Community Assistance Grant Program (CAP)

Community Assistance Grant Program (CAP)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: City of San Leandro
Last Updated: January 02, 2026

Summary

The Community Assistance Grant Program (CAP) in San Leandro provides vital financial support to non-profits serving low-income residents. With a total estimated funding of $440,000 over two years from the City’s general fund and CDBG, this program aims to enhance social services. Eligible projects address mental health, family services, job development, and housing support, contributing to the well-being of the community.

Overview

NOTE: The CAP grant cycle is every two years. Community Assistance Grant Program (CAP) The Community Assistance Grant Program (CAP) provides financial support to non-profits that provide social services to low-income members of the San Leandro community. CAP is funded through the City of San Leandro general fund ($320,000) and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) (estimated $120,000). CDBG is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). The City of San Leandro’s biennial (two-year) competitive funding process for CAP will distribute an estimated $440,000 grant funding ($320,000 in GF and an estimated $120,000 CDBG) for the next two upcoming Fiscal Years.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible programs help improve the lives of San Leandro residents, including but not limited to: Severe/High-Level Mental and Behavioral Health Needs Family and Youth Services Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence Services Job Development, Income Support and Employment Services Homelessness and housing insecurity support Navigation to mental health and substance abuse services, social services, and basic needs resources Rental assistance Health Care with wrap-around support Childcare programs and services Food services