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PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Bureau of Economic Development, Department of Planning and Development
Grantee: Department of Planning and Development
Grantor: The Department of Housing and Urban Development
Request: Proposed grant award for CDBG, ESG and HOME, the 2026 Program Year
Purpose: To support various community development, homeless and social services, affordable housing and economic activities in suburban Cook County.
Grant Amount:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): $9,707,444
HOME Investment Partnerships: $5,680,439.94
Emergency Solution Grant (ESG): $847,543
Grant Period:
CDBG: 10/1/2026 - 9/30/2033
HOME: 10/1/2026 - 9/30/2034
ESG: 10/1/2026 - 9/30/2028
Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: .
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: Transmitted herewith are the proposed funding sources and categories for the 2026 Program Year for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs.
The CDBG program or Community Development Block Grant program is a federal grant program funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It provides annual grants to states, cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by offering decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, primarily for low and moderate-include residents and areas.
ESG funding may be utilized to support various shelter and service activities for the benefit of homeless persons or persons at-risk of homelessness.
HOME funding may be utilized to support affordable housing development activities for the benefit of low-income persons.
These funds are provided to Cook County via an annual formula through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Cook County then distributes these funds to municipalities and nonprofit organizations to support infrastructure improvements, as well as social services and homeless prevention in income-eligible communities within suburban Cook County.
The Department of Planning and Development, as part of the Bureau of Economic Development, respectfully requests approval of the recommended proposed funding sources and uses for the 2026 CDBG, ESG, and HOME funds; and that the Bureau Chief of Economic Development or his/her designee be authorized to execute, on behalf of the County of Cook any and all documents necessary to further the approval herein, including but not limited to, subrecipient agreements, intergovernmental agreements, amendments, and modifications thereto, loan documents, lien assignments, releases of mortgages and liens, and mortgage assumptions.
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