2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Application Availability

Daily Dose  |  01/03/2025 9:30 am

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

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

            Programs/Activities                                                                 Available Funding

            Housing Preservation                                                                $750,000

            Public Services                                                                          $750,000

            Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSAs)              $1,500,000

Eligible applicants: 501(c)3 organizations, other nonprofits, government agencies, certified Community Based Development Organizations (CBDOs), for-profits (for Economic Development activities only).

Special consideration will be given to Public Service and New Construction activities in the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSAs) when implemented by a Department of Housing and Community Development certified Community Based Development Organization (CBDO).

ESG/CDBG applications from Homeless Service Providers will be considered, with funding prioritized for the following project components.  The available funds are approximately $640,000.

            Project Components

            Access and Prevention (AP)

            Emergency Shelter (ES)

            Rapid-Rehousing (RRH)

            Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)

            Transitional Housing (TH)

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

            Projects                                                                                                    Maximum Award

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

            Construction/Rehabilitation of Homebuyer Units (CHDO)                         $350,000

TO APPLY FOR FUNDING, APPLICANTS MUST ATTEND THE MANDATORY APPLICATION MEETINGS BELOW: 

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
(for Non-Homeless Service Providers)
Thursday, January 9, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Toledo/Lucas County Public Library
Large Glass Community Room
325 N. Michigan Street
Toledo, OH 43604

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
(for Homeless Service Providers)
Thursday, January 9, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Toledo/Lucas County Public Library
Large Glass Community Room
325 N. Michigan Street
Toledo, OH 43604

Open office hours will be available for CDBG general questions for NEW APPLICANTS ONLY as follows: 

Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Department of Housing and Community Development
One Government Center, Suite 1800
Downtown Toledo, Jackson & Erie Streets

NOTE:  The applicant’s CDBG application must be completed prior to the open office session on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

CDBG Application Zoom Training
Thursday, January 23, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Zoom Link:  https://toledo-oh-gov.zoom.us/j/85122124380

ESG Application Zoom Training
Thursday, January 23, 2025, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Zoom Link:  https://toledo-oh-gov.zoom.us/j/88017825128

HOME NOFA Workshop
Friday, January 24, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Zoom Link:  https://toledo-oh-gov.zoom.us/j/87530514192

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING CDBG AND ESG APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 AT 4:45 P.M.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING THE HOME APPLICATION IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 AT 4:45 P.M.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ZOOMGRANTS

FOR CDBG/ESG: For additional information, please contact Monica Brown, Community Planning and Development Grants Manager, at [email protected]

FOR HOME: For additional information, please contact Steven Powell, Housing Manager, at [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 Office of Diversity and Inclusion ADA coordinator at (419) 245-1198 or submit a request online at toledo.oh.gov/ada.