Title
Grant and Program Updates
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: GOAL 5.3 – Develop Sustainable Quality of Life Improvements in
the City of McKinney
MEETING DATE: October 15, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Housing & Community Development
CONTACT: Shirletta Best, Community Services Administrator
Camille Smith, Community Services Coordinator/Clerk
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the Community Grants Advisory Commission (CGAC) receive training and informational updates.
ITEM SUMMARY:
? The CGAC receives annual training regarding city and federal grant programs under the Community Services Division, progress report updates, and an introduction to the grant systems. New members and alternates will share insights under training and preparation for the next round of grants.
BACKGROUND:
The CGAC considers funding requests for the Consolidated Grants, reviews performance, and provides recommendations to City Council.
The annual Consolidated Grants includes Round I funding: The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Community Support Grant (CSG) and Transit Homelessness Response Grants in February. Round II funding occurs as needed in the fall and only includes projects under CDBG funding.
The CDBG is a federally funded, formula-based grant that is allocated by the United State Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to cities with populations greater than 50,000. Funds must be used to benefit eligible McKinney residents and meet at least one National Objective. Use of funds may include public service activities, rehabilitation of existing housing; education, homelessness and homeless prevention, youth services, health services, counseling and supportive development of affordable housing.
The CSG provides funding to non-profit community support agencies that provide activities, programs, and services to residents of Mckinney. Funds for this grant come from the City of McKinney’s General Fund.
The City funds these programs through the Consolidated Gr...
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