City of Joliet Issues Final Reminder for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Applications

JOLIET, Ill. - The City of Joliet is issuing a final reminder to eligible organizations that the deadline to apply for 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding is Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. The City anticipates receiving CDBG funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2026 Program Year and encourages all interested applicants to submit materials before the deadline.

Application materials are available at: https://www.joliet.gov/government/departments/community-development/neighborhood-services-division/hud-notices

All funded projects and programs must be located in low- to moderate-income areas or primarily serve low- to moderate-income households. Applicants are reminded that all required documentation must be submitted to meet eligibility criteria, including organizational, financial, and project-specific materials. The City's estimated CDBG allocation for 2026 is $924,055.

Final Opportunities for Assistance

Applicants who need guidance are encouraged to attend the last remaining open office hours sessions:

• April 27, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (City Hall, Conference Room 1)
• April 28, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (City Hall, Conference Room 1)
• April 29, all day (Virtual; please call 815-724-3532 for a link)

No appointments are necessary. One-on-one technical assistance remains available upon request through the application deadline.

For questions, technical assistance, or instructions on submitting paper applications, please contact:

Brigette Roehr

815-724-3532

[email protected]