Federal Programs
DMD's Community Development staff is responsible for the overall administration of federal grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:
- Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG)
- HOME Investment Partnerships Program
- Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
- Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Additionally, Community Development is responsible for other grant funds received from the Indiana Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, and other agencies.
The administration of CDBG, HOME, NSP and ESG projects includes:
- Disbursement of funds
- Financial reporting
- Monitoring the progress of each project
Community Development staff conducts the annual funding process from the solicitation of project proposals to the submission of the Consolidated Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The entire process encompasses about seven months and includes:
- Review by staff
- Citizens Advisory Committee submits recommendations to the Mayor
- Mayor reviews recommendations
- Presentation of Mayor's recommendations to the City Council
- Final budget action by the City Council
US Department of Housing and Urban Development reviews our programs each year and sends us a report.
Consolidated Plan
The City of Evansville's 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan was recently approved by HUD. Please see the "Consolidated Plan" Topic of Interest link for more information.
Federal Grant Proposals
2027 CDBG / ESG Grant Training Presentation
Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
2027 CDBG Proposal Packet - 2027 CDBG Proposal
2027 ESG Proposal Packet - 2027 ESG Proposal
2027 HOME Proposal Packet - pending
- 2026 HOME Proposal
- 2026 Homebuyer Subsidy Layering Workbook - Rev. 2026-07-01
- 2026 Rental Subsidy Layering Workbook - Rev. 2026-07-01
Annual Action Plans - 2026 pending HUD approval
Annual plan to address needs identified in the current Consolidated Plan.
Action Plan Substantial Amendments Recently Completed
Comment period ended May 28, 2026 - 2026 Action Plan Draft 4.28.26
Comment period ended March 11th, 2026, at 4:00 PM - Substantial Amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan. The purpose of the amendment is to re-allocate HOME-ARP funds. 2021 Action Plan HOME-ARP Substantial Amendment
Comment period ended March 26th, 2026, at 4:00 PM - Substantial Amendment to the 2023 Annual Action Plan. The purpose of the amendment is to re-allocate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds. 2023 Action Plan Substantial Amendment 2.24.26
Progress Reports
Grantees report on accomplishments and progress toward Consolidated Plan goals in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The link below provides a drafted copy of the City's 2024 CAPER. Public comment period will end on September 22, 2025.
HOME-ARP
The HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) provides funding to HOME PJs to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability across the country.
Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis for HOME-ARP Funding Evansville, IN
Manuals
Summaries of how federal programs are to be managed
- 2024 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Manual: Part I
- 2024 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Manual: Part II
- Playing by the Rules a Handbook for CDBG Subrecipients
2023 Community Development Brochure
- Useful Links
