KCCA braces for 7% CSBG cut while seeking HOME match from county

Jun 22, 2026

Kent County Community Action reported a projected 7% reduction in CSBG state allocation and said staff submitted a funds-match request to the county Finance Committee for the HOME program as hiring and program expansions continue.

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Kent County Community Action (KCCA) leaders said the agency plans to press ahead with hiring and program activity even as it absorbs a projected 7% cut to its Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) allocation under the updated state formula. Director Gustavo Perez told the board that staff have submitted a funds-match request to the county Finance Committee to support HOME program activity.

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