Sub-committee shifts CDBG focus to internal city funding.
City Council non-profit committee discusses CDBG funding shift amid accountability concerns. The Non-Profit Organizations Sub Committee examined the city's conservative approach to Community Development Block Grant funding for fiscal year 2028, which prioritizes internal city use and limits direct
City Council Non-Profit Organizations Sub Committee · Meeting of June 30, 2026
LOWELL — City Council non-profit committee discusses CDBG funding shift amid accountability concerns. The Non-Profit Organizations Sub Committee examined the city's conservative approach to Community Development Block Grant funding for fiscal year 2028, which prioritizes internal city use and limits direct non-profit grants to targeted programs. Yovani Baez-Rose of the Department of Planning and Development cited recent federal guidance changes and liability concerns as driving the shift.
Councillor McDonough raised concerns about inadequate prior communication, while Matthew Myers of the Non-Profit Alliance stressed the need for accountability and ongoing information sharing between the city and non-profit sector, with advocates calling for greater transparency and collaborative planning.
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Source: the City Council Non-Profit Organizations Sub Committee meeting of June 30, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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