PY 2026 CDBG Grant for Public Service and Citywide Assistance Programs

The Department of Community Development's RFP for the Public Service and Citywide Assistance Grant Program is attached. Grant seekers must have a federal Tax Identification number and a Unique Entity Identifier number to apply.

• Public Service Grant Program supports Cleveland's Housing Plan by addressing the root causes of poverty and improving the quality of life for low- to moderate-income residents in Cleveland neighborhoods. Competitive applications should produce measurable accomplishments over 12 months, 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 older people, and youth violence.
• 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.

Opening Date/Time: May 20, 2026
Closing Date/Time: Wednesday, June 3, by 5 pm.Â
Dept/Div: Community Development/Bureau of Program Operations
Contact: Debra Prater, Legacy Program Manager
Contact Email: dprater@clevelandohio.gov
Contact Phone: 216-664-4070

RFP submission: https://cdrfp.powerappsportals.us/

PY 2026 CDBG Application

Personnel Template

Indirect Cost Sheet