Community Development

The mission of the Johnson County Community Development Office is to secure federal, state and local funding for community development activities, to provide leadership in coordinating these activities, and to ensure continued funding through accountable, efficient and effective use of these funds in serving low- to moderate-income residents in Johnson County.

The Community Development division has moved to the County Administration Building, Suite 2000, 111 S. Cherry, St. Olathe, KS 66061, and the phone number has changed to 913-715-2200.

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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Reports

CDBG CARES funding available!

Johnson County Community Development is now accepting applications for CDBG CV funds. Eligible non-profits, Cities of Johnson County, or County departments can qualify for CDBG funds for eligible projects that prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Applications are due July 5, 2023. Eligible expenses can be reimbursed as far back as January 21, 2020. These funds will be available for awarded agencies until December 2024. This funding opportunity excludes the cities of Olathe, Overland Park, Lenexa and Shawnee who received their own allocation of funding from the CARES Act as entitlement communities.

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View the 2024 CDBG Application Handbook

View this handbook for the latest information on the application process for Johnson County's Community Development Block Grant Program, including the federal and local requirements that apply.