Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) non-profit public service agency funds application for 2025

Jan. 13, 2025
 

As determined by the Community Development Advisory Board, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) non-profit public service agency funds are to be used for agency location rent or utility reimbursement of the agency, itself. Attached is the application packet for qualified agencies in Leavenworth City. Questions may be directed to 913-680-2628 or kim.portillo@firstcity.org.

HUD regulations allow up to 15% of annual CDBG entitlement funds to be allocated to qualified non-profit public service agencies. Last year, the 2024-25 program year awarded $29,500 to 3 agencies, in total. Projection for the 2025-26 program year will be $51,000. Following HUD’s announcement of the City’s official FY2025 entitlement grant, proposed agency budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts, unless otherwise voted upon by the Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB).

Please ensure that your agency qualifies under the guidelines and that you are able to meet all program participation requirements before applying. Due to increased competition for CDBG funding, CDAB has established that agencies whose primary funding priorities are housing/homelessness, health/mental health services, or substance abuse will be preferred.

Agencies wanting to apply for rent or utility reimbursement for the 2025 CDBG Program Year must complete and return the application materials and required attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Attachments need to be labeled to the corresponding section. Applicants are expected to attend the CDAB meeting on March 10th. 
Submit a hard copy of the application to the Community Development Coordinator at City Hall, 100 N 5th St. on or before 3:00 p.m., February 9, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.