Alongside the FY 2026-2027 budget, Council adopted the 2026 Community Development Entitlement Block Grant Project Ordinance, establishing a $461,188 CDBG program budget. Revenues include $361,188 in restricted intergovernmental funds and $100,000 in miscellaneous revenues, all appropriated for Economic and Community Development uses. While the ordinance does not break down individual activities, Hickory’s Community Development Division historically uses CDBG funds for housing rehabilitation, urgent repairs, neighborhood improvements, and community facilities. The 2026 entitlement funding, combined with the specific housing projects referenced elsewhere in the agenda, indicates a steady stream of small- to mid-sized projects that will require consulting, construction, outreach, and compliance support. Vendors with CDBG experience—especially in housing rehab, environmental review, labor compliance, and neighborhood planning—can approach the Community Development Division to understand the 2026 action plan and upcoming procurements.
Funding supports multiple eligible CDBG activities; specific projects are defined in separate plans ...
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The Council of Juvenile Services will consider SFY 2027 subgrant applications for Court Resource Homes at its June 25, 2026 meeting. Court Resource Homes typically provide specialized foster or short-term placements for court-involved youth who need stable, supervised settings. With DOC recommendations for funding to follow the application review, individual awards and providers are not yet finalized. This presents an opening for agencies and vendors that support therapeutic foster care, residential services, wraparound supports, and training for foster/resource homes. They may assist local providers in leveraging these grants for capacity building, behavioral health supports, and compliance-oriented services for youth in state custody.
Likely tied to OJJDP and DOC-managed juvenile justice funding streams; specifics will be set after D...
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