Community Investments serves as the City's exploration team, searching federal government programs, state and private funding, and community foundations for sources of funding that finance community projects and programs that benefit the citizens of Wichita.
This web page contains information to help the citizens of Wichita answer questions about City loan and grant programs, economic development resources, housing programs, and how community development activities are developed. It contains links to related websites for current programs offered by the City as well as links to other grant sources including the federal government, state government and private foundations.
The Community Investments division is responsible for development and implementation of the HUD Consolidated Plan for the City of Wichita.
Information for contractors and subcontractors regarding projects that are funded with federal funds can also be found through the CDBG Forms for Contractors and Subcontractors link. Instructions and forms are also available.
The specific programs administered by Community Investments include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Section 108 Loan Guarantee, and the Business Loan programs. For further information about these programs, please see the links below and to the right.
Applicants for CDBG and/or ESG/HOME funding are encouraged to attend the Technical Assistance Meeting on Friday, December 12, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at:
Housing and Community Services Department office
332 N. Riverview - South Conference Room
Wichita, KS 67203
Community Investments staff will provide information about CDBG, ESG/HOME programs, regulations, proper development and accurate submission of applications. We would appreciate your attendance, if you are unable to attend, you are welcome to call the Community Investments Division at (316)462-3722 for information.
Please click these links CDBG 2009-2010 RFP or ESG-HOME 2009-2010 Application to access documents.
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