Cheyenne Housing and Community Development

📣 Public Notice: CDBG Public Meeting – Program Year 2026

The City of Cheyenne will hold a Public Meeting to discuss proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects for Program Year 2026 (PY26).

🗓 Date & Time: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 4:00–4:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Attend in person at Laramie County School District #1, Room 151 (Door 5), NE side of Storey Gym, 2810 House Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82001. Parking is available near Pershing Blvd.
💻 Or by Zoom: Request the link by contacting Amy Gorbey (info below) at least two days prior.

Residents are encouraged to attend, share comments, and learn about the CDBG process.
Proposed PY26 projects include requests from:

Accessible Space Inc. – Heritage Court Apartments Rehab ($50,000)
Cheyenne Hills Church – Fire Suppression Safety System ($158,000)
Family Promise of Cheyenne – 5th Street HVAC Replacement ($45,000)
HealthWorks – Roof & Elevator Replacement ($270,000)
Magic City Enterprises – Magic Meadows Project: Curb, Street & Gutter Install ($600,000)
My Front Door – Williams Center Renovation ($80,000)
Steam Plant Cheyenne Investment, LLC – Snyder Ave. Sidewalk Extension ($85,230)
Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless – Welcome Mat Rehabilitation ($90,000)
The City anticipates approximately $270,000 in HUD funding for PY26.

♿ Accessibility: To request accommodations, please complete the Accommodation Request Form or contact the City’s Human Resources Office at 307‑637‑6340 or [email protected] at least two business days before the meeting.

📧 Contact:
Amy Gorbey – [email protected] | 307‑637‑6255

🎉 Exciting News for Cheyenne!

The City of Cheyenne Housing & Community Development Division is thrilled to celebrate the opening of Robin’s Point Apartments - a beautiful new 48-unit affordable housing community built through an incredible partnership between the Wyoming Housing Network (WHN), Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA), and CR Builders. 🏘️

👏 Congratulations to WHN and all partners for making Robin’s Point a shining example of what collaboration can achieve. Together, we’re building a stronger Cheyenne! 💙

📢 Attention Cheyenne Community! Grant Writing Workshop – September 4-5, 2025

I’m excited to share details about an upcoming, in-depth two-day Grant Writing workshop presented by Laramie County and Grant Writing USA.

As someone who attended this training a few years ago, I can personally vouch for its value. The experience was outstanding and significantly strengthened my grant writing skills- skills that have helped me make a greater impact in our community. If you’re able to participate, I highly recommend it. You’ll gain practical knowledge and tools you can put to work right away to make Cheyenne stronger.

Amy Gorbey
Community Development Director, Housing & Community Development
City of Cheyenne

This training is designed to equip you with the skills to:

✅ Find the right funding opportunities
✅ Write winning grant proposals

Workshop Details:
🗓 Date: September 4-5, 2025
📍 Location: Cheyenne, WY
💵 Registration: $495 (includes workbook, expert instruction, and lifetime access to Alumni Resource Center)

🌟 Discounts available for groups of 5+, nonprofits, and Grant Writing USA alumni!

Register online to secure your spot! City, county, and state agencies have 30 days after the workshop to remit payment.

For full event details and to register, visit: [https://grantwritingusa.com/active/events/cy-wy-september-2025-event.html] (https://grantwritingusa.com/active/events/cy-wy-september-2025-event.html)

For questions, contact:
📞 Maddux Ballenger, Grant Writing USA – 702-677-0402 | [email protected]

📞 Sandra Bay, Laramie County Grants Manager – 307-633-4201 | [email protected]

Please share this announcement with your colleagues and community partners. Let’s empower each other to secure the funding that drives our important work!

📢 Public Hearing Reminder: 2025-2027 Consolidated Plan
Don’t forget! The City of Cheyenne will hold a Public Hearing for the 2025-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM during the City Council Meeting at the Municipal Building, 1st Floor, City Council Chambers, 2101 O’Neil Ave.

Why Attend?
• Learn about community needs, funding priorities, and proposed uses for CDBG funds.
• Review the Draft 2025-2027 Consolidated Plan, 2025 Annual Action Plan, and the Draft 2025 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
• Share your feedback to help guide the future of community development and fair housing in Cheyenne.
How to Participate
• Review draft documents at the Laramie County Library (3rd Floor), Mayor’s Office, Clerk’s Office, or at this link: https://www.cheyennecity.org/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/departments/housingcommunity-development/2025-2027-draft-consolidated-plan.pdf.
• Submit comments on the Con Plan by 5:00 PM on July 8, 2025, to Amy Gorbey at [email protected] (include your name, address, and phone number).
• For reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at (307) 637-6340 or email at least two business days in advance.

Your voice matters—join us and make a difference in Cheyenne’s future!