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City opens CDBG/HOME/ESG grant cycle; staff asks council to return allocation worksheets by April 28
Summary
Staff kicked off the 2025–26 federal and local grant round (CDBG, HOME, ESG), summarized prior‑year accomplishments (thousands served, housing repairs, homebuilds) and asked council to return funding recommendation worksheets by April 28 so staff can bring allocation proposals to May 5 and final approval in July.
City staff briefed the Garland City Council on April 14 on the 2025–26 community development and housing grant cycle and asked council members to return recommended allocations on a city worksheet by April 28.
Why it matters: these federal grants (Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Solutions Grants) and a local housing finance partnership fund programs that provide social services, housing repair, homeowner assistance, homeless prevention, and small grants to nonprofits; allocations determine which organizations and programs receive funding for the coming year.
Funding overview and key dates: staff…
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