Commissioners' — CDBG PY2026 CDIS Meeting

Description

PUBLIC NOTICE FAIRFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC MEETING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY Fairfield County will hold a public meeting on the State of Ohio Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation Program on Friday, May 1st, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at the Fairfield County Records Center, 138 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, Ohio. This is a handicapped accessible facility. This public meeting shall discuss Fairfield County’s Community Development Implementation Strategy (CDIS) which is a tool to facilitate communication with stakeholders in eligible CDBG applicant communities. The CDIS will provide a format for disseminating information about identifying and prioritizing potential funding opportunities. Fairfield County will be applying for funding under the Allocation Program, and anticipates receiving approximately $400,000 for Fiscal Year 2026 activities and projects. Fairfield County’s townships, villages, non-profits agencies and others are eligible to apply for the Allocation program grants. Jurisdictions should be ready to discuss potential CDBG projects and public infrastructure, facilities and services and economic development needs/opportunities. Local officials, non-profit and service agencies, and citizens are encouraged to attend this meeting. Large print materials and auxiliary aids will be made available if requested in advance. For additional information concerning this public hearing, contact the Fairfield County Regional Planning Commission at (740) 652-7110.