Grants Funding Opportunities

Program Year 2025 applications for CDBG, ESG, and HOME funding are no longer being accepted.

The City of Arlington leverages federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address critical challenges through a structured and collaborative approach guided by its Grants Management Department. By integrating federal resources and collaboration with various local non-profit organizations, Arlington’s Grants Management department ensures that HUD funding translates into tangible, sustainable benefits for its residents.

The are 3 main grant types provided by HUD to the City of Arlington that are available:

  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG):   Funds community development initiatives through eligible programs like affordable housing projects, infrastructure improvements (e.g., streetscapes, parks), and public services (e.g., job training, childcare) in low-income neighborhoods.
  • HOME Investment Partnerships Program: Supports the creation or rehabilitation of affordable housing units, potentially through partnerships with developers or nonprofits.
  • Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG): Funds homelessness prevention initiatives, such as emergency shelters, rapid rehousing programs, and outreach services.

 

Program Overview

Each year, the City of Arlington anticipates receipt of funding from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) after the fiscal year annual budget is approved through Congress.  The Grants Management Department will release a Notice of Funding Availability with an official publication and a Request for Proposal to applicants who may be eligible for CDBG, ESG and HOME grants.

How to Apply?

Please see below step-by-step instructions to create an account and submit an application through our Neighborly software.

Create an account on Neighborly Software.

  1. Register for a new account.
  2. Select a program to apply for, then click the Apply button to get started.
  3. Make sure your account information is complete and accurate.
  4. Complete your application and click Submit.

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When can we apply?

The annual Action Plan cycle for the next program year starts with announcing the Request for Proposal Workshop Training that provides details on applying for grants.   A general timeline is provided below for key dates in the Action Plan cycle: 

Request for Proposals Timeline

  • Pre-Release of Program Year funding availability and Request for Proposals Training Workshop - end of October
  • Deadline for submission of applications for CDBG, ESG, and HOME grants - early December
  • Review of proposals by City staff and United Way Grants Committee- January
  • City Council Community and Development Committee Review - February - March
  • Preliminary award notices to applicants - March - April

Submission of the Annual Action Plan & Grant Awards Timeline

  • Publication of 30-day public comment period and public hearings - March - April
  • City Council Review of the Action Plan - April - May
  • Applicants notified of grant awards - May
  • HUD review and approval of Action Plan - June
  • Subrecipient Workshop Training - before July
  • Contract Year begins - July 1st.

Are there any other requirements to apply for HUD grant funding?

Registration of your organization through sam.gov is required to get obtain a Unique Identifier ID (UID) and must be active before the contract is finalized. This is a requirement to submit applications and contracts if awarded funding.  

Please go to our Grantee Resource section below to see more information for eligibility requirements for the CDBG, ESG or HOME grant programs.

Still have questions?

If you have further questions on applications for grant funding, timelines, or funding opportunities, please contact us at our email grantsmanagment@arlingtontx.gov.

 

Neighborly Applications and Scoresheets

Samples of the Neighborly applications and Scoring sheets from 2025 Program Year Request for Proposals and Action Plan 

We are no longer accepting applications for CDBG, ESG, and Home grants for the 2025 program year.

PY25 Program Applications

PY25 RFP Scoresheets

Grantee Resources

We have provided other resources for more details about the different programs as well as the video from the latest Funding Availability Workshop.

Helpful Documents

PY2025 Funding Availability Workshop Presentation

Funding Availability Workshop

There are no scheduled Funding Availability Workshops at this time; please check back for future dates and times.