Notice of Funding Availability: Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOME Investment Partnership Program

The City of Toledo announces the availability of federal funding for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) for the 2025 Program Year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026.

Community Development Block Grants

CDBG Applications will be accepted with a funding priority for the following programs/activities:

Housing Preservation - $750,000
Public Service - $750,000
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas - $1,500,000

Total: $3,000,000

501(c)3 organizations, other nonprofits, government agencies, certified Community Based Development Organizations (CBDOs), for-profits (for Economic Development activities only) are eligible to apply.

Note: Special consideration will be given to public service and new construction activities in the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas when implemented by a Department of Housing and Community Development certified Community Based Development Organization.

Mandatory Application Meeting for CDBG Non-Homeless Service Providers

When: January 9, 9 - 11 a.m.Where: Toledo Lucas County Main Library, Large Glass Community Room

Open Office Hours for New CDBG Applicants

If you have never applied for a CDBG opportunity, we can help! Bring your completed application to the office-hours session.When: January 22, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Where: Housing and Community Development Department
One Government Center, suite 1800

CDBG Application Training Session

When: January 23, 9 - 11 a.m.Where:Zoom

Applications must be submitted via Zoomgrants by 4:45 p.m. on February 7, 2025.

For more info, contact [email protected]

Emergency Solutions Grants

Emergency Solutions and Community Development Block Grant applications from Homeless Service providers are considered with funding prioritized for the following project components:

• Access and Prevention
• Emergency Shelter
• Rapid Rehousing
• Permanent Supportive Housing
• Transitional Housing

Total: approximately $640,000

Mandatory Application Meeting for ESG Homeless Service Providers

When: January 9, 1 - 3 p.m.Where: Toledo Lucas County Main Library, Large Glass Community Room

ESG Application Training Session

When: January 23, 1 - 3 p.m.Where:Zoom

Applications must be submitted via Zoomgrants by 4:45 p.m. on February 7, 2025.

For more info, contact [email protected]

HOME Investment Partnership Program

HOME applications will be accepted from certified City of Toledo Community Housing and Development Organizations for projects demnstrating a gap in financing, that address the City of Toledo's affordable and special populations' homeownership needs, and leverage HOME funds with other funding sources.

Funding available:

Construction/Rehabiliitation of Homebuyer Units (non CHDO) - $500,000
Construction/Rehabilitation of Homebuyer Units (CHDO) - $350,000

Total: $850,000

HOME Application Training

When: January 24, 1 - 3 p.m.Where:Zoom

Applications must be submitted via Zoomgrants by 4:45 p.m. on February 7, 2025.

For more info, contact [email protected]

The City of Toledo supports the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ADA coordinator at 419-245-1198 or submit a request online here.

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