# 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.

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