Grants
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The Office of Management and Budget established the Grants Management Program to implement an organization-wide perspective on grants management, strengthen internal controls and coordinate the grants selection and management processes. To accomplish these goals, OMB works cooperatively with federal and state agencies and the grantee community to lead the development of citywide policies to assure that grants are managed in accordance with priorities established by the mayor and City Council and grant dollars are spent in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Consequently, OMB separates the responsibilities of those establishing organization-wide program and budget policies from those managing specific grants. OMB also facilitates process improvements and management efficiencies by streamlining procedures, facilitating implementation of best practices from other agencies, and improving internal controls and financial accountability. OMB's Grants Management Program operates across all City departments. Questions related to this program should be addressed to Meera Mahalingam.
Community Development Block Grant Program
Administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Community Development Block Grant Program provides annual grants to local and state governments. CDBG monies are then in turn used by local governments to fund a wide range of unique community development needs. A great majority of the funds are distributed to non-governmental agencies providing valuable services to the community.
In Kansas City, this means that every year a variety of community-based organizations receive CDBG grant funds for special programs and operations. CDBG dollars provide services to the most vulnerable in our community. In 2007, the City of Kansas City awarded 24 grants worth a total of $9.4 million to service providers through the CDBG program.
CDBG is helping Kansas City tackle some of our most serious challenges. The CDBG program has made a difference in the lives of thousands of people and their neighborhoods across the city. More on the CDBG Program.
