Community Development Block Grant

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The City of Kennewick receives funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This program funds various nonprofit agencies and other city departments to implement services that benefit low- and moderate-income persons.

Grantees are selected through an annual competitive process. The CDBG process involves citizen participation and public input. Public hearings and meetings are held in conjunction with the proposal application process to identify and address community needs.

Infrastructure installation or improvements, Economic or Community Development activities and Public Service programs are generally the recipients of the grant funds.

Recent Projects*

2019 Funding Allocation 2020 Funding Allocation
Fruitland St.Pedestrian Improvements $88,550 Pedestrian Pathway- Edison St. to Union St. $299,000
Community Center Pathway & ADA Entry $100,000 Underwood Park Upgrades $56,000
Juniper St. Pedestrian Improvements $185,000 Monopoly Park Upgrades $101,000
Youth Recreation Scholarships $34,000 KHA Micro-Homes Infrastructure $161,000
ARC Therapeutic Recreation Scholarships $22,500 Youth Recreation Scholarships $34,000
Meals on Wheels $19,000 ARC Therapeutic Recreation Scholarships $23,000
Kennewick Housing Authority Youth Lending Library $1,800 Meals on Wheels $23,000
2017 Funding Allocation 2018 Funding Allocation
Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improvements $358,705 Sidewalk Installation and Pedestrian Upgrades $723,500
Downtown Kennewick Facade Program $25,000 StrEatery Project $50,000
Youth Recreation Scholarships $34,000 Public Service Scholarships $74,500
ARC Therapeutic Recreation Scholarships $22,500    
Meals on Wheels $18,500    
*Projects detailed here represent the maximum funding allocation provided, and do not necessarily represent actual utilization of program funds.