The Federal Fund Grant Management team administers federal entitlement grants from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These grants include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME).
How to Apply for Funding
The 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) process is now closed and will reopen again in Summer 2026. The 2026 RFPs with information packets can be viewed at the links below. Please note that the terms of RFPs are subject to change on an annual basis.
CDBG Information Packet and RFP
HOME Information Packet and RFP
ESG Information Packet and RFP
Who is eligible to receive a grant?
- Local nonprofit organizations
- Organizations with projects that meet current priority needs
- Organizations with projects that assist residents with incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income
CDBG and ESG projects must be located within South Bend city limits
HOME projects must be located within St. Joseph County.
Contact federalgrants@southbendin.gov for questions regarding eligibility.
Federal Grants Available
The City of South Bend receives the following grants:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Annual funding: Approximately $2 million
Priorities:
- Affordable housing
- Public facility improvements
- Public services
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Annual funding: Approximately $200,000
Priorities:
- Shelter operations
- Rapid rehousing
- Tenant-based rental assistance
The St. Joseph County Housing Consortium receives the following grants:
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Annual funding: Approximately $1 million
Priorities:
- Affordable housing
- Tenant-based rental assistance
HOME Investment Partnership Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)
One-time funding: Approximately $3.4 million
Priorities:
- Construction of non-congregate shelter
- Supportive services
Housing & Community Development Plan (HCD Plan)
HUD requires that local governments prepare an HCD Plan, also known as a Consolidated Plan, every five years. This plan is designed to help communities assess:
- Affordable housing needs
- Community needs
- Market conditions
The HCD Plan is prepared by the St. Joseph County Housing Consortium, with consultation with City of South Bend, City of Mishawaka, and St. Joseph County. The City of South Bend provides staffing to the St. Joseph Housing Consortium. An Annual Action Plan (AAP) is prepared each year which outlines funding plans for that particular year.
Documents
Five Year HCD Plans
- 2025 – 2029 Housing and Community Development Plan
- 2025 – 2029 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
Annual Action Plans
- 2025 Annual Action Plan (included in the 2025 – 2029 HCD Plan
- 2026 Annual Action Plan – COMING SOON
- 2027 Annual Action Plan – Available in 2026
- 2028 Annual Action Plan – Available in 2027
- 2029 Annual Action Plan – Available in 2028
Performance Reports
- 2025 CAPER – Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report – COMING SOON
- 2026 CAPER – Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report – Available 2027
- 2027 CAPER – Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report – Available 2028
- 2028 CAPER – Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report – Available 2029
- 2029 CAPER – Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report – Available 2030
HUD Notices
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Events, Trainings, and Technical Assistance
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