Opportunity
City of Aurora Opengov #301278
Aurora CDBG Grant Opportunity for Affordable Housing, Capital Improvements, and Community Services
Posted
September 14, 2026
Respond By
October 16, 2026
Identifier
301278
NAICS
925120, 236220, 624229, 237310, 561990
The City of Aurora, Illinois is inviting eligible organizations to apply for the 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, with a total funding pool of $1.3 million. - Government Buyer: - City of Aurora, Community Services Department - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a grant opportunity for organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Affordable housing development and support - Capital improvements for public buildings (construction, rehabilitation, soft costs) - Supportive services (child care, education, employment assistance) - Neighborhood reinvestment projects (streets, sidewalks, sewers, flood control, parks) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - New applicants, those not funded in the past three years, or those seeking capital improvement funds must schedule a pre-application meeting - Capital project applications require detailed cost estimates (including Davis-Bacon/Prevailing Wage Rates), a detailed scope of work, and current project photos - All applications must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal - Compliance with federal, state, and local procurement and conflict of interest policies is mandatory - All funding sources must be secured before project start - Projects must be completed by the end of the 2027 program year
Description
This solicitation is for the 2027 City of Aurora Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application. Applicants must schedule a pre-application meeting with City staff if they are new applicants, have not received CDBG funds in the last 3 years, or are applying for capital improvement funds. Eligible activities include affordable housing development, capital improvements for public buildings, supportive services, and neighborhood reinvestment activities. The total funding availability is $1.3 million, and applications must be submitted electronically by October 16, 2026.