CA AB1978

Authorize the Department of Housing and Community Development to publish notices of funding availability and application deadlines before federal funds are actually available, provided funding becomes available.

Allow the department to issue upfront funding to award recipients rather than reimbursements, with requirements that awardees meet federal financial administration standards and receive ongoing monitoring.

Permit the department to provide technical assistance to applicants who meet submission deadlines to correct minor errors or supply missing information, unless the program uses a competitive distribution method.

Require the department to establish and publish a tracking system on its website for all programs it administers under this part, including deadlines for each step of program applications.