Community Development Block Grant

City of Evanston CDBG Funding Applications

Public Services: Case Management Services/Safety Net Services Application

The Application for City funding for Case Management Services and Safety net Services open  for new applications every 3 years.  Renewal take place on an annual basis.
The application cycle for 2026 awards will be open through August 2025. Please the Application page for more information.
Applications are reviewed by the Social Services Committee; funding recommendations will be developed and sent to City Council for approval. Please check the City Calendar regularly for updates.

**See below for resources and tools to assist with grant application and management**

CDBG Public Facilities & Improvements Application

The application for funding for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvement projects is currently closed; for more information visit the Nonprofit Public Facilities page. Eligible applicants include nonprofit entities and City of Evanston departments for construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation (including removal of architectural barriers to accessibility), or installation of public improvements or facilities that serve primarily low and moderate income residents and are either publicly owned or owned by a nonprofit and operated so as to be open to the general public.

Housing Programs

The City of Evanston is not accepting applications for CDBG funds for housing programs or projects from non-profits or developers. However, home owners or rental property owners may be eligible for assistance through the City of Evanston Housing Rehabilitation Program, which provides financial assistance in the form of below-market rate loans for the purpose of improving the quality of Evanston's housing stock. These loans are available to approved income-eligible owner-occupants and owners of residential investment properties that are occupied primarily by income eligible households.

OMB Omni-Circular

The OMB Omni-Circular, provided by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), outlines requirements for bidding and procurement, organization and capacity, and ways to focus Federal grant resources to improve performance and outcomes while ensuring the financial integrity of taxpayer dollars. It streamlines eight Federal regulations into a single, comprehensive policy guide. Please click below to review.

https://federalregister.gov/a/2013-30465

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Grant Resources & Tools

2023 Public Services Funding Pre-Application presentation
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Funding Agreement Template
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Income Eligibility Documentation

Sample Income Eligibility Form
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Time & Activity Tracking for personnel costs

OnLine Presentation for Time and Activity Tracking
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Example of Timesheet from HUD
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Sample Timesheet
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ADA Handbook

Illinois Accessibility Code
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ADA Information

ADA-Examples of accommodations
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