Summary
Five agencies asked for $142,000 but only about $80,000 is expected, forcing the board to pick winners and losers. Members weighed whether counseling services like NeighborWorks duplicate other agencies' work versus direct housing and youth programs.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $80,000 in federal grant money is being divided among local nonprofits, with amounts shifting if final 2027 funding changes.
Boys & Girls Club, Community Action, ECHO, and Acts Housing clients — mostly low- and moderate-income residents needing youth programs and housing help.
NeighborWorks receives no 2027 CDBG funding after previously receiving a share.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Community Development Authority - Aug 26, 2026
Five agencies asked for $142,000 but only about $80,000 is expected, forcing the board to pick winners and losers. Members weighed whether counseling services like NeighborWorks duplicate other agencies' work versus direct housing and youth programs.
Community Development Authority - Aug 19, 2026
The city still hasn't received its 2026 HOME contracts from HUD despite repeated conversations with its HUD representative, leaving grant-funded housing work in limbo. A board member asked whether the city has sought help from federal representatives — staff said it hasn't.
Community Development Authority - Jul 15, 2026
The CDA reaffirmed affordable housing and support for homeless and special-needs populations as Janesville's top needs, which shapes which nonprofits can get roughly $100,000 in CDBG public service grants. Applications open July 16 with a quick turnaround, and preliminary allocations come at a special meeting.
Community Development Authority - May 20, 2026
The CDA kicked off planning for next year's federal housing and community development money. Residents will get a chance to weigh in at a public hearing next month, and agencies will compete for funding at a special August meeting.
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