Kentucky Department for Local Government

Kentucky Department for Local Government administers federal and state community-development programs for eligible Kentucky cities and counties, including Community Development Block Grant pathways supporting human-service facilities, crisis centers, senior centers and low-income community infrastructure.

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Verified August 29, 2026

Kentucky 2026 CDBG Community Projects — Human Service & Crisis Facility Pathway

Kentucky's 2026 CDBG Community Projects program offers up to $850,000 per community for eligible city- and county-sponsored human-service projects such as crisis centers, senior centers, fire stations and facilities serving low-income residents. Applications are accepted through September 1, 2026.

FundingUp to $850,000 in CDBG funding per community.

DeadlineSeptember 1, 2026; the official program page does not state a submission time.

Required next actionConfirm the applicant is an eligible Kentucky city or county and is not an entitlement community; review the current CDBG Community Projects guidelines; document the qualifying human-service need and proposed facility scope; complete required local approvals, budget and supporting materials; and submit by September 1, 2026.

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