Lee’s Summit Community Development Block Grant Application Period Begins January 6

Lee's Summit Community Development Block Grant Application Period Begins January 6

The City of Lee's Summit will accept applications from qualified agencies for 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from Jan. 6 - Feb. 6, 2026. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awards federal grant funds to the City annually. These funds must be used to meet the needs of low- to moderate-income individuals and families, address slum or blight in Lee's Summit, or meet an urgent need.

Lee's Summit is designated as an Entitlement Community under the CDBG program, giving the City authority to administer the grant funds locally. The City received $385,005 for the 2025-26 grant year. Funding for the 2026-27 program year, which runs July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027, has not yet been announced.

Public agencies and nonprofit organizations may apply for the grant to support eligible programs and projects. For-profit entities may also be eligible if the proposed activity serves a public purpose and meets the national objectives and the City's CDBG Consolidated Plan objectives. Individuals are not eligible to apply.

A voluntary pre-application orientation will be offered on Jan. 5, 2026, at 2 p.m., for public agencies and nonprofit organizations interested in applying. The session will cover key regulations, policies, timelines, compliance and monitoring.

The City Council's Community and Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing in March 2026 for applicants to present their proposals and for the public to provide input before the committee develops a funding recommendation for City Council approval.

For more information about the Community Development Block Grant program, visit cityofLS.net/CDBG. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Feb. 6, 2026.