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Page 4 of 7 Among the applications, several are not recommended for funding. Lions Center for the Visually Impaired (Lions Center) and Wishing Well, Inc. (Wishing Well) both received low total scores and rankings in the Commission’s review process. In addition, Lions Center shows a fair amount of already awarded funds while Wishing Wells can be considered duplication of services with other Tri-Valley service providers, specifically food. Also included in Table 2 is grant funding the Human Services Commission set aside to strategically address Pleasanton youth behavioral health. The $35,000 is allocated to Axis Community Health through a multi-year agreement. Housing Grants In past years, the City has utilized its LIHF funds to supplement limited CDBG program funding for important housing-related services. Federal HOME funds received through the Alameda County HOME Consortium have also historically been appropriated through the HHSG Process. The City received eight applications, totaling $501,374. Housing services applications were reviewed by the Housing Commission at its March 21, 2024 meeting, and the Commission’s recommendations are summarized in Attachment 2 - Table 3 resulting in the recommended allocation of $142,655 in HOME funds (includes $7,655 for Administration) and $366,374 in LIHF funds for FY 2024/25. Community Arts/Cultural Activities Grants (including Youth Programs) In 1992, the City Council established the City Grants Program. This program offers funding to community-based nonprofit organizations that provide services and arts/cultural activities to Pleasanton residents. In FY 1995/96, the City recognized the need to address youth services, and a youth category was established. The arts/culture and youth components of the former City Grant program were combined to form the current “Community Grant” (CG) program. For many grant cycles, the City Council has annually allocated $40,000 in General Fund dollars each to the arts/cultural activity projects and to youth projects. CG awards are typically limited to a maximum of $7,500 for each individual grant. CG program information was provided through a pre-recorded video available on the City website. In response, 11 applications were received in the arts category with an aggregated request of $61,225; 11 applications were received in the youth category with an aggregated request of $82,500. Arts/culture applications were reviewed by the Civic Arts Commission at its meeting on March 4, 2024. Youth applications were reviewed by the Youth Commission at its meeting on March 13, 2024. At each meeting, agency representatives made presentations and addressed commission questions. Attachment 3 - Table 4 provides a summary of the programs reviewed by the Civic Arts Commission and its funding recommendations. Six agencies submitted one application, the Pacific Chamber Orchestra submitted three applications, and the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council submitted two applications. Attachment 4 - Table 5 provides a summary of the programs reviewed by the Youth Commission and its funding recommendations. Two requests were submitted by the Go Green Initiative for Local Leaders Summer Program; as the requests are similar and considering the aggregate request amount exceeds the allocated Page 351 of 448 Docusign Envelope ID: 33CB29C8-7F00-4973-826F-FE9B0CEAAEFB