Santa Monica
City Council
Agenda Item A
A. Approval of Funding Guidelines and Authorization to Release Request for Proposals for Human
Services Grants Program FY 2027-31
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the proposed actions are not a “project” subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act;
2. Approve the proposed FY 2027-31 Human Services Grants Program (HSGP) Funding
Guidelines (Attachment I); and
3. Authorize staff to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the next four-year HSGP
funding cycle (FY 2027-31).
Staff Report Printout
a. Attachment A. Santa Monica Aging and Disability Action Plan
b. Attachment B. Homelessness Strategic Plan 2025-2030
c. Attachment C. Renter Protections Program Situational Analysis
d. Attachment D. Behavioral Health Reports
e. Attachment E. Approval of FY 2023-27 HSGP Funding Guidelines (Web Link)
f. Attachment F. Approval of FY 2023-27 HSGP Funding Recommendations (Web Link)
g. Attachment G. Authorize Contract Modifications for Social Emotional Wellness Initiative, St.
Joseph Center, and Family Service of Santa Monica to Expand Youth Behavioral Health Support
(Web Link)
h. Attachment H. Authorize Contract Modification for Haven Neighborhood Services for Emergency
Financial Assistance (Web Link)
i. Attachment I. Proposed HSGP 2027-31 Funding Guidelines
j. Attachment J. FY26-27 Living Wage Certification