Peoria Standard

The city of Peoria is accepting applications from not-for-profits, 501(c)3 organizations, and government agencies for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services funding from Monday, Aug. 5, through Friday, Aug. 30.

The city receives CDBG funding annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Up to 15% of the city's annual funding can be allocated to agencies for programs serving low and moderate-income individuals. Each organization is limited to one application with a maximum award of $30,000.

City staff will offer a virtual application training session on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. via GoToMeeting. A recording of this session will be available on the city's website under the CDBG Public Services page.

There are two ways to view the application training session:

- Online: Visit GoToMeeting on your computer, smartphone, or tablet.

- Phone: Dial 1-646-749-3129 and enter the access code: 971-499-181

Interested not-for-profits, 501(c)3 organizations, and government agencies can apply online at the city's website under the CDBG Public Services page. Applications will be accepted from Monday, Aug. 5 at 8 a.m. through Friday, Aug. 30 at 2 p.m.

Eligible applications will be reviewed by the CDBG Public Services Advisory Commission, and agencies will be notified of funding decisions following City Council approval. A list of selected sub-recipients will be available online on the city's website under the CDBG Public Services page.

For more information, please contact Community Development Director Joe Dulin by email or by calling 309-494-8631.