PY 2026 CDBG Grant for Public Service and Citywide Assistance Programs

Application
CITY OF CLEVELAND City of Cleveland
Department of Community Development
COMMUNITY
601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 320
DEVELOPMENT GRANT Cleveland, Ohio 44114
(216) 6644000
PROGRAM
Public Service Grant Program
Public Service Grant Program supports Cleveland's Housing Plan by addressing the root causes of poverty and by
improving the quality of life for low to moderate income residents in Cleveland neighborhoods. Competitive
applications should produce measurable accomplishments over a 12month period, seek to alleviate the impacts of
poverty, and/or align city resources to reduce poverty through community collaborations. Special consideration is
given to high impact activities of scale that address systemic poverty, poverty and accessibility among the elderly, and
youth violence.
Citywide Development Assistance Program
Citywide Development Assistance Program supports activities that create homeownership opportunities, or revitalize
Cleveland's housing stock and neighborhood commercial districts. Eligible services include homebuyer education and
counseling, marketing, and purchase assistance.

AGENCY DESCRIPTION
Agency Name:
Program Name:
1. Describe the agency and governance structure. Your statement should include:
a) Mission Statement and Primary Purpose
Board Composition and Stakeholder group representation
Are Board Members elected or appointed?
What are the Operative Committees?
Does the Board have a majority low/moderate income member base?
b) 2026 Board Meeting Schedule
c) Board Minute recordation Process
d) Critical leadership and program staff members, including length of service and
qualifications
2. If your Agency has a Community membership base, please provide a general
statement to describe the following. Please say "no membership base" if not applicable.
a) General composition (residents/businesses)
b) How are members recruited
c) Associate dues structure, if applicable
3. If there is no membership base, describe the process for including resident and/or
business ideas and concerns in program development.
4. List all Agency accreditations, if applicable.
5. List all subsidiaries established by the organization (e.g. limited partnerships, limited
liability corporations, joint ventures, etc). Identify all real estate holdings. Provide a
brief description of each.
6. Describe any working relationships with other organizations and the nature/objective
of the relationship. Describe any special projects resulting from noted working
relationships.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

1. Your activity must address one of the following objectives: (Choose only one)
Youth Violence
Poverty or Improving Accessibility Amongst the Elderly
Systemic Poverty
2. Describe in detail the proposed Activity and associated services that will be provided (For example: If your
proposed Activity is Elderly Services, the associated services might be financial literacy and access to affordable
housing). Your description should include:
Location Name and Address Ward Service Days and Times
Number (i.e MonFri, 8amnoon)
Add lines, if needed
3. Please provide a statement describing primary beneficiaries.
4. What is the proposed Activity Time of Performance (start date and end date). NOTE: Activity cannot start
before June 1, 2026.
5. Provide relevant and current statistical data to support the service (e.g. Census data). Data sources must be
noted in your statement and verifiable.
6. Describe how the Activity will impact specific housing or social conditions.
7. Was this Activity funded by the Department of Community Development last year?
8. If this Activity is expecting supplemental funding from Cleveland City Council, please list the source, ward
number(s) and amount requested. Add lines, if needed.
Ward Funding Source Amount Expected
Number (NDA, Casino Revenue, NEF)
9. List secured, nonCity funding for this Ac(cid:415)vity
Source Amount Expected
10. If you are reques(cid:415)ng a larger grant than was awarded last year, how does your agency plan to expand the
ac(cid:415)vity?
IMPACT AND ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES

1. Number of Persons the Activity will serve monthly (may include duplicate counts):
2. Number of Unduplicated Persons this Activity will serve annually:
3. What are the benefits or changes clients experience during or after participating in this Activity?
These outcomes may relate to changes in knowledge, attitudes, values, skills, behavior,
condition, or other attributes.
4. How successful was the agency in achieving the proposed outcomes last year, and what
challenges did the Ac(cid:415)vity encounter? How will your Agency overcome these challenges in the
coming year?
5. Describe the ini(cid:415)al impact an(cid:415)cipated during clients' first year in the ac(cid:415)vity.
6. Describe the eventual impact on the client popula(cid:415)on that is an(cid:415)cipated as a result of their
par(cid:415)cipa(cid:415)on in the ac(cid:415)vity.
7. How will you track Ac(cid:415)vity par(cid:415)cipa(cid:415)on?
PROPOSED BUDGET

Summary:
Category Budget Request
Program Staff Salaries $
Indirect Cost $
Equipment $
Travel $
Contractual $
Other $
TOTAL $
Please complete the Personnel Salary Template included in the RFP Announcement.
Please complete the attached Indirect Cost Template included in the RFP Announcement
Equipment:
Specific Items Purpose Budget
Amount
$
$
$
Travel:
Location Purpose Budget
Amount
$
$
$
Contractual:
Service Type Purpose Budget
Amount
$
$
$
Other:
Specific Items Purpose Budget
Amount
$
$
$
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS

Please go to https://cdrfp.powerappsportals.us/ to submit the following documents as
separate files:
State of Ohio Letter of Good Standing (issued annually)
Most Recent Audit
Form 990
Board of Trustees Roster (with Officers, professional affiliations and email
addresses)
Job Descriptions and Resumes
Indirect Cost Plan Worksheet (see RFP announcement for instructions)
Personnel Salary Worksheet (see RFP announcement for instructions)
Questions and/or concerns regarding the application should be addressed to Legacy
Program Manager Debra Prater at dprater@clevelandohio.gov, or by phone at
664-4070. For technical support on the application intake portal, contact
PowerApps Specialist Gerald Asogwa casogwa@clevelandohio.gov