Janesville unveils options for reallocating $10K after YWCA declines funding

The City of Janesville's Community Development Authority (CDA) is poised to make significant funding decisions following the YWCA's recent decision to decline a $10,000 allocation. During the May 21, 2025 meeting, officials discussed the implications of this unexpected turn, emphasizing the opportunity to reallocate the funds to other community programs.

The YWCA of Rock County expressed gratitude for the city’s support through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for their transitional living apartments. However, they are undergoing a strategic reorganization and have opted not to utilize the allocated funds at this time. This decision opens the door for the CDA to consider various options for the $10,000, which could be redirected to other funded agencies or retained for city programs.

CDA members were presented with several choices regarding the reallocation of these funds. They could distribute the money among previously funded agencies, retain it for city use, or allocate it proportionally to the agencies that were initially recommended. The discussions highlighted the importance of collaboration and support within the community, as officials weighed the best use of the funds to benefit local programs.

As the CDA prepares to make a decision, the focus remains on maximizing the impact of the available resources for the community's needs. The outcome of this funding decision could significantly influence local initiatives and support systems in Janesville.