Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Funding Amounts for the Community Support Grant and Transit Homelessness Response Grant, as Recommended by the Community Grants Advisory Commission
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Goal 5.3 - Develop Sustainable Quality of Life Improvements in the City of McKinney
MEETING DATE: October 5, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Shirletta Best, Community Services Administrator
Jasmine Tucker, Transit Services Administrator
Margaret Li, Housing and Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
City staff recommends the City Council approve the proposed Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 funding amounts for the Community Support Grants (CSG) and Transit Homelessness Response Grant.
ITEM SUMMARY:
The Community Grants Advisory Commission (CGAC) has reviewed and made funding recommendations for $405,000 under the CSG program and $20,000 under the Transit Homelessness Response Grant for the City Council’s consideration for FY 2026-27.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
City Council established the CSG program as a formal process for evaluating requests from non-profit agencies and city administered programs that provide public services and activities to assist eligible McKinney residents. Organizations and programs that provide services that promote the health, safety, and welfare of McKinney residents, are eligible for funding consideration.
In May 2006, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2006-05-086 establishing a policy for prioritizing CSG for qualified entities serving residents.
In April 2010, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2010-04-041 further defining grant priorities to include basic needs: food and clothing, housing and shelter, and non-financial assistance; health and medical treatment, including mental health; housing financial assistance and transportation, the sole service being provided. The resolution also establ...
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