Release of Public Service Application for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 CDBG Support
Release of Public Service Application for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 CDBG Support
Since 1974, Euclid has been an Entitlement Community, where federal grant funding is received by the City directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funding allows the City to implement various projects and programs that benefit Low- to Moderate- Income households and individuals. These activities include housing programs, economic development activities, public improvements, and limited public services.
Federal appropriations for HUD funding, including CDBG are set by the United Staes Congress, and funding levels may change. Therefore, the City is projected to receive approximately $950,000.00 in FY 2027.
The City of Euclid is allowed to expend up to 15% of the annual allocation for Public Services, to be carried out by City departments or nonprofit organizations. Such activities include, but are not limited to, Senior Citizen Programs, Youth Recreation Programs, Workforce Development Programs, Public Safety Programs, Education and Literacy Programs, Fair Housing and Housing Counseling Programs, Legal Services, and Services for People with Disabilities.
Based on the projected funding for FY 2027, the City anticipates that approximately $142,500.00 to be made available for Public Services.
The City of Euclid has developed an application for both City departments and nonprofit organizations to apply for Public Service activities. The application and guidebook can be found below.
All Applications for Public Service Activities are due no later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, to the City of Euclid Department of Planning and Development – 585 E. 222 Street, Euclid, OH 44123. Applications are to be submitted digitally via email at: planning@cityofeuclid.gov.
A Mandatory Orientation for Interested Public Service applicants will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM in the Lake Shore Room at the Euclid Public Library (631 E. 222 Street, Euclid, OH 44123). City staff will provide information about eligible costs and activities, and to answer questions from applicants.
If you have any questions about CDBG funding, including past and present projects and programs, or assistance with the application process, please contact Community Development Manager Edward Chenock, Jr. at echenock@cityofeuclid.gov or (216) 289-8140.
