Title
FY 2026-2027 Public Hearings, Consolidated Grants Application Process
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Goal 1 - Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(Present at least six (6) public presentations to boost community engagement by informing residents about grant opportunities, the benefits of creating neighborhood groups, and community support services provided by the city by September 30, 2026.)
MEETING DATE: April 30, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Housing & Community Development
CONTACT: Shirletta Best, Community Services Administrator
Camille Smith, Clerk
Margaret Li, Housing and Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED COMMISSION ACTION:
• Conduct public hearing and provide funding recommendations to the City Council for the Consolidated Grants.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The Community Grants Advisory Commission (CGAC) will conduct a public hearing to review applications for programs and activities under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Community Support Grant (CSG), and HOME program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The annual application process opened in February 2026. Interested applicants were able to attend two non-mandatory information sessions to learn how to apply for funding. The public was informed through notices, the city’s website, city’s newsletters, and other mailings. Applicants had access to technical assistance for guidance and resources through April 2, 2026. The deadline to submit was April 3, 2026. The Consolidated Grants process is under the 2nd year of the city’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. The public will be able to participate in this process during the months of April through August 2026. Funding includes federal and non-federal resources.
• The FY 2026-2027 Consolidated Grants application process includes anticipated federal funding under the CDBG, and HOME programs; city-administered programs through the Housing and Community Development Department, and the CSG program. Under the CDBG and HOME programs, the city anticipates receiving an allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for program year, October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. The grant outcomes must benefit principally McKinney low-to-moderate income persons or households toward creating viable living environments, providing decent housing, and expanding economic opportunities.
• The CGAC will hear applicant presentations over two nights. For the first night of presentations, the CGAC will hear presentation summaries for proposed agency and city administered programs. The CGAC will provide funding recommendations to the City Council for consideration; thereafter, the City Council will conduct the final public hearings in August 2026 (CDBG, HOME programs) and in October 2026 (Community Support Grant, Transit Homelessness Response Grant).
• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of the City of McKinney to offer its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an appropriate alternative format; or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours in advance of the event. Email contact-adacompliance@mckinneytexas.org <mailto:contact-adacompliance@mckinneytexas.org>. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. ADA grievances may also be directed to the ADA Coordinator or filed online at <http://www.mckinneytexas.org/ada>.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The city anticipates receiving an allocation of $1,009,609.00 in CDBG and $374,215.62 in HOME funds for the reporting period of October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
• The proposed FY26-27 budget for the CSG program is $405,000. The final budget will be approved by Council in August 2026.