* The Blueprint to Build Grant Program offers Kansas communities a streamlined path to developing a new community center. * The program provides three pre-designed, modern, and energy-efficient blueprints for community centers. * Eligible use of funds includes construction of a community center using one of the three designs, site completion design activities, and other related costs. * Key considerations include: + Demonstrating that alternative solutions were examined to address the facility need + At least 51% of all program participants must meet low- to moderate-income requirements + Communities who have not been awarded a CDBG Grant in the annual competition within the last five years will receive five bonus points on their application rating * Funding amounts: + $1,500,000 for communities with a population of less than 2,500 + $2,500,000 for communities with a population of more than 2,500 * Match requirement: 50% of the CDBG grant request * Application acceptance period: May 1, 2025 - November 14, 2025 * Pre-application deadline: October 14, 2025