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 2026 Program Year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
Note: These funds are subject to the availbility of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Community Development Block Grants
CDBG Applications will be accepted with a funding priority for the following programs/activities:
Housing Preservation
Public Service
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas
Eligible applicants: 501(c)3 organizations, other nonprofits, government agencies, certified Community Based Development Organizations (CBDOs).
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 (CBDO). New applicants must have participated in or be registered for the Toledo Neighborhood Capacity Building Institute and must have completed a Concept Meeting with the Department of Housing and Community Development.
Mandatory Application Meeting for CDBG Non-Homeless Service Providers
When: January 9, 2026, 9:30 - 11:30 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 21, 2026, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Housing and Community Development Department
One Government Center, Suite 1800
CDBG Application Training Session
When: January 22, 2026, 9 - 11 a.m.
Applicants will receive Zoom link after attending the mandatory application meeting.
Applications must be submitted via Zoomgrants by 4:45 p.m. on February 6, 2026.
For more info, contact monica.brown@toledo.oh.gov
HOME Investment Partnership Program
HOME applications will be accepted from certified City of Toledo Community Housing and Development Organizations for projects demonstrating 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.
Construction/Rehabilitation of Homebuyer Units (non CHDO)
Construction/Rehabilitation of Homebuyer Units (CHDO)
HOME Owner Program Management
HOME Application Training
When: January 23, 1 - 3 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Applications must be submitted via Zoomgrants by 4:45 p.m. on February 6, 2026.
For more info, contact steven.powell@toledo.oh.gov
For all projects with construction components, applicants must:
- Comply with all Prevailing Wage laws, including Toledo Municipal Code Section 187.2(b). Contractors and subcontractors will be required to pay prevailing wages and submit certified payrolls to the City of Toledo each week.
- Enter into a Project Labor Agreement with the Northwest Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council for any contract $100,000 or larger.
- Secure a performance bond (when required).
Emergency Solutions Grants
Emergency Solutions and Community Development Block Grant applications from Homeless Service Providers will be considered, with funding prioritized for the following project components.
Access and Prevention
Emergency Shelter
Rapid Rehousing
Permanent Supportive Housing
Transitional Housing
Mandatory Application Meeting for ESG Homeless Service Providers
When: January 9, 2026, 1 - 3 p.m.
Where: Toledo Lucas County Main Library, Large Glass Community Room
ESG Application Training Session
When: January 22, 1 - 3 p.m.
Applicants will receive Zoom link after attending the mandatory application meeting.
Applications must be submitted via Zoomgrants by 4:45 p.m. on February 6, 2026.
For more info, contact monica.brown@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 Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ADA coordinator at 419-245-1198 or submit a request online here.