CDBG budget for program year 2026-27
Summary
The council adopted $5.4 million in federal community development funding, spreading grants to food pantries, clinics, senior centers, home repairs, and streetscape and park improvements in every ward.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
$5,446,462 in CDBG funds plus roughly $3.4 million more in HOME, HOPWA and ESG grants.
Nonprofits, community centers and neighborhoods in all 15 wards receiving grant funding.
Nobody's clearly hurt yet, but city departments hoping for budget bumps could feel the pinch.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Regular Council Meeting — May 21, 2026
The council adopted $5.4 million in federal community development funding, spreading grants to food pantries, clinics, senior centers, home repairs, and streetscape and park improvements in every ward.
Smiley unveils proposed FY2027 Providence budget with lowest spending growth in at least five years
Smiley unveils proposed FY2027 Providence budget with lowest spending growth in at least five years Rhode Island Current
City Council - Regular Council Meeting — April 2, 2026
Mayor Smiley sent the CDBG budget to the Council; it went to the URRP Committee for review.
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