Wicomico County Council is holding a public hearing on Resolution 84-2026 to authorize the County Executive to accept $300,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. This indicates a defined housing and community development program that will be supported by federal/state pass-through funds in FY27. While the resolution itself is about accepting the grant, the $300,000 allocation will enable Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services to run or expand housing-related services, which can involve counseling, rehab assistance, financial education, and neighborhood improvement activities. Vendors that support grant-funded housing initiatives (program design, data tracking and reporting, case management tools, outreach, and construction/rehab services) may find partnership or subcontracting opportunities with the nonprofit as it deploys this new funding. The discussion will also clarify program scope and timelines for implementation during FY27.

CDBG typically supports low- and moderate-income housing and neighborhood revitalization; details li...