2026 Policy Plans – Open for Comment

Kitsap County is seeking public comment on the following Policy Plans:

• • 2026 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds
• • 2026 AHGP, HHGP & CHG Policy Plan for Affordable Housing Grant (AHGP), Homeless Housing Grant (HHGP) and Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) Program funds.
• • 2026 CIAH Policy Plan for Community Investments in Affordable Housing funds.

These plans outline policies for funding included in the 2026 Coordinated Grant Application cycle. A 15-day public comment period will open May 1st and run through May 16th.

Please submit all written comments via email to the following:

• • 2026 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan submit comments to btufts@kitsap.gov
• • 2026 AHGP, HHGP & CHG Policy Plan submit comments to vmccaslin@kitsap.gov and ceborg@kitsap.gov
• • 2026 CIAH Policy Plan submit comments to jwarren@kitsap.gov

Comments can also be sent by mail to 345 6^th Street, Suite 400, Bremerton, WA 98337. Please be specific about which policy plan you are commenting on.

Application Intent

Application Intent/Pre-Application Interest forms are required for the following:

• • All grant applicants with new projects or programs applying for CDBG, HOME, CIAH, HHGP, AHGP, or CHG funding.
• • All grant applicants for MHCDTC funding.

Once submitted staff will contact you to set up a virtual meeting to discuss your project and provide an opportunity to ask questions. A link to the form will be available from May 2nd to May 16^th, . Submit your Application Intent/Pre-Application form here.

Capital Housing, Facilities & CDBG Services

Kitsap County has several different grant programs that provide funding to governments, non-profit agencies, and housing authorities for projects located throughout the county that support low-income households.

 The schedule for the following funds is available here.

CDBG → Community Development Block Grant (.pdf)

• Federal HUD funds for public services, rehabilitation and weatherization of housing, microenterprise programs, public facilities, and infrastructure projects.

HOME → HOME Investment Partnership (.pdf)

• Federal HUD funds for acquisition and construction of affordable rental and homeownership housing projects.

CIAH → Community Investments in Affordable Housing (.pdf)

• Local county funds for acquisition or construction of affordable housing and shelters.

Mental Health, Chemical Dependency, Therapeutic Courts

The Mental Health, Chemical Dependency, Therapeutic Courts (MHCDTC) 2026 funding cycle begins soon. The schedule of important dates is available here.

For more information on project eligibility click on the documents below:

MHCDTC INFORMATION PAGE (.pdf)

Documents referenced within the Information page:

• Applicant Eligibility (.pdf)
  
• Goals and Objectives from the Strategic Plan (.pdf)
  
• Behavioral Health Continuum of Care (.pdf)
  
• Request for Proposal applications open June 1, 2025 with pre-application forms due May 16th to gain access to the application. The link to the preapplication will be posted here when it's available. 
  

These Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are meant to provide basic information about CGAP, its process, and some information on each fund. For specific funding questions, please reach out to program staff.

What funds are included in the Coordinated Grant Application Process (CGAP)?

There are six funds included in CGAP: 

Federal Funds

• • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• • HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) 

County Funds 

• • Mental Health Chemical Dependency and Therapeutic Courts (1/10th of 1 percent for Mental Health program) (MHCDTC)
  
• • Homeless Housing Grant Program (HHGP) 
• • Affordable Housing Grant Program (AHGP) 
• • Community Investments in Affordable Housing (CIAH)

Who is eligible to apply for CGAP funds?

• • Government entities
• • Housing authorities
  
• • Nonprofit agencies (501(c)3)
• • Development corporations
• • Private for-profit corporations may be eligible for some projects. Please contact CGAP staff to confirm eligibility)

What types of activities can CGAP fund?

There is some variation based on the specific fund, but generally CGAP funds can pay for:

• • A wide range of behavioral, mental health, and social services
• • Emergency shelter operations and related services
• • Housing operations, maintenance, and rental assistance
• • Capital facilities and housing projects:

o Construction

o Rehabilitation

o Acquisition (building and/or land)

o Homeownership assistance

• • Microenterprise Programs

How much funding is available?

The amount of funding from each source will vary each grant year. However, for reference, in 2023, CGAP made the following amount of funds available: 

• • CDBG -> $803,710 
• • HOME -> $795,304 
• • MHCDTC -> $7,500,983 
• • HHGP -> $1,142,889 
• • AHGP -> $166,215 
• • EHF -> $612,409 
• • CIAH -> $7,250,000

How are funds prioritized?

CDBG and HOME funds are prioritized according to the Kitsap County – City of Bremerton 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan. This plan identifies the priorities and goals which guide the allocation of funds over a five-year period.

CIAH funds are prioritized according to the CIAH Policy Plan, updated annually and published in May of each year. The plan identifies the funding priorities which guide the funding recommendation each year.

MHCDTC funds are prioritized according to the Strategic Plan, which guides the goals and objectives of allocation for a six-year period. Combined with annual analysis of data collected and measured against other community health disparity reports and findings, the priorities are derived and listed in the RFP

HHGP, AHGP, and CHG funds are prioritized according to the Policy Plan for the Housing and Homelessness Division.  This Policy Plan is updated each grant cycle (typically every 2 years), and the priorities are based on the funding source. Priorities for CHG (Consolidated Homeless Grant) are based on set-asides from the WA State legislature, and non-specified funds are used for specific eligible activities.  HHGP/AHGP funding priorities are for programs which provide assistance to homeless individuals through activities identified in the Kitsap Homeless Crisis Response and Housing Plan. 

How are the CGAP funds made available to the public?

Each fund source within CGAP will publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). These notices will be delivered to those who have signed up to receive the GovDelivery notices from CGAP. Notices will also be posted on the County’s CGAP website.

All of the funds made available through an RFP or NOFA are funded through a competitive process, where applicants submit applications that are scored by a committee of community members. The committee’s recommendations are posted for a written comment period and forwarded to the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners for a public hearing and approval.

What is the overview of the funding process?

There are some differences between how the funds ultimately award funds, but generally the process is:

1. 1. RFP or NOFA is posted
2. 2. Interested agencies submit an Application Intent form
3. 3. Applicants receive a link to work on and submit an application to one or more funding sources
4. 4. County staff and the associated application scoring committee review all submitted applications
5. 5. County staff make public the funding recommendations
6. 6. County staff reach out to agencies to begin contracting process

How can I be notified of updates for any fund within CGAP?

Please subscribe to the County’s electronic notification system at: Kitsap County Washington (govdelivery.com)

Once you submit your email and setup your optional password and select Submit, you’ll see a list of categories to receive updates on. Under Human Services, select Coordinated Grant Application Process.