{"id":72876,"date":"2025-04-02T15:29:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T20:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/?page_id=72876"},"modified":"2026-04-30T15:15:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T20:15:31","slug":"blueprint-to-build","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/cdbg\/blueprint-to-build\/","title":{"rendered":"Blueprint to Build"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<!-- Sticky Nav -->\r\n<div class=\"im-cdbg-sticky-wrap pink\">\r\n    <div class=\"im-cdbg-sticky-inner\">\r\n        <div class=\"im-cdbg-sticky-item\">\r\n            <a class=\"im-cdbg-sticky-logo-wrap\" href=\"..\/\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/themes\/tardigrade-1\/images\/cdbg\/cdbg-logo-dark.png\" class=\"im-cdbg-sticky-logo\" alt=\"CDBG Logo Dark\" \/>\r\n                <span class=\"im-cdbg-sticky-tagline\">Blueprint to Build<\/span>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"im-cdbg-sticky-item\">\r\n            <a href=\"#overview\" class=\"im-cdbg-sticky-link\">Overview<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"#faqs\" class=\"im-cdbg-sticky-link\">FAQs<\/a>\r\n            <!--<a href=\"#success\" class=\"im-cdbg-sticky-link\">Tips for Success<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"\/broken\" class=\"im-cdbg-sticky-link\">Showcase Map<\/a>-->\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"im-cdbg-sticky-item\">\r\n            <a href=\"#apply\" class=\"im-cdbg-sticky-cta\">How TO APPLY<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Hero Section -->\r\n<div class=\"im-cdbg-hero im-cdbg-hero-detail pink\">\r\n\r\n    <h1 class=\"im-sr-only\">CDBG Interior Page<\/h1>\r\n    <div class=\"im-cdbg-hero-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"im-cdbg-hero-background\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/New-Build.jpg\" alt=\"main street\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"im-cdbg-hero-center\">\r\n            <div class=\"im-hero-center-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"im-cdbg-hero-main im-cdbg-hero-detail\">\r\n                    <a class=\"im-cdbg-logo-wrap\" href=\"..\/\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"im-cdbg-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/themes\/tardigrade-1\/images\/cdbg\/cdbg-logo-white.png\" alt=\"CDBG Logo White\" \/>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-region-detail-breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"..\/\">&lt; All CDBG Programs<\/a><\/p>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-hero-headline cdbg-detail\">Blueprint to Build<\/p>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-hero-desc\">The Blueprint to Build Grant Program offers Kansas communities a streamlined path to developing a new community center. Cities can choose from three pre-designed blueprint layouts, making the process simpler and more affordable.<\/p>\r\n                    <!--<a class=\"im-region-detail-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitkansascityks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noreferrer\">Apply Now<\/a>-->\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Deadline Section -->\r\n<div class=\"im-cdbg-page-section im-cdbg-deadline-section  pink\" id=\"deadline\">\r\n    <div class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-center\">\r\n        <div class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-cta-wrap\">\r\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-cta\" data-action=\"show-cdbg-newsletter\">Get Program Notifications <span class=\"material-symbols-rounded\">arrow_forward_ios<\/span><\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-module housing\">\r\n            <div class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-cell-wrap\">\r\n                <div class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-cell-item\">\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-title\">MAX AWARD<\/p>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-desc\"><\/p>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-stat\">$2,500,000 &#8211; $4,000,000<\/p>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-desc\">Based on community center selected<\/p>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-stat\"><\/p>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-desc\"><\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-cell-item\">\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-title\">MATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-desc\"><\/p>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-stat\">Remaining project cost after CDBG award<\/p>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-desc\"><\/p>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-stat\"><\/p>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-desc\"><\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-cell-item\">\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-title\">APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED<\/p>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-desc\"><\/p>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-stat\">Now through Oct. 16, 2026<\/p>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-desc\"><\/p>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-stat\"><\/p>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-desc\"><\/p>\r\n                    <!--<p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-stat\">May 1, 2023<\/p>-->\r\n                    <a href=\"#apply\" class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-link\">HOW TO APPLY<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-cell-item\">\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-title\">Qualify<\/p>\r\n                    <ul class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-list\">\r\n                                                <li>\r\n                            <div class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-icon\">\r\n                                <span class=\"material-symbols-rounded\" data-no-translation>done<\/span>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            Benefit Low- to Moderate-Income persons                        <\/li>\r\n                                              <li>\r\n                            <div class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-icon\">\r\n                                <span class=\"material-symbols-rounded\" data-no-translation>done<\/span>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            Approved Pre-Application                        <\/li>\r\n                                          <\/ul>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-select-wrap\">\r\n                <p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-select-title\">SEE IF YOUR COMMUNITY QUALIFIES<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-select-desc\"><strong>Check qualifications, programs, and more<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t                <select class=\"im-cdbg-deadline-select\" data-no-translation>\r\n                    <option selected disabled>Select City or County<\/option>\r\n                <\/select>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Overview Section -->\r\n<div class=\"im-cdbg-signup-popup-wrap\">\r\n    <a class=\"im-cdbg-signup-popup-close\" href=\"javascript:;\"><span class=\"material-symbols-rounded\">close<\/span><\/a>\r\n    <div class=\"im-cdbg-signup-popup\">\r\n        <!-- Begin Constant Contact Inline Form Code -->\r\n        <div class=\"ctct-inline-form\" data-form-id=\"bd24194b-d2e5-4f7a-86dc-023a3f362654\"><\/div>\r\n        <!-- End Constant Contact Inline Form Code -->\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Begin Constant Contact Active Forms -->\r\n<script> var _ctct_m = \"af4afbc0c552aef55c6011e347c7f466\"; <\/script>\r\n<script id=\"signupScript\" src=\"\/\/static.ctctcdn.com\/js\/signup-form-widget\/current\/signup-form-widget.min.js\" async defer><\/script>\r\n<!-- End Constant Contact Active Forms -->\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/themes\/tardigrade-1\/js\/cdbg\/newsletter.js\"><\/script><div class=\"im-cdbg-page-section  pink\" id=\"overview\">\r\n    <div class=\"im-cdbg-page-center\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"im-cdbg-page-title\">Program Overview<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"im-cdbg-overview-item-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"im-cdbg-overview-subtitle\">Purpose<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"im-cdbg-overview-desc\">The <strong>Blueprint to Build Grant Program<\/strong> is designed to make it easier and more affordable for small communities to build new community centers. By offering three pre-designed, modern, and energy-efficient blueprints\u2014already paid for with CDBG funds\u2014cities can skip most of the costly design work and long planning timelines. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CDBG-Blueprint-to-Build-Designs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Blueprint to Build Designs<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"im-cdbg-overview-item-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"im-cdbg-overview-subtitle\">Eligible Use of Funds<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"im-cdbg-overview-desc\">A total of $14 million has been allocated for the Blueprint to Build Grant Program. While some flexibility exists for additional features, major modifications are not allowed. Minor modifications to the approved design are permitted but must be funded by the applicant and approved by Commerce on a case-by-case basis. CDBG funds support construction of a community center using one of the three designs, which include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Site specific final design activities and civil engineering, including bid specifications<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Multi-purpose room with overhead doors and patio access<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Space for a serving kitchen with fixed equipment<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Room for a fitness center and telemedicine office<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lobby with small gathering area and restrooms<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Storm shelter for safety<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Additional gym(s) and\/or pool option for medium and large designs<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"im-cdbg-overview-item-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"im-cdbg-overview-subtitle\">CDBG National Objectives<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"im-cdbg-overview-desc\">All CDBG projects must meet a national objective and involve an eligible activity under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The three CDBG national objectives are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Benefit Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) Persons<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Prevention or Elimination of Blight<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Addressing an Urgent Need<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"im-cdbg-overview-desc\">All activities proposed in applications for the <strong>Blueprint to Build Grant Program<\/strong> must meet the national objective of <u>benefiting low- and moderate-income persons <\/u>with a minimum of 51% LMI beneficiaries. This can be accomplished either by using HUD census data or by completing an income-based survey. Applicants must receive CDBG approval before starting a survey and follow the approved income-based survey methodology.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"im-cdbg-overview-item-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"im-cdbg-overview-subtitle\">Selection Criteria<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"im-cdbg-overview-desc\">Grant applications are evaluated for funding based on project need, past efforts to address need, project readiness, project impact, and ability to maintain. Key considerations include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Demonstrating that alternative solutions were examined to address the facility need<\/li>\r\n \t<li>At least 51% of all program participants must meet LMI (low- to moderate-income) requirements &#8211; which is at or below 80% of the Average Median Income for the county in which the family resigns<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Communities that have not received a CDBG grant for Community Facilities, Water and Sewer, or Youth Job Training in the past five years will be awarded five bonus points<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Five bonus points will be awarded if at least 10% of local funding comes from other private donations or foundations grants (not bonds or state and federal agencies)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h6>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-CDBG-Blueprint-to-Build-Guidelines-1.pdf\">2026 Blueprint to Build Guidelines<\/a> for more information on program requirements.<\/h6>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"im-cdbg-overview-item-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"im-cdbg-overview-subtitle\">Matching Funds<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"im-cdbg-overview-desc\">Local funding is required for all CDBG projects, and no project can be funded entirely by grants. Matching funds can originate from private or public sources, but the application must document that these funds are firmly committed (e.g., a letter of commitment from a bank or other funding source). Examples of matching funds include bank loans, industrial revenue bonds, owners\u2019 equity, contributions from local governments, or grants and loans from economic development entities.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"im-cdbg-overview-desc\">Applicants are allowed to match CDBG funds with other grant funds if that funding is secured in a city\/county account by the time the contract is signed. At least 10% of the matching funds must be cash from a local source (i.e., owner funds, city\/county cash). Any expenses incurred prior to the grant award are ineligible for reimbursement with CDBG funds. This includes grant writing, engineering, and architecture.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"im-cdbg-overview-item-wrap\">\r\n<h6 class=\"im-cdbg-overview-subtitle\">2026 Pre-Application<\/h6>\r\n<p class=\"im-cdbg-overview-desc\">A pre-application must be submitted and approved by CDBG before an application can be submitted. The pre-application is used to determine project eligibility and readiness before proceeding to the full application stage. Commerce will review submissions within ten days and provide further instructions. Only those with an approved pre-application may submit a full application, but approval of the pre-application does not ensure grant funding. <b>Please discuss your project with CDBG staff before submitting a pre-application. <\/b>You can contact a project manager at any time or email <a href=\"mailto:cdbg@ks.gov\">cdbg@ks.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/g\/2MtSs7bep1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pre-Application Form<\/a><\/h6>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"im-cdbg-overview-item-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"im-cdbg-overview-subtitle\">Additional Resources<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"im-cdbg-overview-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Blueprint-To-Build-FAQ.pdf\">Blueprint to Build FAQ<\/a><\/p>\r\n<iframe title=\"Blueprint to Build Webinar | June 24, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I0dHnccVe3w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n\r\n<\/div>    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- FAQs Section -->\r\n<div class=\"im-cdbg-page-section  pink\" id=\"faqs\">\r\n    <div class=\"im-cdbg-page-center\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"im-cdbg-page-title\">FAQs<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"im-cdbg-faq-wrap\">\r\n                        <div class=\"im-cdbg-faq\">\r\n                <a class=\"im-cdbg-faq-trigger\" href=\"javascript:;\">View Blueprint to Build designs:<\/a>\r\n                <div class=\"im-cdbg-faq-collapse-wrap\">\r\n                    <div class=\"im-cdbg-faq-collapse\">\r\n                        <p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blueprint-to-Build-Small.jpeg\">Small Design<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blueprint-to-Build-Medium.jpeg\">Medium Design<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blueprint-to-Build-Large.jpeg\">Large Design<\/a><\/p><\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"im-cdbg-faq\">\r\n                <a class=\"im-cdbg-faq-trigger\" href=\"javascript:;\">Can a community apply for more than one project?<\/a>\r\n                <div class=\"im-cdbg-faq-collapse-wrap\">\r\n                    <div class=\"im-cdbg-faq-collapse\">\r\n                        <p>Communities may apply for multiple CDBG categories but <b>can only be awarded up to two projects total<\/b>, with no more than one from a major category. <b>Major categories\u202finclude:<\/b> Community Facilities: Large\/Small, Blueprint to Build, Water and Sewer Infrastructure, and Regional Water Implementation. For example, a city <u>can<\/u> submit applications for a Housing Rehabilitation and a Community Facilities: Large Grants project. However, a city <u>cannot<\/u> apply for both a Large and Small Community Facilities\u202fproject.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"im-cdbg-faq\">\r\n                <a class=\"im-cdbg-faq-trigger\" href=\"javascript:;\">What is the public hearing process?<\/a>\r\n                <div class=\"im-cdbg-faq-collapse-wrap\">\r\n                    <div class=\"im-cdbg-faq-collapse\">\r\n                        <p>Citizen participation is a required component of the CDBG program. Any local government applying for CDBG funds must provide citizens with reasonable opportunities to participate in the planning and development of applications, especially residents of proposed project areas. Citizens must be provided adequate and timely information so they can be meaningfully involved in important decisions. <br><br>\r\n<b>Public Hearing Timeline<\/b><br>\r\nThe purpose of the initial public hearing is to inform citizens about the proposed project, including its location, total cost, activities, and beneficiaries. Community members must be given a chance to suggest other project ideas and share their input, and the local governing body should carefully consider this feedback before submitting the application. The initial public hearing must be held at least 15 FULL days before the CDBG application is submitted, and no earlier than 120 days. The total project funding and CDBG amount requested must match what appears in the public hearing notice. \r\n<br><br>\r\nPublic hearings must be held at a time and location convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries, with accommodations for non-English speaking residents and persons with disabilities. Records of these efforts must be part of the grant files, including the public hearing notice, affidavit of publication, record of posting, public hearing attendance log, public hearing minutes, any written complaints and grantee response, and any other documented efforts to involve citizens throughout all stages of the project. <br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>Requirements to Publish a Public Hearing Notice<\/b><br>\r\nA notice about the hearing must be published at least 5 FULL days in advance (but no more than 20 days) in advance to allow citizens the opportunity to schedule their attendance. The day that the public hearing notice is first advertised and the day of the public hearing do NOT count towards the minimum 5 day period. <br><br>\r\n\r\nNotices must be published in a local newspaper having the widest general circulation in the community or on the government website that is accessible to persons with disabilities or Limited English Proficiency. Applicants must also make every effort to inform those who might not be reached through the newspaper notice or website that the public hearing is to be held. Such efforts might include the distribution of leaflets, posting notices on bulletin boards at town hall, social media channel announcements, notices to local organizations, clubs, and churches, and\/or personal contact. <\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <a class=\"im-cdbg-show-all\" href=\"\">Show All FAQs<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Success Section-->\r\n<div class=\"im-cdbg-page-section  pink\" id=\"success\">\r\n    <div class=\"im-cdbg-page-center\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"im-cdbg-page-title\">Tips for Success<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"im-cdbg-icon-block-wrap\">\r\n            <div class=\"im-cdbg-icon-block\">\r\n                <div class=\"im-cdbg-icon\">\r\n                    <span class=\"material-symbols-rounded\" aria-hidden=\"true\">task_alt<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <p class=\"im-cdbg-icon-text\">When choosing a site, important factors to consider include: walk-up accessibility, convenient nearby parking, a central location within the community, and preferably a corner lot for increased visibility and access.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"im-cdbg-icon-block\">\r\n                <div class=\"im-cdbg-icon\">\r\n                    <span class=\"material-symbols-rounded\" aria-hidden=\"true\">temp_preferences_custom<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <p class=\"im-cdbg-icon-text\">Communities that have not received a CDBG grant for Community Facilities, Youth Job Training or Water and Sewer within the past five years will be awarded five bonus points. Securing at least 10% of a project&#8217;s matching funds from a private funding source will result in an additional five bonus points on applications.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"im-cdbg-icon-block\">\r\n                <div class=\"im-cdbg-icon\">\r\n                    <span class=\"material-symbols-rounded\" aria-hidden=\"true\">fact_check<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <p class=\"im-cdbg-icon-text\">If your community does not automatically qualify as a 51% LMI (low- to moderate-income) community, an income based survey can be conducted in most circumstances to evaluate the current income climate of the community.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"im-cdbg-icon-block\">\r\n                <div class=\"im-cdbg-icon\">\r\n                    <span class=\"material-symbols-rounded\" aria-hidden=\"true\">diversity_3<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <p class=\"im-cdbg-icon-text\">A Blueprint to Build community center has the potential to serve multiple communities, particularly in sparsely populated areas. 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Some or all of the costs to engage help can be covered by your award.<\/p>\r\n                    <a class=\"im-cdbg-step-cta power\" href=\"\/find-assistance-in-your-area\/\">Find Pros in Your Area<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"im-cdbg-step\">\r\n                    <div class=\"im-cdbg-step-number\">2<\/div>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-step-title\">Application<\/p>\r\n                    <!--<p class=\"im-cdbg-step-fine-print\">Here are the background documents for the Commercial Rehabilitation grant that will help you apply.<\/p>-->\r\n                                        <a class=\"im-cdbg-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-CDBG-Blueprint-to-Build-Guidelines-1.pdf\">2026 CDBG Blueprint to Build Guidelines (.pdf)<\/a>\r\n                                        <a class=\"im-cdbg-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CDBG-Blueprint-to-Build-Designs.pdf\">CDBG Blueprint to Build Designs (.pdf)<\/a>\r\n                    \r\n                    <a class=\"im-cdbg-resource-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/cdbg\/resource-library\/\">view all resources<\/a>\r\n                    <a class=\"im-cdbg-step-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/kansascommerce.my.site.com\/Grants\/s\/\" target=\"_blank\">Application<\/a>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-step-fine-print\">Deadline: October 16, 2026 <br \/><b><a href=\"#\" class=\"cdbg-newsletter\">Get notifications for this year and next year<\/a><\/b><\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"im-cdbg-step\">\r\n                    <div class=\"im-cdbg-step-number\">3<\/div>\r\n                    <p class=\"im-cdbg-step-title\">Have Questions?<\/p>\r\n                    <div class=\"im-cdbg-step-text\">Email Andrew Hayman, CDBG Director<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"mailto:Andrew.Hayman@ks.gov\">Andrew.Hayman@ks.gov<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"tel:+1-785-480-8151\">(785) 480-8151<\/a><\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":135,"featured_media":0,"parent":48740,"menu_order":97,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_eb_attr":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-72876","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - 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