Bradenton Herald
January 18, 2026
CITY OF BRADENTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT(CDBG)
2026-2030 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2026-27 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABLITY (NOFA)
CITIZEN INPUT MEETINGS
NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY
The City of Bradenton anticipates receiving from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, approximately $447,763.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds plus $100 in program income for the upcoming October 1, 2026- September 30, 2027, program year.
Funding allocation is as follows: $291,045.95 for Non- Public Service projects, $67,164.45 for Public Service projects and $89,552.60 for Program Administration.
The City of Bradenton will be accepting application from eligible nonprofits organizations. Any proposed project must address one of the National Objectives of the CDBG program: a) principally benefit low-and moderate-income persons; and/or b) eliminate slums and blight. The proposed project must also be eligible activity under the regulations of the CDBG program. Lastly, all projects must benefits residents of the City of Bradenton.
CDBG grant applications will be available on February 9, 2026. Applications will be due March 2, 2026, by 3:00 PM. Late application will not be accepted.
CDBG grant application may be obtained by contacting the Housing and Community Development Department by email at housing@bradentonfl.gov, by phone at 941-932-9464, or by mail at Housing and Community Development, City of Bradenton, 101 Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205.
CITIZEN INPUT MEETINGS
Two public meetings will be held for the purpose of providing citizens an opportunity to identify community problems and/or needs, suggests ways to utilize community development funds, express preferences about program activities, and participate in the development of the City of Bradenton's 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and 2026-27 Annual Action Plan. These meetings are open to the public and will be held at the following times and locations:
Date: February 2, 2026, Date: February 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Time: 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Location: Bradenton City Council Chambers Location: Bradenton City Council Chambers
101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205
Citizens who are unable to attend the community outreach meetings may still provide input on the needs of the community through the following methods:
By email: housing@bradentonfl.gov
By phone: 941-932-9493
By mail: Housing and Community Development
101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205
For more information and any questions, please contact Vicki White, Housing and Community Development Manager, at vicki.white@bradentonfl.gov or (941) 932-9493.
Non-discrimination statement: The City of Bradenton prohibits discrimination in all of its services, programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, national origin, religion, genetic information, or marital status. Persons with a disability needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in, or who require assistance or an alternative means for communication of program information such as Braille, large print, etc., should contact:
City of Bradenton
ADA/Title VI Coordinator
101 Old Main Street
Bradenton, FL 34205
ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com
941-932-9470
TTY: 7 1 1 or 1-800-955-9771
La ciudad de Bradenton proveer servicio de interprete a las personas su primer language no es el Ingles. Si necesita estos servicios, usted o su representate puede comunicar al ADA/Title VI Coordinator, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205. Tambien puede llamar al (941) 932-9470 o enviar correo electonico a ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com.
Vil Bradenton ap bay svis entprt pou moun ki gen premye lang pa angle. Si ou bezwen svis sa yo, ou menm oswa reprezantan ou ka kontakte Kodonat ADA / Tit VI, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205. Ou ka rele tou (941) 932-9470 oswa voye yon iml bay ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com.
Gene Brown, Mayor
City of Bradenton, FL
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Jan 18 2026
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