Council approves 2027-31 Human Services Grants Program guidelines; funding drops to $9.2M amid pleas for more support.
WHO:Santa Monica City Council; Councilmembers Ellis Raskin, Barry Snell (recused), Dan Hall (absent); Nicole Liner-Jigamian (Human Services fiscal administrator); local residents and service providers
WHAT:Approved new funding guidelines and authorized proposal solicitation for the Human Services Grants Program (fiscal years 2027-31) at about $9.2 million for the first year.
WHEN:Aug 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE:Santa Monica, CA
WHY:The first-year amount is lower because interim housing funds previously routed through the grants program are being relocated to separate funding streams.
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