Notice of Program Year 2025-2026 Action Plan and Funding Availability

Last updated on February 10, 2025

The City of Orlando Housing and Community Development Department is anticipating an announcement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the Program Year 2025-2026 (PY2025) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (HOPWA).

The federal funding allocations for Program Year 2024 were $2,514,174 in CDBG, $213,100 in ESG, $1,186,469 in HOME, and $5,674,618 in HOPWA. The city anticipates receiving similar funding allocations for PY2025 and is soliciting proposals from non-profit organizations that serve the community. This notice begins the local application process.

HOME program funding applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. HOPWA program funds are administered by Orange County. CDBG program funds are available for the provision of affordable housing, community and economic development activities, and assistance for low- and moderate-income persons and special populations within the City of Orlando. The city will give priority to affordable housing and related services.

ESG program funds are available for activities that support rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention and emergency shelters. Activities funded by CDBG and ESG programs must contribute to the goals and objectives of the City of Orlando Consolidated Plan and meet all applicable federal requirements.

All interested non-profit agencies are invited to apply for PY2025 grant funding. The CDBG pre-application and ESG application are available on ZoomGrants. You will need to create an account or sign in to your existing account to apply.

The pre-application deadline for CDBG funding is Friday, March 14, 2025. Final applications for CDBG and ESG funding are due at 5 p.m. EST on Friday, March 28, 2025. Preliminary funding recommendations will be determined in June 2025. Final funding awards and contracting will occur from July to October 2025. For additional dates, see below.

Applications, program instructions and eligible activity guidance are available on ZoomGrants.

For additional information, or if you require special accommodations, please contact Andres Burgos at 407.246.4492 or andres.burgos@orlando.gov.