93422
C.3. Accessor's Parcel Number(s), if applicable.
No APN, Project within Public Right-of-Way
C.4. Areas Served-Select all that apply
City of Arroyo Grande
City of Atascadero
City of Grover Beach (Restrictions apply if selecting the City of Grover Beach. Please refer to NOFA.)
City of Morro Bay
City of Paso Robles
City of Pismo Beach
City of San Luis Obispo
Countywide
Unincorporated Community
C.5. Please select which eligible category applies to the project:
Neighborhood Improvement Projects – Curb and sidewalk replacement, major storm water management
improvements, street reconstruction, or water main and sewer main replacement.
C.7. Describe the proposed project in detail. What activities are to be undertaken?
This project will improve two locations within the public right-of-way on Viejo Camino between El Camino Real and
Halcon Road. 1. Location 1 proposes approximately 300 linear feet of 5' wide concrete sidewalk, curb & gutter, and a
bus pullout, bench and cover. Additional improvements include a crosswalk near the bus stop with enhanced crossing
signs. 2. Location 2 proposes to construct approximately 150 linear feet of 5' wide concrete walkway, connecting the
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existing sidewalk on the eastern edge of Viejo Camino, with the parking lot and walkway surrounding Paloma Park.
Walkway would be at grade.
C.7.a. Please upload a complete set of drawings/plans:
Maps, Photos, Drawings, Plans *Required
Viejo Camino CDBG -Location Exhibit.pdf
CDBG Viejo Camino Sidewalk Area of Benefit map.pdf
C.8. Please upload a timeline for key steps of project implementation:
Timeline *Required
Viejo Camino Timeline 2026.pdf
C.9. Will residential or commercial occupants be displaced by the project?
No
C.10. What is the current zoning of the project site?
Project will be within public road right-of-way.
C.11. Is the project site zoned correctly for the proposed activity?
Yes
C.12. Have necessary Land Use Permits and/or Construction Building Permits been issued?
N/A
C.13. Is the project required to pay a prevailing wage:
Yes
C.14. Explain how Section 3 benchmarks will be met.
C.15. Explain how your project will be marketed towards MBE/WBE.
C.16. 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.
Proposed public improvements address connections between low to moderate-income housing and public
transportation.
C.17. Select all population(s) expected to be served through this project:
Low-/moderate-income households
Multifamily
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Age Restricted (including seniors)
Persons Experiencing Homelessness
Persons Experiencing Chronic Homelessness
Persons with Disabilities
Veterans
Domestic Violence Survivors
Unaccompanied Youth (under 25 years of age)
C.18. Does the proposed project complement and collaborate with existing efforts in the county?
Yes
C.18a. Please name the partner agencies and how they will participate:
This project complements City efforts to provide residents with outdoor recreational areas (Paloma Park) and
alternative transportation options. This project will remove physical barriers, resulting in a direct connection between
multiple apartment buildings and low-income housing areas to Paloma Park and the southbound RTA bus stop. Letter
of support from RTA is included with this application.
C.19. Describe any consultation with local jurisdictions to gain support for the project. Describe any support you
have from local jurisdictions.
Project owner/manager is the City of Atascadero, which is also the local jurisdiction for the project.
C.19a. Please upload any letters of support or commitment from local governments or community partners.
Letters of Support
Viejo Camino Letter of Support -RTA.pdf
C.20. How will you collect demographic data on the beneficiaries of the proposed project?
N/A
C.21. Has CEQA environmental review been completed?
No – CEQA review not complete
C.22. Has NEPA environmental review been completed?
No – NEPA review not complete
C.23. Has a Phase I or Phase II archeological/historical survey been conducted at the project site?
No
C.24. Has a Phase I or Phase II environmental assessment been conducted for the property?
No
C.25. List and describe any known hazards-e.g., asbestos, lead-based paint, storage tanks – aboveground,
underground. Please enter “N/A” if not applicable.
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N/A
C.26. Is the project on a property designated or been determined to be potentially eligible for designation as a local,
state, or national historical site?
No
C.27. Are the building(s)/structure(s) located on a historic site or within a local historic district?
No
C.28. Is the project located within a 100-year flood plain?
No
C.29. Will demolition or excavation be required?
No
C.30. Are there any existing buildings on the project property that were constructed prior to 1978?
No
C.31. 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.
This project will fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by ensuring all new construction and
alterations meet current accessibility standards. Section 504: N/A.
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D. Funding & Eligible Activities
Completed by dprice@atascadero.org on 10/9/2025 9:32 AM
Case Id: 30588
Name: 2024 Viejo Camino Barrier Removal, AT - 2024,
City of Atascadero - 2026Address: Viejo Camino, Atascadero, CA 93422
D. Funding & Eligible Activities
Please provide the following information.
D.1. Total Project Funding (include all sources and uses of funding)
$405,500.00
D.1.a. Please upload the following documentation:
Commitment Letters for Funds
**No files uploaded
Sources & Uses *Required
Viejo Camino Sources and Uses 2026.pdf
D.2. Amount of CDBG funds requested:
$116,000.00
D.3. Estimated number of unduplicated persons to benefit from CDBG funds:
150
D.4. Estimated number of unduplicated persons in Low – Moderate Income, 80% or less of the County Median
Income, who will benefit from CDBG funds:
125
D.5. Please select the national objective that best applies to the proposed project.
Please refer to "Basically CDBG" or the "CDBG Guide to National Objectives and Eligible Activities" for more
information regarding CDBG national objectives.
Low Moderate Income
LOW/MODERATE INCOME: Select which criteria the proposed project intends to qualify under to meet the
Low/Moderate Income objective.
Area Benefit
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E. Supplemental Documents
Completed by dprice@atascadero.org on 10/9/2025 9:33 AM
Case Id: 30588
Name: 2024 Viejo Camino Barrier Removal, AT - 2024,
City of Atascadero - 2026Address: Viejo Camino, Atascadero, CA 93422
E. Supplemental Documents
Please note that all documents uploaded into this application must be less than 100 MB in file size. We cannot accept documents
via email or through another platform, such as Dropbox or Google Drive. Applicants may split larger documents into multiple smaller
files, label them appropriately with “part X of X” and then upload them directly into this application.
Do not upload password-protected documents into this application. All password-protected documents will be removed during
threshold review and this may negatively impact scoring of your application.
Documentation
Please upload any other documentation that should be considered during review of your application.
Multiple files may be uploaded if needed.
Supplemental Documentation
**No files uploaded
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Submit
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Case Id: 30588
Name: 2024 Viejo Camino Barrier Removal, AT - 2024,
City of Atascadero - 2026Address: Viejo Camino, Atascadero, CA 93422
Submit
Please provide the following information.
The applicant certifies that all information contained in this application, and supporting documentation, given
for the purpose of obtaining assistance, is true and complete to the best of the applicant’s knowledge.
I hereby certify that our organization has complied with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the
application and is an eligible applicant for the requested funding. The organization proposes to provide the
program services or complete the project identified in this application. If this application is approved and this
organization receives the requested funding this organization agrees to adhere to all relevant Federal, State, and
local regulations and other assurances as required by the County.
I hereby certify that the organization is fully capable of fulfilling its obligation under this application, as stated
herein.
I further certify that the information provided in this Funding Application is correct, accurate, and complete.
In addition, the content of the application shall be incorporated as part of the written agreement and, as such, will
be used to monitor performance. Activities, commitments, and representations described in the written agreement
that are not subsequently made a part of the program/project as funded shall be considered a material contract
failure and may result in a repayment of all awarded funds and/or suspension from participation in future funding
rounds.
Authorized Representative Signature
Darcy Price
Electronically signed by dprice@atascadero.org on 10/9/2025 9:33 AM
Authorized Representative Title
Administrative Assistant
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Overview
Completed by planning@capslo.org on 10/10/2025 2:26 PM
Case Id: 30580
Name: Minor Home Repair, Community Action
Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. -
2026
Address: 3970 Short St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA
93401--4547
Overview
County of San Luis Obispo
Affordable Housing Program
Department of Social Services
Adult and Homeless Services Branch
PO Box 8119
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8119
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SS_HomelessGrants@co.slo.ca.us
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding is
available. The County of San Luis Obispo 2026 Action Plan Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is posted on the
County’s Department of Social Services – Homeless Services Division website at
slocounty.gov/HomelessServicesGrants.
All applications must meet the eligibility criteria and requirements set forth in the NOFA and the respective funding
program regulations. The Urban County of San Luis Obispo receives funding from local, state, and federal sources
including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency
Solutions Grant (ESG). Please be aware that the CDBG, HOME, and ESG fund sources are not permitted to support
activities or projects located in the City of Grover Beach.
Applications for the 2026 Action Plan NOFA will be accepted until the 5:00 pm submission deadline on October 10,
2025.
If you have any questions about the applications process, please contact the Homeless Services Division directly at
SS_HomelessGrants@co.slo.ca.us.
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For each Affordable Housing funding source, an overview is available that includes program description, federal award
information, eligible applicants, eligible activities, eligible beneficiaries, and reporting in the County of San Luis
Obispo 2026 Action Plan Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA):
Section I.C for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Overview
Section I.E for HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Overview
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Please note that all documents uploaded into this application must be less than 100 MB in file size. We cannot accept
documents via email or through another platform, such as Dropbox or Google Drive. Applicants may split larger
documents into multiple smaller files, label them appropriately with “part X of X” and then upload them directly into
this application.
Do not upload password-protected documents into this application. All password-protected documents will be
removed during threshold review and this may negatively impact scoring of your application.
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A. Applicant Information
Completed by planning@capslo.org on 9/23/2025 9:57 AM
Case Id: 30580
Name: Minor Home Repair, Community Action
Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. -
2026
Address: 3970 Short St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA
93401--4547
A. Applicant Information
Please provide the following information.
PRIMARY APPLICANT INFORMATION-LEAD AGENCY
A.1. Organization Name
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.
A.2. Type of Organization
Non-Profit
A.2.a. Define Other:
A.3. UEI Number: For more information, visit SAM.GOV
GBL8FWWVCLC5
A.3.a. Please upload proof of active SAM.gov registration for your organization.
Proof of Active SAM.gov Registration *Required
SAM-CAPSLO Registration 2025-2026 screenshot.jpg
A.4. Address
1030 Southwood Dr. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
A.5. Is the organization faith based?
No
A.6. Date of Incorporation
12/09/1965
A.7. Please upload the following documentation:
Organizational Chart *Required
CAPSLO Org Chart 1-25.pdf
Incorporation Documents *Required
25-26 Cert of Liability Insurance.pdf
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Articles of Incorporation.pdf
General Liability Insurance *Required
25-26 Cert of Liability Insurance.pdf
Articles of Incorporation.pdf
A.8. REQUIRED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Has your organization read and understood
the insurance requirements listed in “Example Exhibit D - General Conditions”?
Yes
A.9. Annual Operating Budget
$111,548,450.00
A.10. Number of Full-Time Paid Staff
892
A.11. Number of Part-Time Paid Staff
26
A.12. Number of Volunteers
1,334
CONTACT INFORMATION
A.13. Contact Person Name
Jim McNamara
A.13a. Contact Person Title
CAPSLO Energy Director
A.13b. Phone Number
(805) 541-4122
A.13c. Email
jmcnamara@capslo.org
FINANCE CONTACT INFORMATION
A.14. Finance Contact Person Name
Joan Limov
A.14a. Finance Contact Person Title
Chief Financial Officer
A.14b. Finance Phone Number
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(805) 544-4355
A.14c. Finance Email
jlimov@capslo.org
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B. Applicant Capacity
Completed by planning@capslo.org on 10/10/2025 2:36 PM
Case Id: 30580
Name: Minor Home Repair, Community Action
Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. -
2026
Address: 3970 Short St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA
93401--4547
B. Applicant Capacity
Please provide the following information.
B.1. Describe your organization’s history of receiving and managing grants from County/State/Federal sources.
Since its inception in 1965, CAPSLO has received and successfully managed a variety of grants that address the unmet
needs of low-income and vulnerable individuals and families through County, State, and Federal sources. County
grants include but are not limited to CBO/PHG, Departments of CDBG, Social Services (DSS), Public Health, Behavioral
Health, Probation, ESG, General Funds, and more recently, Coordinated Entry and PLHA grants. State grants include
but are not limited to the Office of Emergency Services, Office of Child Abuse Prevention, Department of Education,
Department of Social Services, and Community Services and Development (CSD), which designates the organization as
a Community Action Agency because it distributes funds from the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). Federal -
The majority of CAPSLO's funding comes from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start,
which the agency has been receiving since 1965, but also Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) and the Department of Veteran Affairs. The Energy Division, the focus of this application, receives funding
from CSD for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Department of Energy for the
Weatherization Assistance Program (DOE WAP) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Weatherization Assistance Program
(Bil WAP), the Area Agency on Aging, Santa Barbara County CDBG, City of Pismo Beach, City of Santa Maria, andPG&E.
B.2. Briefly list any recent development projects your organization has proposed, is currently working on, and/or
has recently completed (regardless of funding source).
In the past five years, the agency completed 34 Prado as a licensed substance use disorder facility and two Head Start
child care centers are nearing completion in Atascadero and Salinas. Energy Services has completed an average of 40
larger home repair projects per year over the past four years.
B.3. Briefly describe your organization’s auditing requirements (as outlined in 2 CFR § 200.500 and 24 CFR § 5.801),
including those for the proposed project.
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 annually.
B.3.a. Please upload your organization's Most Recent Financial Audit.
Most Recent Financial Audit *Required
Audit 2024.pdf
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B.4. Briefly describe your organization’s record keeping system with relevance to the proposed project.
Client and household demographic data is captured, including household income, size, disability status, age, services
provided, etc. Appropriate income documentation is required, which includes one of the following: recent pay-stubs,
bank statements, income tax returns, or proof of participation in an approved alternative low-income program
(provided the income thresholds are equal to or lower than the HUD identified income levels). All copies of client
household data are kept in client files, and recorded in Hancock Software, the Energy Service's program database, and
in CAPSLO's agency-wide database, ClientTrack. The agency will be transitioning from ClientTrack to WIPFLI starting
October 1; full backup of client data is ensured.
B.5. Describe how your organization will document and maintain income status of each beneficiary in compliance
with regulations?
Energy Services will collect income documentation from all household members and documentation of home
ownership as part of the enrollment process for each beneficiary. All documents will be kept in client files along with
completed applications.
B.6. Describe your project staff’s experience and capacity to comply with Section 3 requirements (as outlined in 24
CFR Part 75).
The Energy Services Director is responsible for all areas of the Weatherization, Utility Assistance, and Home Repair
programs, including staff supervision; budgeting and financial management; program administration; achievement of
each program's goals and objectives; marketing and promotion; research and new program development; technical
support and construction management; quality control; and continuous program improvement in San Luis Obispo,
Monterey, Santa Cruz, and northern Santa Barbara counties. Under the supervision of the Program Director, three
Crew Supervisors oversee all construction and home repair work, monitor quality, and ensure compliance with
program standards and building codes. Energy Outreach Specialists conduct site visits, interview clients, complete
intake applications, collect income documentation and proof of home ownership, and conduct pre-assessments for
the home repair projects. Administrative staff, including Program Specialists and Finance Specialists, organize client
files, process building permit applications, schedule work and prepare invoices and reports. Under supervision of the
Crew Supervisor, Installers and Technicians inspect homes to determine materials needed and repairs to be made;
install weatherization measures and perform home repairs on designated homes for funded programs; and maintain
accurate records of work performed and materials used on the job. Repairs are carried out by CAPSLO staff who work
under the company's contractor's license (#623259). The Program Director, along with administrative and field staff,
average over 20 years of experience in all aspects of the program. They participate in annual training and updates
with SLO County Adult Protective Services staff.
B.7. If the County allocated funds to your organization in previous years, do any of those funds remain unspent?
Yes
B.7.a. Please provide the following information:
Project Name Funding Source and Year Remaining Amount
Minor Home Repair County of San Luis Obispo 2025 $64,550.00
Minor Home Repair City of Pismo Beach $18,600.00
We have projects lined up and are
working on them daily.
$0.00
$83,150.00
B.8. Does your organization comply with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as outlined in 2 CFR § 200?
Yes
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C. Proposed Project & Project
Details
Completed by planning@capslo.org on 10/10/2025 2:55 PM
Case Id: 30580
Name: Minor Home Repair, Community Action
Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. -
2026
Address: 3970 Short St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA
93401--4547
C. Proposed Project & Project Details
Please provide the following information.
C.1. Name of Proposed Project
Minor Home Repair
C.2. What is the estimated total project completion cost?
$675,266.00
C.3. Project/Program Address(es)
3970 Short St., Suite 110 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401--4547
C.4. Accessor's Parcel Number(s).
There will be separate Accessor's Parcel Numbers for each home repair project. These will be collected at the time of
client intake and enrollment.
C.5. Areas Served-Select all that apply
City of Arroyo Grande
City of Atascadero
City of Morro Bay
City of Paso Robles
City of Pismo Beach
City of San Luis Obispo
City of Grover Beach - Not eligible for CDBG or HOME
Unincorporated Community
Name of Unincorporated Community:
Countywide
C.6. Will the project require any acquisitions?
No
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C.6.a. Please upload the following documentation:
Appraisal of Property *Required
**No files uploaded
C.6.b. What is the proposed purchase amount?
$0.00
C.6.c. What is the anticipated escrow closing date?
C.7. Will the current owner, residential occupants, and/or commercial occupants be displaced by the project?
No
C.7.a. Please upload the following documentation:
Relocation Plan or Certified Tenant Notifications *Required
**No files uploaded
C.7.b. Will the displacement be temporary or permanent?
C.7.c. How long will the displacement last?
C.7.d. Describe how the relocation costs will be paid. Include these costs in your Sources and Uses document.
C.8. Provide a complete description of the proposed project and proposed outcomes:
The project involves the completion of minor home repairs and accessibility improvements in homes occupied by low-
and very low-income members of the community. The agency will perform outreach and work with its partners to
identify households that qualify for this assistance and have needs that can be met through the program. Once
projects are identified, the program will develop a project description and cost estimate for each project and submit
that information to County staff for review and approval. Approved projects will then be scheduled for work to be
completed by agency staff. The outcome is to help vulnerable members of our community remain safely in their own
homes, improving their self-sufficiency and independence and thereby reducing homelessness and dependency.
C.8.a. Number and Unit Type (size) of Proposed Units Created and/or Rehabilitated:
Unit Type (Size)Created Units Rehabbed Units
Single-family homes 0 35
Manufactured homes 25
C.8.b. Of the total number of new units created, how many will be deed-restricted?
0
C.9. Please upload a timeline for key steps of project implementation. Include key steps or phases of project
implementation such as, but not limited to, the following: predevelopment, financing, use permitting, construction
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permitting, demolition, grading, construction finance close, construction milestones, placed in service date,
permanent loan conversion, etc.
Timeline *Required
C9 Timeline for key steps of project implementation.pdf
C.10. Please upload a complete set of drawing/plans. Also include any maps or photos available.
Maps, Photos, Drawings, Plans *Required
Minor Home Repair does not possess any maps.pdf
C.11. Please upload the Most Recent Market Study for the project. The market study is required for HOME funding.
It is not required but is recommended for all other funding.
Most Recent Market Study
**No files uploaded
C.12. Describe site and neighborhood standards including proximity to services, transportation, and employment:
This will vary. The program will involve completing projects on homes located throughout the County of San Luis
Obispo and cities identified.
C.13. Describe in detail the current zoning designation of the project site.
N/A
C.14. Describe in detail the current land use of the project site.
N/A
C.15. Explain how the site’s current land use and zoning designation are, or are not, consistent with the proposed
project.
N/A
C.16. Provide an explanation of efforts and a timetable to obtain the necessary jurisdictional amendments to bring
forth the project.
N/A
C.17. Have necessary Land Use Permits and/or Construction Building Permits been issued?
No
C.17a. If yes, what is their current expiration date(s)?
C.17b. If no, indicate when the permit(s) will be applied for or issued:
We will obtain construction building permits when and if they are needed.
C.18. Describe how the project will align with a Line of Effort (or multiple Lines of Effort) to support the San Luis
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Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness (2022-2027).
Minor Home Repair aligns best with the county's "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." This project is a supportive service for one of the county's
identified beneficiary groups -- older adults/medically fragile. Minor Home Repair keeps this population safely housed
and helps prevent homelessness by amending substandard housing and accessibility issues.
C.19. Select all population(s) expected to be served through this project and include number of units expected for
each chosen population:
Low-/moderate-income households
Expected number of units:
60
Multifamily
Expected number of units:
Age Restricted (including seniors)
Expected number of units:
Persons Experiencing Homelessness
Expected number of units:
Persons with Disabilities
Expected number of units:
45
Person Experiencing Chronic Homelessness
Expected number of units:
Farmworkers
Expected number of units:
5
Veterans
Expected number of units:
10
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Domestic Violence Survivors
Expected number of units:
Unaccompanied Youth (under 25 years of age)
Expected number of units:
C.20. Has your organization previously received a grant to serve any of the populations expected to be served??
Yes
C.20a. Provide a brief description of those grant activities and the outcomes you achieved:
Since 1980, we have received multiple federal, state and local grants to serve the populations expected to be served.
These include Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Department of Energy Weatherization
Assistance Program (DOE WAP), Area Agency on Aging Senior Home Repair Program, and CDBG Home Repair
Programs with San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties as well as local municipalities. LIHEAP and DOE WAP
support the weatherization of over 250 homes per year on average, providing diagnostic testing (blower door test,
duct system testing and sealing, combustion appliance safety testing, replacement of furnaces, water heaters and
cooking appliances, installation of weathering measures like attic insulation, door weatherstripping, windows, water
saving measures, and carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. Energy Services completes minor repairs, like the
installation of grab bars and handrails, for approximately 500 households per year in our Senior Home Repair
Program, funded by the Area Agency on Aging. Energy Services completes from 40 to 100 larger Home Repair projects
with the CDBG-funded Minor Home Repair Program, which covers San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara
counties.
C.21. Please name partner agencies as applicable and describe how they will participate in the delivery of the
proposed project:
Minor Home Repair and other programs targeted at seniors, the disabled, and lower income households benefit from
mutual referral of clients for services. Clients are referred to CAPSLO for home repair services by service providers,
such as the Department of Social Services’ (DSS) Adult Protective Services, the Social Security Administration, the Area
Agency on Aging, in-home health service providers, food service providers (food pantries, Meals That Connect, Senior
Nutrition), and other senior services. This program, along with County senior-serving programs, cross-refer to one
another when additional support services are identified. Programs work together to ensure the safety and
independence of San Luis Obispo County seniors. This program has consistently been supported by local jurisdictions,
evidenced by the many years of CDBG funding received by both SLO County, City of Pismo Beach, City of Santa Maria
and, more recently, County of Santa Barbara.
C.22. Does the proposed project have support from the community?
Yes
C.22a. Please upload any letters of support or commitment from local governments or community partners.
Letters of Support
Letter of Support for Minor Home Repair Program in Morro Bay - 2026 CDBG Funding.pdf
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C.23. 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
Yes - Both Have Been Completed
No - Neither Have Been Completed
C.24. Has a Phase I or Phase II environmental assessment been conducted for the property?
No
C.24a. Please upload the following documentation:
Environmental Assessment, Phase I or II *Required
**No files uploaded
C.25. Has a Phase I or Phase II archeological/historical survey been conducted at the project site?
No
C.25a. Please upload the following documentation:
Archeological/Historical Survey, Phase I or II *Required
**No files uploaded
C.26. List and describe any known hazards-e.g., asbestos, radon, lead-based paint, storage tanks – aboveground,
underground. Please enter “N/A” if not applicable.
Lead-based paint may be present in homes built prior to 1978. CAPSLO is an EPA-certified contractor and field staff
have completed applicable training in lead-safe work practices.
C.27. Is the project on a property designated or been determined to be potentially eligible for designation as a local,
state, or national historical site?
No
C.28. Are the building(s)/structure(s) located on a historic site or within a local historic district?
No
C.29. Is the project located within a 100-year and/or 500-year flood zone?
Yes
C.29a. How will the project mitigate potential flooding on the site?
There will be multiple projects, some of which may be located within designated flood zones, which will be addressed
in the environmental review process for each project.
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C.29b. Does your organization have flood insurance for the project site?
No
C.30. Will demolition be required?
No
C.31. Are there any existing buildings on the project property that were constructed prior to 1978?
Yes
C.31a. Has an asbestos risk assessment report(s) been prepared for the building(s)?
No
C.31b. Has the building(s) been abated for asbestos?
No
C.31c. Has a lead hazard risk assessment report(s) been prepared for the building(s)?
No
C.31d. Has the building(s) been abated for lead paint?
No
C.31e. Will children occupy the building(s)?
Yes
C.31f. Indicate the age range of the children that will occupy the building:
0-18
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D. Funding & Eligible Activities
Completed by planning@capslo.org on 10/10/2025 2:56 PM
Case Id: 30580
Name: Minor Home Repair, Community Action
Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. -
2026
Address: 3970 Short St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA
93401--4547
D. Funding & Eligible Activities
Please provide the following information.
D.1. Total Project Funding (include all Sources and Uses of funding)
$675,266.00
D.1.a. Please upload a Sources & Uses document for your proposed project:
Sources and Uses *Required
Minor Home Repair Funding Sources and CDBG Allocation.pdf
D.1.b. Please upload all Commitment Letters for Funds. Required to demonstrate the 25% HOME matching funds;
not required but recommended for all other funding requests.
Commitment Letters for Funds *Required
Letter of Support for Minor Home Repair Program in Morro Bay - 2026 CDBG Funding.pdf
D.1.c. 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?
There are no maintenance costs associated with this project. The work involves providing home modifications on
individual homes. Regarding D.1.a, Sources and Uses, a program breakout of funding sources and CDBG requests is
attached.
D.1.d. Please upload the 20-Year Pro Forma for the project to demonstrate continued viability and affordability of
the project for at least 20 years.
Pro Forma (20-year) *Required
Pro Forma form.docx
D.2. Are you requesting HOME funds?
No
D.2.a. Amount of HOME funds requested:
$0.00
D.2.b. Proposed number of HOME-assisted (deed-restricted) units:
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D.2.c. HOME Matching Funds:
Sources Amount
$0.00
D.2.d. Identify all eligible activities that apply to the proposed project:
Acquisition
Rehabilitation
Relocation
Demolition
Site Preparation
New Construction
Multi-Family
Single Family
D.2.e. Please indicate the number and type of all units CREATED
Unit Type 30% AMI 31 to 50% AMI 51 to 80% AMI Unrestricted
Resident
Manager
81% and higher
AMI
Total 0 0 0 0 0
D.2.f. Is your project for REHABILITATION of existing units only?
Please indicate the number and type of all EXISTING Units:
Unit Type 30% AMI 31 to 50% AMI 51 to 80% AMI Unrestricted
Resident
Manager
81% and higher
AMI
Total 0 0 0 0 0
Please indicate the number and type of all units AFTER rehabilitation
Unit Type 30% AMI 31 to 50% AMI 51 to 80% AMI Unrestricted
Resident
Manager
81% and higher
AMI
Total 0 0 0 0 0
D.3. Are you requesting CDBG funds?
Yes
D.3.a. Amount of CDBG funds requested:
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$545,626.00
D.3.b. Identify all eligible activities that apply to the proposed project:
Acquisitions
Rehabilitation
Demolition
Clearance and Site Preparation - In anticipation of a HOME funded project
D.3.c. Are at least 51% of the units in the project designated as low-/moderate-income units?
Yes
D.3.d. How many new deed-restricted units will be constructed with CDBG funds?
0
D.3.e. Estimated number of unduplicated households to benefit from CDBG funds:
Beneficiary Type Estimated Number
Unduplicated Households 60
D.3.f. Please select the national objective that best applies to the proposed project.
Please refer to "Basically CDBG" or the "CDBG Guide to National Objectives and Eligible Activities" for more
information regarding CDBG national objectives.
Low Moderate Income
LOW/MODERATE INCOME: Select which criteria the proposed project intends to qualify under to meet the
Low/Moderate Income objective.
Housing
SLUM OR BLIGHT: Select which criteria the proposed project intends to qualify under to meet the Slums or Blight
objective
D.3.g. Explain how the proposed project meets the selected National Objective:
Minor Home Repair provides disabled, elderly, or low-income individuals and families who do not have sufficient
resources to make necessary safety- and access-related repairs and/or improvements to their homes. Home repairs
include installation of health and safety devices, grab bars, handrails, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors,
handheld showerheads, minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and drywall. Accessibility-related repairs include
widening of entryways and hallways, ramps, wheelchairs lifts, or other larger improvements that are needed to allow
access to, from, and inside the home. These critical services allow individuals to remain in their home and avoid costly
institutionalization. When screening clients in need, several factors are considered, including health and safety,
disability, economic need, and age. In 2023, there were 80,448 persons over age 60; the median age was 70. The
county has a larger proportion of seniors over 65 at nearly 22% than the state at 15% or nation at 17%; this has
significant repercussions on the county’s economy, housing, and health care systems. Among those over 60, 7.6%
(5,987) were below the 100% federal poverty level in 2023. Among those 65 and over, 6.8% (4,067) of the county’s
population were in poverty. This does not include seniors under the 200% poverty level. Among those over 60 in the
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county, 26.7% had a disability.
D.3.h. REQUIRED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR FEDERAL GRANTS OR CONTRACTS. Does your organization certify that,
if awarded funds, it will comply with the requirements as shown as “Example Exhibit D - General Conditions” and
“Example Exhibit E - Special Conditions”.
Yes
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E. Supplemental Documents
Completed by planning@capslo.org on 10/10/2025 2:26 PM
Case Id: 30580
Name: Minor Home Repair, Community Action
Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. -
2026
Address: 3970 Short St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA
93401--4547
E. Supplemental Documents
Please note that all documents uploaded into this application must be less than 100 MB in file size. We cannot accept documents
via email or through another platform, such as Dropbox or Google Drive. Applicants may split larger documents into multiple smaller
files, label them appropriately with “part X of X” and then upload them directly into this application.
Do not upload password-protected documents into this application. All password-protected documents will be removed during
threshold review and this may negatively impact scoring of your application.
Documentation
Please upload any other documentation that should be considered during review of your application. Multiple files may
be uploaded if needed.
Supplemental Information
EPA Letter of Approval Certification.pdf
EPA ApprovalCertificate_NAT-33515-4.pdf
Bureau of Household Goods & Services - CAPSLO License.pdf
CSLB LIcense - CAPSLO.pdf
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Submit
Completed by planning@capslo.org on 10/10/2025 2:57 PM
Case Id: 30580
Name: Minor Home Repair, Community Action
Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. -
2026
Address: 3970 Short St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA
93401--4547
Submit
Please provide the following information.
The applicant certifies that all information contained in this application, and supporting documentation, given
for the purpose of obtaining assistance, is true and complete to the best of the applicant’s knowledge.
I hereby certify that our organization has complied with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the
application and is an eligible applicant for the requested funding. The organization proposes to provide the program
services or complete the project identified in this application. If this application is approved and this organization
receives the requested funding this organization agrees to adhere to all relevant Federal, State, and local regulations
and other assurances as required by the County.
I hereby certify that the organization is fully capable of fulfilling its obligation under this application, as stated
herein.
I further certify that the information provided in this Funding Application is correct, accurate, and complete.
In addition, the content of the application shall be incorporated as part of the written agreement and, as such, will be
used to monitor performance. Activities, commitments, and representations described in the written agreement that
are not subsequently made a part of the program/project as funded shall be considered a material contract failure
and may result in a repayment of all awarded funds and/or suspension from participation in future funding rounds.
Authorized Representative Signature
Elizabeth "Biz" Steinberg
Electronically signed by planning@capslo.org on 10/10/2025 2:57 PM
Authorized Representative Title
Chief Executive Officer
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Overview
Completed by llopez@atascadero.org on 9/17/2025 1:12 PM
Case Id: 30574
Name: 2026 Youth Activities Scholarships/City of
Atascadero - 2026Address: 6500 Palma Ave. , Atascadero, CA 93422
Overview
County of San Luis Obispo
Public Service Grants Program
Department of Social Services
Adult and Homeless Services Branch
PO Box 8119
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8119
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SS_HomelessGrants@co.slo.ca.us
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG), and County General Fund
Support (GFS) funding is available. The County of San Luis Obispo 2026 Action Plan Notice of Funding Availability
(NOFA) is posted on the County's Department of Social Services - Homeless Services Division website at
slocounty.gov/HomelessServicesGrants.
Applications for the 2026 Action Plan NOFA will be accepted until the 5:00 pm submission deadline on Friday,
October 10, 2025.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Homeless Services Division directly at
SS_HomelessGrants@co.slo.ca.us.
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For each Public Service funding source, an overview is available in the County of San Luis Obispo 2026 Action Plan
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). These overviews include program descriptions, federal award information,
eligible applicants, eligible activities, eligible beneficiaries, and reporting requirements:
Section I.C for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Overview
Section I.D for Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) Overview
Section I.G for General Fund Support (GFS) Overview
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Please note that all documents uploaded into this application must be less than 100 MB in file size. We cannot accept
documents via email or through another platform, such as Dropbox or Google Drive. Applicants may split larger
documents into multiple smaller files, label them appropriately with “part X of X” and then upload them directly into
this application.
Do not upload password-protected documents into this application. All password-protected documents will be
removed during threshold review. This may negatively impact scoring of your application.
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A. Applicant Information
Completed by llopez@atascadero.org on 9/26/2025 2:04 PM
Case Id: 30574
Name: 2026 Youth Activities Scholarships/City of
Atascadero - 2026Address: 6500 Palma Ave. , Atascadero, CA 93422
A. Applicant Information
Please provide the following information.
PRIMARY APPLICANT INFORMATION-LEAD AGENCY
A.1. Organization Name
City of Atascadero
A.2. Type of Organization
Government or Public Entity
A.2.a. Define Other:
A.3. Please upload the following documentation:
Proof of Active SAM.gov Registration *Required
SAM Registration 2025.pdf
A.3.a UEI Number: For more information, visit SAM.GOV
J4ZKW85KJ1H8
A.4. Address
6500 Palma Ave. Atascadero , CA 93422
A.5. Is the organization faith based?
No
A.6. Date of Incorporation
07/02/1979
A.7. Please upload the following documentation:
Incorporation Documents *Required
Incorporation Documents.pdf
Organization Mission Statement *Required
MISSION STATEMENT.pdf
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General Liability Insurance *Required
EOC_Basic Form Letter_.pdf
A.8. REQUIRED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Has your organization read and understood
the insurance requirements listed in “CDBG Example Exhibit D-General Conditions”?
Yes
A.9 Annual Operating Budget
$36,966,430.00
A.10 Number of Paid Staff
160
A.11 Number of Volunteers
25
CONTACT INFORMATION
A.12 Contact Person Name
Larisse "Reese" Lopez
A.12a. Contact Person Title
RECREATION SUPERVISOR
A.12b. Phone Number
(805) 470-3362
A.12c. Email
llopez@atascadero.org
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B. Applicant Capacity
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Case Id: 30574
Name: 2026 Youth Activities Scholarships/City of
Atascadero - 2026Address: 6500 Palma Ave. , Atascadero, CA 93422
B. Applicant Capacity
Please provide the following information.
B.1. Describe the organization’s history of receiving and managing grants from County/State/Federal sources.
The City of Atascadero has used funding from the CDBG Program in an effort to offer scholarships to local
low/moderately low-income families in an effort to make youth sports and activities more accessible to all the youth in
our community.
B.2. Describe how the organization participates in HMIS, Coordinated Entry, and the San Luis Obispo County
Continuum of Care.
N/A
B.3. Briefly describe your organization’s auditing requirements (as outlined in 2 CFR § 200.500 and 24 CFR § 5.801),
including those for the proposed project.
An independent auditing firm conducts an annual audit of all City funds, including the CDBG fund. An independent audit
firm also conducts Single Audit per OMB Circular A-133, Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, which includes all
CDBG funding information.
B.3.a. Please upload your organization's Most Recent Financial Audit.
Most Recent Financial Audit *Required
CDBG Audit 2024.pdf
B.4. Describe the organization’s experience delivering related programs/projects.
The City of Atascadero's Recreation team has provided youth sports, youth special interest classes and activities for
many years. The City of Atascadero's Youth Scholarship fund has been used to support youth in paying for other classes
and activities separate from just city ran activities. Helping to provide access to the broad range of classes and activities
throughout our community for youth and families who would not be able to afford such activities otherwise.
B.5. How will you document and maintain income status or presumed benefit status of each beneficiary?
See attachments which include excel spreadsheets as well as applications for scholarships.
B.6. Briefly describe your agency’s record keeping system with relevance to the proposed project.
The City of Atascadero administers its CDBG program in conformance with 2 CFR 200 (e)(F), adhering to the accounting
principles and procedures, utilizing adequate internal controls and maintaining required source documentation for all
costs incurred.
B.7. Identify all budgeted funds for project related costs. Include leveraged funding to exhibit financial sustainability
of the project beyond the grant term if awarded.
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N/A
B.8. REQUIRED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR FEDERAL GRANTS OR CONTRACTS. Does your organization certify that, if
awarded funds, it will comply with the requirements as shown on "CDBG Example D-General Conditions" and "CDBG
Example Exhibit E-Special Conditions"?
Yes
B.9. Does your organization comply with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (as outlined in 2 CFR § 200)?
Yes
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C. Proposed Project & Project
Details
Completed by llopez@atascadero.org on 10/3/2025 5:15 PM
Case Id: 30574
Name: 2026 Youth Activities Scholarships/City of
Atascadero - 2026Address: 6500 Palma Ave. , Atascadero, CA 93422
C. Proposed Project & Project Details
Please provide the following information.
C.1. Name of Proposed Project
2026 Youth Scholarships
C.2. Project/Program Address
6500 Palma Ave. Atascadero, CA 93422
C.3. Areas Served-Select all that apply
City of Arroyo Grande
City of Atascadero
City of Grover Beach - Not eligible for CDBG or ESG
City of Morro Bay
City of Paso Robles
City of Pismo Beach
City of San Luis Obispo
Unincorporated Community
Name of Unincorporated Community:
Countywide
C.4. Provide a brief narrative of the proposed project, including projected outcomes:
The City of Atascadero has established a youth scholarship fund designed to assist low income families to allow
children to participate in organized recreation, social and cultural activities. The population served would be
otherwise unable to afford the activity fees to participate in the activities of choice without the scholarship. The city
applies the income guidelines published by HUD adjusted for family size, as qualifying criteria to decide scholarship
awards.
C.5. For proposed projects serving individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness, upload your organization's
HUD Annual Performance Report (APR) or CE APR generated from HMIS for the previous 12-month period. The
report should be run for a single project type and correspond to the project type (Emergency Shelter, Street
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Outreach, etc.) for which you are applying. This information will be used by the grant review committee to assess
past performance, outcomes, and alignment with funding priorities. Please be sure to not include any Client PII,
including Clarity ID, along with the reports. Many review committee members will not be HMIS users.
If your organization does not currently have a project in HMIS, please provide a comparable performance report
that includes outcome data and performance metrics relevant to your proposed project type.
For guidance on how to run reports in HMIS, please visit the HMIS Knowledge Base.
HUD Annual Performance Report (APR)
**No files uploaded
C.6. What is the level of need for this activity within SLO County? Please include data to support your answer.
This is a long standing scholarship program that we have been fortunate enough to continue to offer to our
community. In the past years this scholarship program has allowed the City of Atascadero to support an average of
about 40 families per fiscal year. Seeing an increase to over 50 families served in this last 2024-2025 fiscal year. See
attached inventory documents for data proof. Without this scholarship opportunity, at least 40 families would not be
able to afford multiple opportunities for youth programming within the community.
C.7. Please upload a timeline for key steps of project implementation.
Timeline *Required
2026 CDBG TIMELINE.pdf
C.8. Is this effort new, continuing, or expanding? Please describe.
This is a continuing effort to offer youth scholarships to low/moderate income families.
C.9. 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).
N/A
C.10. Select all population(s) expected to be served through this project:
Adults with children
Adults without children
Elderly/Senior
Parenting Youth
Persons Experiencing Chronic Homelessness
Persons At Risk of Homelessness
Veterans
Domestic Violence Survivors
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Persons with Disabilities
Unaccompanied Youth (under 25 years of age)
Individuals with Co-occurring Disorders (Substance Use and Mental Health)
Low – Moderate Income Persons or Households
C.11. 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.
The City partners with outside businesses for support such as non-profits and service groups, as well as contracted
instructors.
C.12. Describe any consultation with local jurisdictions to gain support for the project.
N/A
C.12a. Please attach any letters of support or commitment from local governments or community partners.
Letters of Support *Required
Letter of Support Youth Soccer.pdf
C.13. Name partner agencies as applicable and describe how they will be participating in the delivery of the
proposed activity.
C.14. Indicate the predicted, unduplicated performance outcome listed below:
Population Number of Individuals
Served
Number of Households
Served
Number of unsheltered persons to become sheltered 0 0
Number of people experiencing homelessness to be
entering permanent housing
0 0
Number of people experiencing Chronic Homelessness
served
0 0
Number of persons At-Risk of Homelessness served 0 0
Number of Unaccompanied Youth served 0 0
Number of Youth At-Risk of Homelessness served 0 0
Number of persons in families with children served 0 0
Total 0 0
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D. Funding & Eligible Activities
Completed by llopez@atascadero.org on 10/3/2025 4:27 PM
Case Id: 30574
Name: 2026 Youth Activities Scholarships/City of
Atascadero - 2026Address: 6500 Palma Ave. , Atascadero, CA 93422
D. Funding & Eligible Activities
Please provide the following information.
D.1. Total Funding Requested
$13,500.00
D.1a. Please upload a Budget & 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. Project budget must include
committed and anticipated funding for total project cost--not just for funding requested in this application.
Budget and Budget Narrative *Required
Public Services - Proposed Budget Draft (1).pdf
D.2. Are you requesting CDBG funds?
Yes
D.2a. Amount of CDBG funds requested:
$13,500.00
D.2.b. Please indicate the amount you are requesting for each jurisdiction:
Jurisdiction Amount
Arroyo Grande $0.00
Atascadero $13,500.00
Morro Bay $0.00
Paso Robles $0.00
Pismo Beach $0.00
San Luis Obispo $0.00
County $0.00
TOTAL $13,500.00
D.2c. Estimated number of unduplicated persons to benefit from CDBG funds:
60
D.2d. Estimated number of unduplicated households to benefit from CDBG funds:
30
D.2.e. Please select the national objective that best applies to the proposed project. Please refer to "Basically
CDBG" or the "CDBG Guide to National Objectives and Eligible Activities" for more information regarding CDBG
national objectives.
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Low Moderate Income
LOW/MODERATE INCOME: Select which criteria the proposed project intends to qualify under to meet the
Low/Moderate Income objective.
Low/Moderate Income Clientele
D.2.f. 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
Job Training and Job Placement Services
Subsistence Payments, Homeless Assistance, Rental Housing Subsidies or Security Deposits
Assistance to microenterprises (technical assistance, business support services, and other similar services to
owners of microenterprises or persons developing microenterprises)
D.2g. Explain how the proposed project meets the selected National Objective:
Most youth serving organizations in Atascadero have received requests for assistance in paying registrations or
enrollment fees for their activities. Many families are unable to afford fees that usually range from $35 to $300 per
child. Applications have grown dramatically over the past several years, but the need has been more acute in the last
few years. These children would not be able to participate in the activities that promote self-esteem, feelings of
community, friendship, health, etc. if they are not provided with financial aid.
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D.2h. Will the services offered by your organization increase or expand as a result of CDBG assistance?
No
D.2i. Explain how your services will increase or expand as a result of CDBG assistance:
N/A
D.2j. Describe how the project will directly benefit the populations identified.
The program will be serving children who are 2.5 years old up to 18 years old and are considered extremely low to
moderately low income households. It would allow children to participate in organized recreation, social and cultural
activities. It would promote self esteem, feelings of community, friendships, health, etc.
D.3. Are you requesting ESG funds?
No
D.3a. Amount of ESG funds requested:
$0.00
D.3b. Please upload your ESG Policies and Procedures for each activity for which you are applying.
ESG Policies and Procedures *Required
**No files uploaded
D.3.c. Identify all eligible activities and their amounts that apply to the proposed project:
Eligible Activities Amount Approximate Persons Served
TOTAL $0.00 0
D.3.d. ESG Matching Funds (1:1 Match Required)
Funding Source Amount
TOTAL $0.00
D.4. Are you requesting General Fund Support funds?
No
D.4a. Amount of GFS funds requested:
$0.00
D.4b. Identify all eligible activities that apply to the proposed project:
Amount Approximate
Persons Served
TOTAL $0.00 0
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E. Supplemental Documents
Completed by llopez@atascadero.org on 10/3/2025 4:28 PM
Case Id: 30574
Name: 2026 Youth Activities Scholarships/City of
Atascadero - 2026Address: 6500 Palma Ave. , Atascadero, CA 93422
E. Supplemental Documents
Please note that all documents uploaded into this application must be less than 100 MB in file size. We cannot accept documents
via email or through another platform, such as Dropbox or Google Drive. Applicants may split larger documents into multiple smaller
files, label them appropriately with “part X of X” and then upload them directly into this application.
Do not upload password-protected documents into this application. All password-protected documents will be removed during
threshold review and this may negatively impact scoring of your application.
Documentation
Please upload any other documentation that should be considered during review of your application. Multiple files may
be uploaded if needed.
Supplemental Documentation
Inventory example 2.png
FY25-26 Payment Request Form (1st Qtr 9.26.25).pdf
Inventory example.png
Scholarship application English (fiscal year 2025-2026).pdf
Scholarship application SPANISH (fiscal year 2025).pdf
Inventory FY 23-24.pdf data example.pdf
Inventory FY 24-25.pdf - data example.pdf
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Submit
Completed by llopez@atascadero.org on 10/3/2025 5:28 PM
Case Id: 30574
Name: 2026 Youth Activities Scholarships/City of
Atascadero - 2026Address: 6500 Palma Ave. , Atascadero, CA 93422
Submit
Please provide the following information.
The applicant certifies that all information contained in this application, and supporting documentation, given
for the purpose of obtaining assistance, is true and complete to the best of the applicant’s knowledge.
I hereby certify that our organization has complied with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the
application and is an eligible applicant for the requested funding. The organization proposes to provide the program
services or complete the project identified in this application. If this application is approved and this organization
receives the requested funding this organization agrees to adhere to all relevant Federal, State, and local regulations
and other assurances as required by the County.
I hereby certify that the organization is fully capable of fulfilling its obligation under this application, as stated
herein.
I further certify that the information provided in this Funding Application is correct, accurate, and complete.
In addition, the content of the application shall be incorporated as part of the written agreement and, as such, will be
used to monitor performance. Activities, commitments, and representations described in the written agreement that
are not subsequently made a part of the program/project as funded shall be considered a material contract failure
and may result in a repayment of all awarded funds and/or suspension from participation in future funding rounds.
Authorized Representative Signature
Larisse R. Lopez
Electronically signed by llopez@atascadero.org on 10/3/2025 5:27 PM
Authorized Representative Title
Recreation Supervisor for the City of Atascadero
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Overview
Completed by becca@carselgroup.com on 10/3/2025 9:12 AM
Case Id: 30596
Name: ECHO Paso Robles & ECHO Atascadero, ECHO -
2026Address: 6370 Atascadero Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
Overview
County of San Luis Obispo
Public Service Grants Program
Department of Social Services
Adult and Homeless Services Branch
PO Box 8119
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8119
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SS_HomelessGrants@co.slo.ca.us
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG), and County General Fund
Support (GFS) funding is available. The County of San Luis Obispo 2026 Action Plan Notice of Funding Availability
(NOFA) is posted on the County's Department of Social Services - Homeless Services Division website at
slocounty.gov/HomelessServicesGrants.
Applications for the 2026 Action Plan NOFA will be accepted until the 5:00 pm submission deadline on Friday,
October 10, 2025.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Homeless Services Division directly at
SS_HomelessGrants@co.slo.ca.us.
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For each Public Service funding source, an overview is available in the County of San Luis Obispo 2026 Action Plan
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). These overviews include program descriptions, federal award information,
eligible applicants, eligible activities, eligible beneficiaries, and reporting requirements:
Section I.C for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Overview
Section I.D for Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) Overview
Section I.G for General Fund Support (GFS) Overview
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Please note that all documents uploaded into this application must be less than 100 MB in file size. We cannot accept
documents via email or through another platform, such as Dropbox or Google Drive. Applicants may split larger
documents into multiple smaller files, label them appropriately with “part X of X” and then upload them directly into
this application.
Do not upload password-protected documents into this application. All password-protected documents will be
removed during threshold review. This may negatively impact scoring of your application.
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A. Applicant Information
Completed by becca@carselgroup.com on 10/9/2025 11:51 AM
Case Id: 30596
Name: ECHO Paso Robles & ECHO Atascadero, ECHO -
2026Address: 6370 Atascadero Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
A. Applicant Information
Please provide the following information.
PRIMARY APPLICANT INFORMATION-LEAD AGENCY
A.1. Organization Name
El Camino Homeless Organization
A.2. Type of Organization
Non-Profit
A.2.a. Define Other:
A.3. Please upload the following documentation:
Proof of Active SAM.gov Registration *Required
Sam.gov confirmation 9.25.26.png
A.3.a UEI Number: For more information, visit SAM.GOV
C9ENRK7J6NB3
A.4. Address
6370 Atascadero Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422
A.5. Is the organization faith based?
No
A.6. Date of Incorporation
06/14/2000
A.7. Please upload the following documentation:
Incorporation Documents *Required
ECHO Articles of Incorportion.pdf
Organization Mission Statement *Required
ECHO Mission Statement.pdf
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General Liability Insurance *Required
COI.pdf
A.8. REQUIRED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Has your organization read and understood
the insurance requirements listed in “CDBG Example Exhibit D-General Conditions”?
Yes
A.9 Annual Operating Budget
$3,183,621.00
A.10 Number of Paid Staff
35
A.11 Number of Volunteers
2,500
CONTACT INFORMATION
A.12 Contact Person Name
Mimi Rodriguez
A.12a. Contact Person Title
Chief Operating Officer
A.12b. Phone Number
(805) 462-7527
A.12c. Email
mrodriguez@echoshelter.org
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B. Applicant Capacity
Completed by becca@carselgroup.com on 10/9/2025 11:54 AM
Case Id: 30596
Name: ECHO Paso Robles & ECHO Atascadero, ECHO -
2026Address: 6370 Atascadero Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
B. Applicant Capacity
Please provide the following information.
B.1. Describe the organization’s history of receiving and managing grants from County/State/Federal sources.
ECHO has successfully sought, received, and managed grants and contracts from all levels of government and the private
sector, including current and previous CDBG, ESG, PHLA, and General Fund grants through the County, a current HHAP-2
grant, many years of County CBO grants, and contracts with the City of Paso Robles and the City of Atascadero. ECHO
has been a subcontractor for many years on CAPSLO and 5CHC grants through the County, including California CDBG-CV,
HCFC-CV, ESG-CV-2, and CESH, and a sub-contractor through HASLO on HHAP-1, HHAP-3, HHAP-4, and Project HomeKey
grants. ECHO’s team has been able to meet all expenditure deadlines and reporting requirements for these grants with
no issues. ECHO’s many years of experience with government grants and contracts gives us extensive expertise with
local, state and federal procedures for purchasing, personnel, and reporting.
B.2. Describe how the organization participates in HMIS, Coordinated Entry, and the San Luis Obispo County
Continuum of Care.
ECHO participates in the HUD Coordinated Entry process used by homeless-serving agencies county-wide, working
closely with Coordinated Entry partners to identify eligible clients and serve without program duplication. ECHO has
been a partner on CAPSLO's Coordinated Entry grant since 2017. ECHO has lengthy experience with and participates in
the County's HMIS database system (Clarity) to track demographics and case management outcomes and to report on
progress. ECHO also participates in the Continuum of Care by attending San Luis Obispo County Homeless Services
Oversight Council (HSOC) meetings. ECHO's CEO, Wendy Lewis, is an HSOC member and the Chair of the Services
Coordinating Committee attends both the full Council and the committee meetings along with other ECHO staff.
B.3. Briefly describe your organization’s auditing requirements (as outlined in 2 CFR § 200.500 and 24 CFR § 5.801),
including those for the proposed project.
ECHO does not have an audit requirement under 2 CFR §200.500, as ECHO has not reached the threshold of expending
$1,000,000 in Federal awards during ECHO's fiscal year. However, a financial audit was required for ECHO for FY2023
due to gross revenue over $2,000,000 as outlined in Gov. Code §12586(e)(1). ECHO’s 2023 audit was completed and
approved by ECHO’s Board of Directors on August 26, 2025 (see attached audit).
B.3.a. Please upload your organization's Most Recent Financial Audit.
Most Recent Financial Audit *Required
ECHO - AFS - 12.31.23.pdf
B.4. Describe the organization’s experience delivering related programs/projects.
For over two decades, ECHO has demonstrated the ability to successfully operate homeless services. ECHO is led by an
experienced CEO and a 15-member Board of Directors with extensive experience in nonprofit governance, law, finance,
government, business, homeless services, and marketing. Operations at two sites are supported by 2,500 community
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volunteers and 35 staff. CEO Wendy Lewis will oversee the project, with support from Mimi Rodriguez, Chief Operations
Officer. Wendy Lewis has served as the CEO for the past seven years, supervising staff, overseeing finances and
fundraising. Mimi Rodriguez, the COO, has been working at ECHO for 13 years and has been part of the executive
management team for six years.
B.5. How will you document and maintain income status or presumed benefit status of each beneficiary?
ECHO documents and maintains income status and presumed benefit status (homelessness) for each client using Clarity,
the Coordinated Entry/HMIS database system, and internal tracking systems.
B.6. Briefly describe your agency’s record keeping system with relevance to the proposed project.
ECHO has a financial control process in place to assure accuracy and compliance. The CEO reviews all expenditures,
which are then coded by the Program/Administrative Manager and sent to the Bookkeeper for payment. The
Bookkeeper uses QuickBooks to track and reconcile all income and expenditures. The budget is reviewed by the
Treasurer and reported to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis. ECHO has the necessary staff capacity to assure
accurate and timely reporting. The CEO is responsible for all financial reporting, working with the Bookkeeper. The
Program/Administrative Manager is responsible for program reporting, with oversight by the CEO. For client record
keeping, ECHO participates in the HUD Coordinated Entry process used by homeless-serving agencies county-wide.
Through this process, an intake staff evaluates each person who presents for services and determines their need.
Coordinated Entry utilizes the Clarity system, a county-wide system to track homeless and income status, avoid
duplication of services, monitor case management outcomes, and report on progress. In addition, we use client files to
document progress toward goals. This data allows us to identify client needs, improve our internal processes, and report
on client and program-level outcomes.
B.7. Identify all budgeted funds for project related costs. Include leveraged funding to exhibit financial sustainability
of the project beyond the grant term if awarded.
Additional funds beyond this request to provide the total program cost for FY2026-27 will come from: Community
donations and fundraising events: $869,000 Not yet committed HHAP-4: $157,497.82 Committed City of Paso Robles:
$111,000 Committed HHIP: $106,080 Committed Must Charities: $93,304 Committed Additional unconfirmed funding
sources: City of Atascadero Community Donations Foundations CenCal Health HHAP-5
B.8. REQUIRED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR FEDERAL GRANTS OR CONTRACTS. Does your organization certify that, if
awarded funds, it will comply with the requirements as shown on "CDBG Example D-General Conditions" and "CDBG
Example Exhibit E-Special Conditions"?
Yes
B.9. Does your organization comply with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (as outlined in 2 CFR § 200)?
Yes
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C. Proposed Project & Project
Details
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Case Id: 30596
Name: ECHO Paso Robles & ECHO Atascadero, ECHO -
2026Address: 6370 Atascadero Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
C. Proposed Project & Project Details
Please provide the following information.
C.1. Name of Proposed Project
ECHO Paso Robles & ECHO Atascadero
C.2. Project/Program Address
6370 Atascadero Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422
C.3. Areas Served-Select all that apply
City of Arroyo Grande
City of Atascadero
City of Grover Beach - Not eligible for CDBG or ESG
City of Morro Bay
City of Paso Robles
City of Pismo Beach
City of San Luis Obispo
Unincorporated Community
Name of Unincorporated Community:
Countywide
C.4. Provide a brief narrative of the proposed project, including projected outcomes:
ECHO operates two Navigation Centers, ECHO Atascadero and ECHO Paso Robles, each with comprehensive services
for San Luis Obispo County residents experiencing homelessness and those in danger of becoming homeless. ECHO
also works to meet the needs of unsheltered residents who have not yet sought emergency shelter through street
outreach services and the needs of residents who are housed but in danger of losing their housing through homeless
prevention services. ECHO's Navigation Centers operate 90-Day Emergency Shelter programs that support clients in
securing permanent housing; with this support, 60% of clients who participate for at least 30 days find a home.
Requested funds will support the operations of both Navigation Centers including shelter operations, shelter and
outreach case management, shelter coordination, outreach services including shower and meal programs, rapid
rehousing case management and housing assistance funds, volunteer coordination, staff supervision, and
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administration costs. With this support, 1,330 people per year are expected to access services. ECHO leverages
volunteers, partners, and community support to serve and house a large number of people with a small operating
budget.
C.5. For proposed projects serving individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness, upload your organization's
HUD Annual Performance Report (APR) or CE APR generated from HMIS for the previous 12-month period. The
report should be run for a single project type and correspond to the project type (Emergency Shelter, Street
Outreach, etc.) for which you are applying. This information will be used by the grant review committee to assess
past performance, outcomes, and alignment with funding priorities. Please be sure to not include any Client PII,
including Clarity ID, along with the reports. Many review committee members will not be HMIS users.
If your organization does not currently have a project in HMIS, please provide a comparable performance report
that includes outcome data and performance metrics relevant to your proposed project type.
For guidance on how to run reports in HMIS, please visit the HMIS Knowledge Base.
HUD Annual Performance Report (APR)
Atascadero & Paso Shelter Services - ECHO APR 7.124-6.30.25.pdf
Street Outreach AT & PR - ECHO APR.pdf
ECHO RR report.pdf
C.6. What is the level of need for this activity within SLO County? Please include data to support your answer.
Data for the 2024 Point-in-Time Count, the most recent county-wide survey of homeless residents, supports the high
need for shelter, with 68% of the homeless surveyed lacking access to safe shelter. According to the County of San
Luis Obispo Homeless Services Division’s Quarterly Homelessness Database Dashboard, 1,516 unduplicated individuals
were enrolled within HMIS in the one-month period of June 2025. Our county’s shortage of affordable housing units
has created a challenging situation, leaving many people vulnerable to homelessness and housing insecurity. Being
homeless has a tremendous negative impact on physical and mental well-being and regaining stable housing is a
precursor to maintaining health. ECHO’s shelter clients are struggling to re-gain housing after financial, medical, or
relationship crises push them into homelessness. Some clients need job skills to enter the workforce, and most need
increased and stable income to pay off debts and afford the high cost of housing on the Central Coast. They may also
need to repair credit, apply for benefit programs, obtain medical or mental health treatment, secure reliable
transportation, and earn enough to save money for a security deposit and rent. With housing costs continuing to
skyrocket and vacancy rates extremely low, it takes time for clients to regain sufficient financial stability to obtain
housing. ECHO’s 90-Day Emergency Shelter program provides at least three months of shelter and staff support,
giving clients the time, safety, and support needed to stabilize or increase income and find permanent housing. We
work hard to help clients succeed, and each year we are helping an even higher number of clients to find housing. In
2024 ECHO helped 353 individuals obtain stable housing, a 70% increase over our 2023 numbers. This year we are on
track to help 447 individuals find housing, more than double our 2023 total. And because ECHO provides education
and resources, setting clients up for success, 90% of those who are housed remain housed. ECHO also works to meet
the needs of unsheltered residents who have not yet sought emergency shelter by offering street outreach services,
as well as the needs of residents who are housed but in imminent danger of losing their housing through homeless
prevention services.
C.7. Please upload a timeline for key steps of project implementation.
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Timeline *Required
ECHO NOFA FY26 project timeline.pdf
C.8. Is this effort new, continuing, or expanding? Please describe.
This effort is expanding, in support of both the ECHO Paso Robles Navigation Center and ECHO Atascadero Navigation
Center, 20-30 new beds being added to ECHO Atascadero, and the addition of eviction prevention/rapid rehousing
funds to ECHO’s County NOFA request. ECHO operates the only Navigation Centers located in the North County. ECHO
has worked to develop these facilities and services to ensure that as many residents experiencing homelessness as
possible have access to shelter, food, showers, and case management. This request will support 130 beds plus an
additional 20-30 beds that will be added by fall of 2026, for a total of 150 or more beds. It will also support expanded
housing assistance funds for North County residents, to ensure rapid rehousing.
C.9. 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).
This project will support Line of Effort 1 by maintaining and expanding shelter options, including the 50 beds in the
Paso Robles shelter added during the pandemic, the 60 beds in the renovated and expanded Atascadero shelter, and
20-30 additional beds that will be online in fall, 2026. The project will also support Line of Effort 2, reducing and
eliminating barriers to housing stability for both sheltered and unsheltered residents through supportive services and
housing navigation, and by providing eviction prevention, diversion and rapid rehousing assistance. Staff are actively
reducing the length of time people are homeless and the number of people in shelters who are exiting still homeless.
Most shelter clients participate in our 90-Day low-barrier program; this best practice is resulting in over 60% of 90-Day
clients who participate for at least 30 days finding permanent housing. As of the end of September, 310 clients have
secured stable housing in 2025 through our shelter, outreach, rapid rehousing, and eviction prevention services. This
project directly helps people experiencing homelessness to move into housing by providing the shelter, outreach
services, housing assistance funding, and case management support to connect to needed services, increase or
stabilize income, and obtain permanent housing. Case managers help both shelter clients and unsheltered residents
to eliminate barriers to stable housing, including medical and mental health care, transportation, budgeting and credit
repair, career training, and more. For shelter clients, a safe intermediary living situation facilitates the path to
stability. ECHO works to ensure that shelter clients do not need to return in the future. Clients receive the skills, tools,
and information needed to maintain long-term financial stability, as well as the connections to community resources
that can assist them before they might become homeless in the future.
C.10. Select all population(s) expected to be served through this project:
Adults with children
Adults without children
Elderly/Senior
Parenting Youth
Persons Experiencing Chronic Homelessness
Persons At Risk of Homelessness
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Veterans
Domestic Violence Survivors
Persons with Disabilities
Unaccompanied Youth (under 25 years of age)
Individuals with Co-occurring Disorders (Substance Use and Mental Health)
Low – Moderate Income Persons or Households
C.11. 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.
With the only Navigation Centers and shelters located in the North County, ECHO complements other resources.
ECHO's CEO participates on the Homeless Services Oversight Council to ensure alignment and collaboration with
existing efforts in the County. Both the CEO and staff coordinate directly with county-wide homeless service providers
to avoid duplication and maximize resources. This includes collaboration with CAPSLO and 5CHC to plan and
implement homeless services funded through the County by federal and state funds. Many additional partnerships
keep the two navigation centers operating. ECHO partners with the City of Atascadero and the County to sustain and
expand ECHO Atascadero and improve outreach services and with the City of Paso Robles and the County to develop
and expand ECHO Paso Robles. ECHO collaborates with People’s Self-Help Housing and Housing Authority SLO to
manage ECHO Paso Robles. And we work closely with local non-profits, businesses and community members to
support a wide range of services for people experiencing and at risk of homelessness. These partnerships include
accepting and making referrals, working closely with other agencies to ensure that clients access the resources
available, seeking out community partners who can be of support to our clients, and working with local employers to
place clients in jobs. ECHO's Navigation Centers are increasing the number of people experiencing homelessness who
obtain housing within three months. Staff work intensively with clients to support them in increasing income and
finding a permanent home. With 353 people re-housed or stabilized in 2024 and a 60% success rate in finding housing
for 90-Day Emergency Shelter program participants, ECHO services ensure that community members do not remain
homeless. This project will support operation of both Navigation Centers and the addition of 20-30 ECHO Atascadero
beds, ensuring that ECHO is able to continue providing the emergency shelter, outreach services, and case
management needed for homeless residents to obtain stable housing.
C.12. Describe any consultation with local jurisdictions to gain support for the project.
ECHO has consulted with the City of Atascadero and the City of Paso Robles for this funding opportunity and has
received their support (see attached support letters). ECHO has a long history of support from and positive
relationships with both of these cities where Navigation Centers are located. For example, the City of Paso Robles has
made a second two-year funding commitment to ECHO Paso Robles' operation of $222,000 per year and the City of
Atascadero contracts with ECHO to provide case manager staffing for a homeless outreach team. Both cities have a
history of providing CDBG funding for shelter operations. ECHO has also appreciated strong support from the County
Board of Supervisors, who are kept informed with regular updates and who participate in ECHO events.
C.12a. Please attach any letters of support or commitment from local governments or community partners.
Letters of Support *Required
Atas Letter of Support - ECHO 2026 NOFA Funding.pdf
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C.13. Name partner agencies as applicable and describe how they will be participating in the delivery of the
proposed activity.
C.14. Indicate the predicted, unduplicated performance outcome listed below:
Population Number of Individuals
Served
Number of Households
Served
Number of unsheltered persons to become sheltered 305
Number of people experiencing homelessness to be
entering permanent housing
350
Number of people experiencing Chronic Homelessness
served
240
Number of persons At-Risk of Homelessness served 280
Number of Unaccompanied Youth served 0
Number of Youth At-Risk of Homelessness served 50
Number of persons in families with children served 400
Total 1,625 0
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D. Funding & Eligible Activities
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Case Id: 30596
Name: ECHO Paso Robles & ECHO Atascadero, ECHO -
2026Address: 6370 Atascadero Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
D. Funding & Eligible Activities
Please provide the following information.
D.1. Total Funding Requested
$266,190.00
D.1a. Please upload a Budget & 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. Project budget must include
committed and anticipated funding for total project cost--not just for funding requested in this application.
Budget and Budget Narrative *Required
ECHO County NOFA 2026 budget.pdf
D.2. Are you requesting CDBG funds?
Yes
D.2a. Amount of CDBG funds requested:
$94,630.00
D.2.b. Please indicate the amount you are requesting for each jurisdiction:
Jurisdiction Amount
Arroyo Grande $0.00
Atascadero $26,437.00
Morro Bay $0.00
Paso Robles $38,967.00
Pismo Beach $0.00
San Luis Obispo $0.00
County $29,226.00
TOTAL $94,630.00
D.2c. Estimated number of unduplicated persons to benefit from CDBG funds:
1,330
D.2d. Estimated number of unduplicated households to benefit from CDBG funds:
750
D.2.e. Please select the national objective that best applies to the proposed project. Please refer to "Basically
CDBG" or the "CDBG Guide to National Objectives and Eligible Activities" for more information regarding CDBG
national objectives.
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Low Moderate Income
LOW/MODERATE INCOME: Select which criteria the proposed project intends to qualify under to meet the
Low/Moderate Income objective.
Low/Moderate Income Clientele
D.2.f. 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
Job Training and Job Placement Services
Subsistence Payments, Homeless Assistance, Rental Housing Subsidies or Security Deposits
Assistance to microenterprises (technical assistance, business support services, and other similar services to
owners of microenterprises or persons developing microenterprises)
D.2g. Explain how the proposed project meets the selected National Objective:
Services through ECHO’s two Navigation Centers solely benefit clients who are homeless. This meets the LMI national
objective because a specific group of people benefit who are all very low income.
D.2h. Will the services offered by your organization increase or expand as a result of CDBG assistance?
Yes
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D.2i. Explain how your services will increase or expand as a result of CDBG assistance:
Services will increase, with at least 20 beds being added at ECHO Atascadero by the end of 2026. This will include
shelter coordination and case management for these additional shelter residents.
D.2j. Describe how the project will directly benefit the populations identified.
This project directly benefits people experiencing homelessness by providing the shelter, outreach services, housing
assistance funding, and case management support to connect to needed services, increase or stabilize income, and
obtain permanent housing. Case managers help both shelter clients and unsheltered residents to eliminate barriers to
stable housing, including medical and mental health care, transportation, budgeting and credit repair, career training,
and more. For shelter clients, a safe intermediary living situation facilitates the path to stability. ECHO works to ensure
that shelter clients do not need to return in the future. Clients receive the skills, tools, and information needed to
maintain long-term financial stability, as well as the connections to community resources that can assist them before
they might become homeless in the future.
D.3. Are you requesting ESG funds?
Yes
D.3a. Amount of ESG funds requested:
$45,227.00
D.3b. Please upload your ESG Policies and Procedures for each activity for which you are applying.
ESG Policies and Procedures *Required
ECHO ESG Emergency Shelter Policies and Procedures.docx
D.3.c. Identify all eligible activities and their amounts that apply to the proposed project:
Eligible Activities Amount Approximate Persons Served
Emergency Shelter $24,585.40 450
Street Outreach $2,731.71 880
Rapid Re-Housing $17,909.89 25
Homelessness Prevention $0.00 0
HMIS $0.00 0
TOTAL $45,227.00 1,355
D.3.d. ESG Matching Funds (1:1 Match Required)
Funding Source Amount
Individual donor contributions $45,227.00
TOTAL $45,227.00
D.4. Are you requesting General Fund Support funds?
Yes
D.4a. Amount of GFS funds requested:
$126,333.00
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D.4b. Identify all eligible activities that apply to the proposed project:
Amount Approximate
Persons Served
Emergency Shelters $90,959.76 450
Safe Parking $0.00 0
Essential Services for Persons Experiencing Homelessness $0.00 0
Warming Centers $0.00 0
Street Outreach $35,373.24 880
Tenant Based Rental Assistance-TBRA $0.00 0
TOTAL $126,333.00 1,330
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E. Supplemental Documents
Completed by becca@carselgroup.com on 10/9/2025 12:08 PM
Case Id: 30596
Name: ECHO Paso Robles & ECHO Atascadero, ECHO -
2026Address: 6370 Atascadero Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
E. Supplemental Documents
Please note that all documents uploaded into this application must be less than 100 MB in file size. We cannot accept documents
via email or through another platform, such as Dropbox or Google Drive. Applicants may split larger documents into multiple smaller
files, label them appropriately with “part X of X” and then upload them directly into this application.
Do not upload password-protected documents into this application. All password-protected documents will be removed during
threshold review and this may negatively impact scoring of your application.
Documentation
Please upload any other documentation that should be considered during review of your application. Multiple files may
be uploaded if needed.
Supplemental Documentation
**No files uploaded
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Submit
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Case Id: 30596
Name: ECHO Paso Robles & ECHO Atascadero, ECHO -
2026Address: 6370 Atascadero Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
Submit
Please provide the following information.
The applicant certifies that all information contained in this application, and supporting documentation, given
for the purpose of obtaining assistance, is true and complete to the best of the applicant’s knowledge.
I hereby certify that our organization has complied with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the
application and is an eligible applicant for the requested funding. The organization proposes to provide the program
services or complete the project identified in this application. If this application is approved and this organization
receives the requested funding this organization agrees to adhere to all relevant Federal, State, and local regulations
and other assurances as required by the County.
I hereby certify that the organization is fully capable of fulfilling its obligation under this application, as stated
herein.
I further certify that the information provided in this Funding Application is correct, accurate, and complete.
In addition, the content of the application shall be incorporated as part of the written agreement and, as such, will be
used to monitor performance. Activities, commitments, and representations described in the written agreement that
are not subsequently made a part of the program/project as funded shall be considered a material contract failure
and may result in a repayment of all awarded funds and/or suspension from participation in future funding rounds.
Authorized Representative Signature
Becca Carsel
Electronically signed by becca@carselgroup.com on 10/10/2025 4:16 PM
Authorized Representative Title
Grant Writer
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