The State of Kansas, Community Development Block Grant – CV3 (CDBGCV3) program has been awarded an additional $4.5 million in addition to CARES Act funding. This program has been a powerful tool in helping Kansas communities retain jobs and businesses during the pandemic.
CDBG – CV3 Program:
• This program will award an additional $4.5 million in CARES Act funding.
• CDBG – CV3 eligibility will be limited to community Economic Development projects that are retaining jobs.
• Awards will be made in accordance with federal CARES Act funding and HUD.
• Awards are made when no other funds are available.
Eligible applicants:
• All cities and counties in the State of Kansas that were not awarded CDBG – CV1 and CV2 grants.
• All cities with a population under 50,000 and all counties with a population under 200,000.
*Cities and counties including Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Manhattan, Overland Park and Johnson County are not eligible to apply.
Application Process:
May 1, 2021 – Application available online
June 1, 2021 – Application deadline
July 1, 2021 – Awards announced
The Department of Commerce will present an Informational Webinar for CDBG – CV3 funds, which will be held via Zoom on April 21 from 10:00-11:30.
Registration is required. Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpf-mqrDosH9XEYMhGe4BnGgX0N_2ewzDJ.
If you have questions or need assistance with grant applications and administration, contact Rose Mary Saunders or Crystal Hinnen.