Blueprint to Build
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.
資金調達
$2,500,000 – $4,000,000
Based on community center selected
マッチ
Remaining project cost after CDBG award
参加資格
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Applications Accepted Now Through Oct. 16, 2026
The Blueprint to Build grant program is accepting applications through Oct 2026. A pre-application マスト be submitted and approved by CDBG before a full application can be submitted. If you haven’t discussed your project with CDBG staff yet, please do so before submitting a pre-application. Updated 2026 guidelines will be available in January.
Note: Cities or counties wanting to build a 新しい community center must apply through the Blueprint to Build program and select from the options available. However, communities under 1,500 may apply for a new center under the Community Facilities: Large Grants program. Renovations to 既存 community centers may be eligible under the Community Facilities grant programs.
目的
について Blueprint to Build Grant Program 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—already paid for with CDBG funds—cities can skip most of the costly design work and long planning timelines. View Blueprint to Build Designs
資金使途
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:
CDBG National Objective
All CDBG projects must meet a national objective and involve an eligible activity under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. National objectives are 1) benefiting Low- and Moderate-Income persons (LMI), 2) aid in the prevention or elimination of blight, and 3) meet a need having a particular urgency (urgent need).
All activities proposed in applications for the Blueprint to Build Grant Program must meet the national objective of benefiting low- and moderate-income persons 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.
選考基準
Grant applications are evaluated for funding based on project need, readiness, impact, sustainability, and matching funds source and availability. Download the 2025 Blueprint to Build Guidelines for more information on program requirements. Key considerations include:
マッチング・ファンド
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’ equity, contributions from local governments, or grants and loans from economic development entities.
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.
Pre-Application
Applicants must submit a pre-application to confirm eligibility before applying for CDBG funding. This process allows us to provide early feedback and address any eligibility concerns before applicants complete the full application, and ensures projects align with program goals and are prepared for funding. The form requires a brief project description, estimated budget, eligibility status, and readiness to proceed.
Commerce will review submissions within ten days and provide further instructions. Only those with an approved pre-application may submit a full application, but pre-approval does not ensure grant funding. If you are new to the CDBG program, please reach out to us to schedule an initial discussion first.
その他のリソース
Yes, communities with a population over 1,500 must apply through the Blueprint to Build program to build a new community center. Communities with populations under 1,500 may apply for a new community center under the Community Facilities: Large Grants program.
Communities may apply for multiple CDBG categories but can only be awarded up to two projects total, with no more than one from a major category. Major categories include: Community Facilities: Large/Small, Blueprint to Build, Water and Sewer Infrastructure, and Regional Water Implementation. For example, a city can submit applications for a Housing Rehabilitation and a Community Facilities: Large Grants project. However, a city cannot apply for both a Large and Small Community Facilities project.
The local government must hold two public hearings to demonstrate that reasonable efforts have been undertaken to ensure involvement of citizens or citizen organizations throughout all stages of the program. A notice about the hearing must be published in a local newspaper with the widest circulation, and it must appear at least 5 full days before the hearing—not counting the day it’s published or the day of the hearing itself. These 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. A sample public hearing notice is included in program guidelines.
First Public Hearing: Must be held at least 15 days before the CDBG application is submitted, and no earlier than 120 days. The purpose of the 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 total project funding and CDBG amount requested must match what appears in the public hearing notice.
Second Public Hearing: Must be held at the conclusion of the project, prior to close out to inform citizens of the project’s successful or unsuccessful completion, and to obtain input on the grantee’s performance.
Yes, all CDBG-funded projects are federally required to have an environmental review. The Environmental Determination of Level of Review form must be submitted with the application. This will inform Commerce as to what level of environmental review you will undertake for your project if awarded.
Post-award, the city or county must conduct a full environmental review of the project, even for small projects that don’t require construction. This responsibility cannot be delegated and the cost to conduct the review must be paid with local funds. Project activities may not begin until after Commerce issues the environmental release of project funds.
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参加資格
LMI ヘルプ 地域開発交付金（CDBG）プログラムでは、CDBGが資金を提供する各活動は、主として低・中所得者層（LMI）に恩恵をもたらすか、スラムや荒廃の防止・除去を支援するか、または特に緊急性の高い地域開発の必要性を満たすものでなければならない。
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LMI calculations are from the 2020 Census and LMI by household are from 2025 HUD Section 8. Final LMI will be confirmed upon application review.
申し込み
2025 CDBG Blueprint to Build Guidelines (.pdf) CDBG Blueprint to Build Designs (.pdf) すべてのリソースを見る 申し込みOctober 16, 2026
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