CDBG Funding Plan 2026-2030
Summary
A plan to add $900,000 for sidewalks and $100,000 for two nonprofits stalled over funding nonprofit employees. It comes back March 10 with more data on county needs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
$900,000 more for sidewalks and $100,000 for nonprofit capacity building, from unused prior-year grant funds.
Low- and moderate-income residents through sidewalks and nonprofit services.
Other nonprofits that did not apply feel the process lacked transparency.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of County Commissioners Workshop - Aug 20, 2026
About $500,000 to $1 million a year in CDBG money is earmarked for sidewalks, including dangerous school walk zones like the one near Jennings Elementary. The board was asked to narrow the five-year list within the week so environmental reviews can start before the September hearing.
Board of County Commissioners - Jul 28, 2026
Commissioners debated shifting federal CDBG money between sidewalks/infrastructure and parks, ultimately keeping a 60/25 infrastructure-parks split for the five-year plan covering low-to-moderate income areas.
Board of County Commissioners - Jul 14, 2026
Clay County is drafting its 2026-2030 plan for federal community development money — roughly $1.06 million a year — weighted 60% toward infrastructure like sidewalks. Some commissioners worry the countywide focus shortchanges the lower-income areas that qualify the county for the grant, and a veterans advocate asked for a veterans resource facility.
Board of County Commissioners Meeting - Mar 10, 2026
The county directed $1.85 million in federal CDBG money to sidewalks and $100,000 to Impact Clay and Mission of the Dirt Road/Seeds of Grace. Two commissioners objected because part of the nonprofit money supports staffing, not just services.
Board of County Commissioners Meeting - Feb 24, 2026
A plan to add $900,000 for sidewalks and $100,000 for two nonprofits stalled over funding nonprofit employees. It comes back March 10 with more data on county needs.
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