PUBLIC NOTICE: Availability of Federal Funding for CDBG, ESG, and HOME

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

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 2023 Program Year (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024).

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

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

Programs/ActivitiesAvailable Funding
Housing PreservationApproximately $2,000,000
Public Service (15%)Approximately $1,100,000

Additional CDBG information

  • Special consideration will be given to Public Service Activities in Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSA’s).
  • Eligible applicants: 501 (c) 3 organizations, other nonprofits and government agencies.

Completed CDBG/ESG applications must be submitted through ZoomGrants. For additional information, please contact Monica Brown, Administrative Analyst IV, at monica.brown@toledo.oh.gov. The deadline for submitting CDBG and ESG applications is Friday, February 10, 2023 at 4:45 p.m.

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)

HOME applications will be accepted from certified City of Toledo Community Housing and Development Organizations (CHDO) 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.

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

Approximately $350,000

Completed applications must be submitted through ZoomGrants. For additional information, please contact Tiffanie McNair, Housing Commissioner, at tiffanie.mcnair@toledo.oh.gov. The deadline for submitting the HOME application is Friday, February 10, 2023 at 4:45 p.m.

Apply for funding

Applicants must pick up their application materials at following location during the designated times:

Friday, January 13, 2023

One Government Center (1st Floor Lobby)
640 Jackson St.
Toledo, OH 43604

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
For Non-Homeless Service Providers.

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
For Homeless Service Providers

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

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Department of Housing and Community Development
One Government Center, Suite 1800
640 Jackson St.
Toledo, OH 43604

The applicant’s CDBG application must be completed prior to the open office session on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Application Zoom Trainings

HOME NOFA

CDBG training

ESG Training

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.