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a. Receive a presentation on the Urban County’s application and application rating and ranking process for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) funding applications; and,
b. Provide direction to staff.
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It is recommended that the Urban County Committee:
a. Receive a presentation on the Urban County’s application and application rating and ranking process for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) funding applications; and,
b. Provide direction to staff.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Urban County will continue to use City Data Services (CDS) to facilitate the application process for FY2026-27. CDS is currently undergoing a major revision to their system and the County is not able to make substantial changes to the application for the coming year.
At its last meeting, the Committee requested additional information on the application process and how proposals are rated and ranked. This presentation will review the federal requirements for both programs, provide an overview of the application, and discuss how applications are reviewed and prioritized for funding recommendations.
Congress and the President have not adopted a federal Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to fund the CDBG and HOME programs. Current funding is authorized via a continuing resolution, which leave funding at current levels - $1,361,629 for CDBG and $403,479.96 in HOME funding. The most current proposals for funding these programs call for a 6% reduction to CDBG and elimination of the HOME program. If these proposals become law, the County could expect to receive $1,279,106 in CDBG funding.
Key dates for the 2026-2027 CDBG and HOME funding period are:
December 18, 2025 - Publication and direct email Notice of Funding of Availability (NOFA)
January 5, 2026 - Applications for funding available online.
January 7, 2026 - Mandatory application workshop.
January 20, 2026 - Applications due.
March 30, 2026 - ...
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