UG Seeks Input on Proposed Use of Federal Funds Totaling $3,021,493.98
Published on July 15, 2025
Kansas City, KS – The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas will accept public comments on its Draft 2025 Annual Action Plan through August 14, 2025.
The FY2025 Kansas City, Kansas Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan Draft is now available for public comment. Earlier this year, the UG Community Development Department hosted two public hearings to compile information to be included in the draft plan. The Plan outlines proposed activities and expenditures related to the $2,132,228 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award, the $695,189.98 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) award, and the $194,076 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) award, all totaling $3,021,493.98.
Examples of initiatives included in the Annual Plan:
- Microenterprise Assistance for businesses with five or fewer employees,
- Childcare Provider Assistance to increase the availability childcare,
- New Home Developer Subsidy to encourage the development of new housing for Low-to-moderate income homebuyers.
- Support for non-profits who aid the unhoused, and at-risk individuals and families in our community.
"I am pleased to provide the draft Unified Government of Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2025 Annual Action Plan," said Community Development Director Kay Sharp. "This plan describes the initiatives to be carried out by the Department of Community Development through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG). I believe this plan addresses each of the priorities outlined in the 2022-2026 Consolidate Plan, and I look forward to receiving feedback from the community."
The public is encouraged to submit comments via email at ksharp@wycokck.org, by phone at (913) 573-5100, or in person at 701 N. 7th Street, Suite 823, Kansas City, KS 66102. Please provide your full name, full address, and phone number with your comments. The Department of Community Development will accept comments until 5:00 p.m. August 14, 2025. All public comments will be included in the final FY2025 Annual Plan submitted to HUD on August 16, 2025.
Those needing assistance or accommodation in reviewing the plan or submitting comments may contact Community Development, 701 N. 7thStreet Trafficway, Suite 823, Kansas City, KS 66101, or (913) 573-5123. Hard copies of documents can also be viewed at the address above.
2025 Draft Annual Action Plan
2025-Annual-Action-Plan-Draft.pdf(PDF, 863KB)
Learn more about the Community Development department by visiting: Community Development – Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City (wycokck.org)