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North Las Vegas advisory panel approves CDBG and ESG funding plans, reallocates Lighthouse Charitie s award
Summary
The Citizen Advisory Committee approved recommendations for Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant awards for program year 2026, reallocating funds from Lighthouse Charities to several local nonprofits and approving staff plans to monitor low spend rates.
The North Las Vegas Citizen Advisory Committee approved staff recommendations on Feb. 3, 2026, to finalize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) awards for program year 2026, including the reallocation of funds formerly assigned to Lighthouse Charities.
Committee staff member Janie Christenson presented mid-cycle spending reports and told the panel that ‘‘the agencies that are listed in green have not reached their 50% spend rate’’ as of December billing, prompting follow-up letters and requests for spending plans. Christenson said turnover at several partner organizations — including the YMCA and Boys & Girls Club — has contributed to slower drawdown of awarded…
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