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Walnut Creek council adopts FY2027 CDBG annual action plan and community grant funding

Walnut Creek City Council · May 6, 2026
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Summary

The council adopted the FY2027 Community Development Block Grant annual action plan and funding recommendations totaling $942,667 for community grants, including a recommendation to fund a half‑time core dedicated outreach team; the resolution authorizes the city manager to execute contract amendments for five agreements exceeding $125,000.

Housing Analyst Jennifer Yamas presented the Fiscal Year 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plan and the proposed community grant program funding at the May 5 City Council meeting. Yamas said Walnut Creek is an entitlement jurisdiction for HUD CDBG funds and must submit an annual action plan; FY2027 is a renewal year following a competitive request for proposals in FY2026.

Staff reported total available CDBG funding of $1,050,232 and recommended community grant program funding of $942,667 (including about…

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