Clark County Proposes $2.4M in Federal Funding for Community Initiatives

Funding to support dental care, affordable housing, and sidewalk improvements across the region

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:55pm

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Clark County has released its draft 2026 Annual Action Plan, outlining the proposed allocation of $2.4 million in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds. The plan includes funding for dental services, health system navigation, sidewalk installation, childcare business assistance, microenterprise support, first-time homebuyer assistance, housing repairs, and new affordable senior and disability housing developments.

Why it matters

The proposed funding aims to address critical community needs in Clark County, including access to healthcare, affordable housing, and infrastructure improvements. By leveraging federal dollars, the county can make strategic investments that support low-income residents and strengthen local neighborhoods.

The details

Key initiatives in the 2026 plan include $98,831 for dental services, $75,000 for health system navigation, $303,000 for sidewalk installation in Battle Ground, over $500,000 for childcare and microenterprise business assistance, $127,687 for first-time homebuyer assistance, $400,000 for a new 40-unit affordable senior housing complex, and $203,000 for two homes to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • The Clark County Council will hold a public hearing on the draft plan at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • Public comments will be accepted through Monday, May 11, 2026.

The players

Clark County

The local government overseeing the allocation of federal CDBG and HOME funds for community development initiatives.

Battle Ground Healthcare

A recipient of $98,831 in CDBG funds to provide dental services to low-income individuals.

Lutheran Community Services Northwest

A recipient of $75,000 in CDBG funds to provide health system navigation to low-income individuals.

City of Battle Ground

A recipient of $303,000 in reprogrammed CDBG funds and program income for sidewalk installation.

Columbia Non-Profit Housing

A recipient of $400,000 in HOME reprogrammed funds for a new 40-unit affordable senior housing complex in Washougal.

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What they’re saying

“All comments are welcomed and encouraged regarding the draft 2026 Clark County Annual Action Plan and substantial amendment to the 2025 Annual Action Plan.”

— Nooreen Ebraim, Clark County Community Services

What’s next

The Clark County Council will hold a public hearing on the draft plan on May 5, 2026, and the public comment period will remain open until May 11, 2026.

The takeaway

By investing federal CDBG and HOME funds into critical community needs like healthcare, affordable housing, and infrastructure, Clark County is making strategic efforts to support low-income residents and strengthen local neighborhoods across the region.