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ActiveCook County Department of Planning and Development · 2026

Cook County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

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Agency: Cook County Department of Planning and Development
Funding: Up to $500,000
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Non-profit agencies applying for Capital Improvement (public facility) projects.

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Cook County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is sponsored by Cook County Department of Planning and Development. Offers funding opportunities for municipalities and non-profits to enhance urban communities, focusing on infrastructure improvements or public services.

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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) applications (2026) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) applications (2026) Bureau of Economic Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) applications (2026) low-level alert: 2026 CDBG and ESG applications closed Applications for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant programs are now closed.

Each year, the Cook County Department of Planning and Development, which is part of the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, accepts, reviews and selects applications for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) programs through a competitive process.

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 suburban Cook County communities. Details on eligibility, the application process and an upcoming webinar are featured below.

Applications for the 2026 CDBG programs--Capital Improvement (includes economic development and demolition) and Public Service (includes planning)--as well as for the 2026 ESG program were open from January 14, 2026, until March 20, 2026. Applications are now closed.

CDBG-Capital Improvement: Suburban municipalities and nonprofit organizations serving suburban communities CDBG-Public Service: Nonprofit organizations serving suburban communities ESG: Nonprofit organizations serving suburban communities Review the application guides/manuals below for more information. Application submissions were required to be completed through an online process.

Steps included: Review the application guide/manual for the specific program you wish to apply to. CDBG (Capital Improvement and Public Service) Application Guide Prepare the application PDF for the program you wish to apply to--as listed below--as well as any other required or supplemental documents for your submission. Download the PDF, fill it out, save it, and then upload it as part of your official submission (available below).

Be sure to keep the document as a fillable PDF. We recommend not filling out the application PDF in your browser. Do not submit a scanned copy of your application.

CDBG-Capital Improvement application PDF CDBG-Public Service application PDF Complete the online submission form below to submit your application materials--be sure to include the application PDF--before the deadline. Make sure you have all materials ready to submit. You will not be able to save as you go.

CDBG-Capital Improvement submission form (Applications now closed.) CDBG-Public Service submission form (Applications now closed.) ESG submission form (Applications now closed.)

All applications were due by 5 p. m. on Friday, March 20, 2026.

NOTE: CDBG nonprofits may apply for one CDBG Capital Improvement, Economic Development or Demolition project or one CDBG Public Service/Planning project. There is a limit of one funding application per agency. The Cook County Department of Planning and Development held a webinar for interested 2026 CDBG and ESG applicants on February 4, 2026.

The webinar provided an overview of program-compliance guidelines, along with detailed information on applying for the grants. The webinar was be held in conjunction with the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways' 2026 Invest in Cook program. NOTE: The CDBG and ESG portion of the webinar begins at about the 1:06:20 mark.

Low- and Moderate-Income Data Overview Low- and Moderate-Income Data Income Data: Map Application Cook County Policy Roadmap Moving to Implementation (Cook County’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan) For more information, contact: sylvia. parham@cookcountyil. gov (CDBG-Capital Improvement) pamela.

white@cookcountyil. gov (CDBG-Public Service) ericka. branch@cookcountyil.

gov (ESG) Cook County Announces Call for Transportation and Community Development Grant Program Applications COOK COUNTY, IL—Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced a call for applications today for the County’s Department of Transportation and Highway’s (DoTH) Invest in Cook grant program to assist communities with transporta Bureau of Economic Development Office of Bureau Chief Economic Development Planning and Development: Community Development CDBG-Public Service and Planning Frequently Asked Questions (2026) (164.

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Eligibility Requirements

Non-profit agencies applying for Capital Improvement (public facility) projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Cook County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit agencies applying for Capital Improvement (public facility) projects. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Cook County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) offer?

The current listing shows up to $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Cook County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)?

Cook County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is funded by Cook County Department of Planning and Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Cook County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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