CDBG 2026 funding consistency certification
Summary
The board will hold a public hearing to certify that the city's Community Development Block Grant application for 2026 doesn't conflict with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. CDBG dollars support housing and neighborhood programs, so this certification is a step in unlocking that federal money.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Ties to the city's annual federal CDBG grant allocation for 2026, the amount of which is not stated in the agenda.
Residents who rely on CDBG-funded housing, social service, and neighborhood improvement programs.
Groups that lost or had awards capped under the new formula see smaller or no grants.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Planning Board Meeting 11/2 - Nov 2, 2026
The board will hold a public hearing to certify that the city's Community Development Block Grant application for 2026 doesn't conflict with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. CDBG dollars support housing and neighborhood programs, so this certification is a step in unlocking that federal money.
Newport City Council (Regular) - Aug 26, 2026
Nonprofits helping low-income Newporters (80% of area median income or below, about $74,950 for a household) can apply for federal CDBG money between September 8 and November 10.
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Newport City Council Workshop- Budget Overview - Apr 7, 2026
18 organizations get $151K from the Sears Trust and 11 get $98K from the general fund — a bit less than last year — under a new scored, capped application process.
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