Media Contact:
Barbi Brewer-Watson
Executive Director
Economic & Community Development Agency
815.933.0506
yourvoice@citykankakee-il.gov
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM APPLICATION SESSIONS BEING HOSTED IN DECEMBER BY CITY OF KANKAKEE ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
KANKAKEE, IL (November 18, 2025) – Notice is hereby given that the City of Kankakee Economic &
Community Development Agency (ECDA) will accept the proposals for FY 2026-2027 Public Service Program,
which is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG). The ECDA estimates approximately $75,000.00 will be available for Public Service
Program applications. This estimate will be adjusted once actual amounts become known.
The Public Service Program provides financial assistance to local non-profit community agencies that provide
services for low- to moderate-income individuals and families in the City of Kankakee. Possible examples of
programs that are eligible for funding may include, but are not limited to: homeless services, job training, health
services, fair housing counseling, educational programs, and more. Projects must be consistent with the City of
Kankakee’s Consolidated Plan. Funds are not to be used as a startup, but should provide a quantifiable increase
in the level of an existing service.
Interested applicants can obtain an application packet only after attending a required informational meeting on
either December 2, 2025 at 12pm or 5:00pm, or December 4, 2025 at 12pm or 5:00pm at the City of Kankakee’s
Economic and Community Development Agency, located at 275 E. Court Street, Suite 201, Kankakee, IL, 60901.
If you need special accommodations for a disability or language translation, please contact the Economic and
Community Development Agency at 815-933-0506 or yourvoice@citykankakee-il.gov. Requests for assistance
should be made five (5) working days in advance of the meeting date. All eligible applications must be submitted
by 4:00pm on January 16, 2026 at the Kankakee Economic & Community Development Agency to be
considered. All inquiries are to be directed to Marlena Temple-Kalafut, CDBG Program Manager, (815) 933-
0506.
About the Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA):
The Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) is a local government agency whose
mission is to improve the lives of Kankakee residents and enhance the economic vitality of communities through
housing, economic development and community development. The ECDA administers programs that serve the
neighborhoods and residents of the City of Kankakee provided by federal, state and local funding. For more
information, contact ECDA at 815-933-0506, Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit our website at
https://ecda.citykankakee-il.gov/.
About the City of Kankakee, Illinois:
The City of Kankakee is dedicated to protecting, building and nurturing the community while enhancing lives. We
are a historic, vibrant and active riverfront community. We continue to transform into an extraordinary place to
dream, grow and thrive. Embracing our diversity, we strive to be progressive, inclusive and innovative. For more
information on the City of Kankakee, please visit the website at www.citykankakee-il.gov.