Federal Grant Targets Local Needs
Round Rock City Council has approved its 2025–2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan, outlining how $672,184 in federal funds will be distributed in the coming year.
The funds, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will go toward housing repairs, neighborhood infrastructure, and nonprofit programs serving low- to moderate-income residents.
As an entitlement community under HUD guidelines, Round Rock must submit an annual action plan to remain eligible for funding. Last year, the city received $642,233, which supported improvements to Greenhill Park, critical home repairs, and nonprofit initiatives.
Key Allocations for 2025–2026
The newly approved plan dedicates $136,921 to the Home Repair and Neighborhood Services Program, which offers essential repairs such as HVAC replacements and accessibility upgrades. Another $300,000 is set aside for sidewalk construction in underserved neighborhoods.
Local nonprofits will also benefit from this year’s funding:
Round Rock Area Serving Center: $60,000 for food pantry and housing assistance programs
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): $20,000 to support advocacy for children in Child Protective Services
Meals on Wheels: $20,827 to continue providing meals to homebound residents and seniors
Impact on the Community
CASA serves about 100 Round Rock children each year, providing volunteers to advocate for those in CPS custody. “The funding made possible by CDBG has allowed hundreds of Round Rock children who have been abused or neglected to not go through this difficult time by themselves,” said Christina Clary of CASA of Williamson County.
Meals on Wheels, which serves up to 40 people at its Baca Center site and about 135 homebound clients locally, said CDBG funding remains essential. “We’re continuing to grow, so we’re extremely thankful for that funding source,” said program director Sharla Mikeska.
Additional Local Support
Beyond federal dollars, the City of Round Rock contributes an additional $250,000 from its general fund each year to supplement social services, a level of support few Texas cities match.
