County holds CDBG public hearing; $226,000 allocation and application deadlines explained
GLCAP representative Ben Martens told the county that Allen County is eligible for a $226,000 Community Development Block Grant allocation with up to 20% for Fair Housing administration; funding requests are due May 12, 2026 and the state will award funds around Sept. 1, 2026.
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At 1:00 p.m. on April 28, Ben Martens of GLCAP led the county's first public hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and its Community Development Implementation Strategy. Martens said Allen County is eligible for a $226,000 allocation and that up to 20% of that amount may be used for Fair Housing administration. He said state awards are expected on or around Sept. 1, 2026 and outlined eligible project types including critical infrastructure and neighborhood revitalization efforts.
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