City of Visalia Request for Proposals (Applications) RFP- 25-26-13 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) FY 2026/2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)   The City of Visalia anticipates receiving approximately $1,200,000 in CDBG funds for FY 2026/2027 to support CDBG eligible activities. Eligible activities for CDBG funding must meet one of the following national objectives:   1) principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons; 2) eliminate slums and blight; or 3) meet an urgent need.   Applications for the above-mentioned funding must be received by the Visalia Purchasing Division during the application filing period of January 5, 2026 through February 5, 2026.   Applicants must be from non-profit 501(c)3 organizations who can provide eligible public services, fair housing, a job training program, a senior home repair program and a senior mobile home repair program that are in alignment with the City’s 5-year Consolidated Plan.   To obtain the application documents, information and instructions regarding this NOFA, call (559) 713-4334 or email purchasing@visalia.gov   Interested Applicants are invited to participate in an informational telephone conference at 11:00am (PST) on Thursday, January 15, 2026. This is an opportunity to ask questions about the project and the NOFA requirements. Please email your contact information to the Purchasing Division purchasing@visalia.gov to receive the link to join or dial in meeting information.   The City affirmatively ensures that Minority Business Enterprises & Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) will have full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this notice. Individuals and/or entities submitting bids/proposals to the City of Visalia will not be discriminated against. 1/2, 1/7/2025   11191614