City Council

NB 2. Award of Funding Under the Vandalism Prevention & Community Enhancement Grant Program Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA 876-26) Recommendation(s): 1. Approve funding awards under the Vandalism Prevention & Community Enhancement Grant Program (NOFA 876-26) in a total amount not to exceed $383,001 for three eligible projects. 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, with concurrence of the City Attorney, to finalize, negotiate and execute grant agreements and related documents necessary to implement the program. On January 29, 2026, the City of Lancaster released Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) 876-26 for the Vandalism Prevention & Community Enhancement Grant Program. The program was established to support projects that prevent and deter vandalism, improve community safety, enhance commercial corridors, strengthen community serving facilities, and advance the City's economic development and revitalization goals. Applications were evaluated based on project need, effectiveness of the proposed improvements, community benefit, project readiness, and cost effectiveness. COUNCIL AGENDA