The City of Toledo Housing and Community Development Department Announces availability of federal funding for CDBG, ESG, and HOME for the 2024 Program Year

Monday, November 27, 2023

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 2024 Program Year (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025).

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

Programs/ActivitiesAvailable Funding
Housing Preservation$750,000
Public Service$750,000
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSAs)$1,500,000
TOTAL$3,000,000

NOTE: 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).

Eligible applicants: 501(c)3 organizations, other nonprofits, government agencies, and certified Community Based Development Organizations (CBDOs).

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.

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

Office Hours, Trainings, and Workshops

To apply for funding, applicants must attend the mandatory application meetings below:

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

(for Non-Homeless Service Providers)
Friday, January 12, 2024
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Toledo/Lucas County Public Library
Large Glass Community Room
325 N. Michigan St.
Toledo, OH 43604

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

(for Homeless Service Providers)
Friday, January 12, 2024
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Toledo/Lucas County Public Library
Large Glass Community Room
325 N. Michigan St.
Toledo, OH 43604

Open office hours will be available for CDBG general questions for new applicants only as follows:

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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 24, 2024.

CDBG Application Zoom Training

Thursday, January 25, 2024
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Zoom Link

ESG Application Zoom Training

Thursday, January 25, 2024
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Zoom Link

HOME NOFA Workshop

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Zoom Link

Application Deadlines

The deadline for submitting CDBG and ESG applications is Friday, February 9, 2024 at 4:45 p.m.

The deadline for submitting the Home Application is Friday, February 9, 2024 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 monica.brown@toledo.oh.gov

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