2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Application Availability

Friday, December 30, 2022

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

CDBG and ESG

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

Program/Activitites

Available Funding
Housing PreservationApproximately $2,000,000
Public Services (15%)Approximately $1,100,000

Special consideration will be given to Public Services Activities in Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSA’s).

Eligible applicants: 501 (c) 3 organizations, other nonprofits and government agencies (Government Entities/Quasi-Government Agencies (Not-For-Profit).

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.

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

To apply for funding, applicants must pick up their application material on the following:

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

(for Non-Homeless Service Providers)
Friday, January 13, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
One Government Center (1st Floor Lobby)
640 Jackson St
Toledo, OH 43604

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

(for Homeless Service Providers)
Friday, January 13, 2023
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
One Government Center (1st Floor Lobby)
640 Jackson St
Toledo, OH 43604

CDBG Office Hours for New Applicants

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

Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 10 a.m. - 2 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 25, 2023.

CDBG Application Zoom Training

Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Click here to attend

ESG Application Zoom Training

Friday, January 27, 2023 at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Click here to attend

HOME NOFA Workshop

Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Location: Zoom
Click here to attend

Application Deadlines

  • The deadline for submitting CDBG and ESG applications is Friday, February 10, 2023 at 4:45 p.m.
  • The deadline for submitting the HOME application is Friday, February 10, 2023 at 4:45 p.m.
  • Completed applications must be submitted through zoomgrants.

FOR CDBG/ESG: For additional information, please contact Monica Brown, Administrative Analyst IV, at monica.brown@toledo.oh.gov.

FOR HOME: For additional information, please contact Tiffanie McNair, Housing Commissioner, at tiffanie.mcnair@toledo.oh.gov.

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, Equity and Inclusion ADA coordinator at 419-245-1198 or submit a request online at toledo.oh.gov/ada.