PUBLIC NOTICE 2026 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) and HOME PROGRAMS CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE Housing and Neighborhood Services 210 W. Main St. Grand Prairie, TX 75050 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS: This is a 30-day comment period from May 22, 2026 – June 23, 2026 The above-named City has completed its citizen participation, community development plan, public notices, and review process. On May 19, 2026, the City Council, after due citizen participation requirements and publications, have reviewed activities for an expected CDBG and HOME grant entitlement allocation totaling $2,141,648.09. Subsequently, the application, certifications, and required documentation will be submitted to HUD on or about August 10, 2026. The Annual Action Plan, final statement and other appropriate documentation which lists the activities considered by City Council on May 19, 2026, is available to the public regarding the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Programs at the address listed above during normal business hours. Additional information can be obtained by calling (972) 237-8166. All citizens are encouraged to examine and submit comments regarding the PY26 CDBG and HOME Programs to the street address listed above. Comments must be received on or before June 23, 2026. The Housing and Neighborhood Services of the City is the designated department which operates and provides oversight for the CDBG Program. Funding Sources Program Year 2025 10-01-2026 to 9-30-2027 City of Grand Prairie, Texas USA CDBG FUNDING SOURCES AVAILABLE: CDBG Fund Allocation Total: $1,569,225. HOME FUNDING SOURCES AVAILABLE: PJ Fund Allocation Total: $572,423.09. Please note there is no projected program income or returned grant funds anticipated from any sources. CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE 2026 CDBG PROGRAM SUMMARY Program Administration CDBG Program Administration $301,425 This includes oversight, management, monitoring and coordination of the CDBG Program. This pays the full salaries of the CDBG/Neighborhood Services Manager, and support staff. Fair Housing $5,000 Provision of fair housing services and counseling is available to all city residents. The budget supports part of the Fair Housing Officer's activities. Rehabilitation and Housing Related Emergency Repair $85,000 This program provides emergency repairs up to $5,000 for items that happen unexpectedly and without warning that threaten the safety, life, health, or well-being of the occupant. Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction $320,000 This program provides full rehab assistance up to $30,000 and reconstruction up to $160,000 for citizens 60 years and older or disabled combining CDBG and/or Home Funds. Liens are filed to protect the City's investment on single family low/mod owner occupied units. Depending on income, deferred payment, 0 percent, 1 percent, and 3 percent loans are utilized. Housing Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, Emergency, Homeownership and Direct Delivery Cost $450,000 Payment of operational expenses for the rehabilitation programs i.e., Housing and Emergency Rehabilitation Program, HOME Reconstruction and BuyinG-Power. This program pays for the salaries of staff positions. BuyinG-Power Program $22,600 The City of Grand Prairie BuyinG-Power Program will help pay initial costs to help qualified low- and moderate-income citizens purchase a home. The city will provide up to $7,500 which can be used towards half of the down payment and/or reasonable closing costs. The home purchased must be the primary residence of the buyer and located within the city limits of Grand Prairie. Public Service Activities Grand Prairie United Charities $58,400 Provide salaries for a Case Manager, Food Pantry Coordinator and Assistant Case Worker to assist Low Income families and water bill payments for clients. Services provided are food pantry, rent/mortgage, utility assistance (electric, water, gas), etc. for Grand Prairie families in need. Children First Center $58,400 Funds are used for abuse counseling at a reduced cost. It makes counseling affordable to qualified low/mod income and presumptive benefactor persons. This includes counseling and guidance services with a primary focus on child abuse prevention. Lifeline Shelter for Families $58,400 This program was established to address the problem of homelessness in Grand Prairie providing full services to homeless families including shelter, food, clothing, transportation along with educational and employment services. This funding will be used to offset the salary of the case manager. The focus is on families with children based on students classified as homeless in the Grand Prairie Independent School District. GP Charlie Taylor/Tony Shotwell/Dalworth Day Camps & The Epic $20,000 After school and day camps are provided Monday – Friday for school age children under the supervision of the Parks and Recreation Department. This service will be provided to low- and moderate-income children that reside in the City of Grand Prairie. The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) Meals on Wheels $20,000 The Summit Scholarship Program is total scholarships for Grand Prairie low-income residents above the age of 50. The Summit scholarship would have no overhead and would go completely to cover the complete cost of the membership fees of those awarded. Boys and Girls Club (Grand Prairie) $20,000 The Boys and Girls Club of Grand Prairie provide comprehensive, evidence based out-of-school time programming for youth ages 6 – 18, with a focus on Academic Success and Life & Workforce Readiness. Public Facilities and Improvements Sidewalks Repair and Replacement $150,000 This project will repair / replace concrete sidewalks along streets where children routinely walk to school in CDBG Low-Moderate census tract areas. Maintaining these sidewalks will increase the children's safety and beautify the neighborhoods. HOME Program Community Housing Development Organization, Inc. (CHDO) $200,000.09 This organization provides revitalization to Grand Prairie city wide through new construction and lot development for single family units. Home Rehabilitations (HRP)/Home Reconstructions $372,423 The rehabilitation and reconstruction program provides deferred payment, 0% and 3% loans up to $75,000 for low and moderate-income homeowners 60 years and older or disabled citizens to rehab single-family homes and is used in conjunction with the CDBG Rehabilitation Program. Applications are accepted on a first-come first-served basis and rehabs and/or reconstructions are conducted based on need. Esther Coleman, Director Housing and Neighborhood Services IPL0342663 May 22 2026