YWCA Helena Grant Application

At a glance

• What: A resolution authorizing the City to apply, as sponsor, for a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant (administered by the Montana Department of Commerce) to renovate the lower level of the YWCA Helena facility, and authorizing the City Manager to sign application and award documents.
• Outcome: Approved 5-0 on October 5, 2026 after a public hearing (Reed moved, Rigby seconded).
• Cost to the City: No financial match required. YWCA Executive Director King said matching funds have been secured and the project improves accessibility and program space.

Detail

• Community Development Director Pichette presented and answered Gustafson's questions on eligibility and prior grant activity. Gustafson and Rigby voiced support for the YWCA's work.
• Public comment: Beki Brandborg, Bobbi Perkins and Callie Aschim spoke; the minutes do not record positions.

Sources

• Minutes, October 5, 2026 regular meeting (pending approval): https://helenamt.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=657&compileOutputType=1
• Agenda: https://helenamt.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?compileOutputType=1&meetingTemplateId=642

Log

2026-10-05 - City Commission

Public hearing; resolution approved 5-0.