City opens CDBG funding for 2026–27, estimates about $1.2 million available
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The Community Development Council announced a Notice of Funding Availability for program year 2026–27, with an estimated $1.2 million to be awarded across housing, public services and infrastructure projects; applications open now through May 1 with workshops and staff support.
The Community Development Council on Jan. 29 opened applications for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Notice of Funding Availability for program year 2026–27, announcing an estimated $1.2 million in funding and a May 1 application cutoff.
Napoleon Coker, the grants director, told the council the program will reserve 20% of the award pool for administration and 15% for public services. "Estimated funding is gonna be about 1,200,000.0," Coker said, adding that "part of that is 20% for administration and 15% for our public services." He listed priority areas for awards including senior services, youth services, food banks, rental assistance, victim services, handicap services, health services and housing services.
Coker outlined the application process: city departments and nonprofit organizations may apply, and the office will host an applicants' workshop to review eligibility, invoicing and other requirements. "We're opening up our grant application for this upcoming program year," Coker said, and staff will assist applicants with registration and paperwork. He said the application period will run for about two months and is open through May 1.
On program flexibility, Coker said the city can amend the program to respond to public needs. He noted an earlier local demolition program was closed "at HUD's recommendation" as part of a funding restructure, but said the activity could be reopened if it becomes a high priority for the community. He also announced the emergency repair program agreement has been finalized and that the office expects its first client to be scheduled "either tomorrow ... or next week," crediting staff work by Veronica Guerrero in getting the program started.
Coker said staff are preparing a CDBG Week in April to showcase partners and programs and encouraged council participation. He also introduced Kimberly Hernandez as the new administrative assistant supporting grant operations.
Next steps: the office will run the application and host workshops over the coming weeks; completed applications must be submitted by May 1 for consideration.
