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DuPage County panel approves opening 2027 CDBG, public service and ESG application cycle
Summary
The DuPage County Community Development Executive Committee voted to open the program year 2027 call for applications for CDBG neighborhood investment, CDBG public service and Emergency Solutions Grant programs; staff said the application mirrors last year and awaits Continuum of Care priorities.
The DuPage County Community Development Executive Committee voted June 2 to open the program year 2027 application cycle for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) neighborhood investment, CDBG public service and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. The committee approved the recommendation by roll call after staff described the proposed application structure.
Staff member Julie said the county is proposing to largely carry forward the prior application content and “open up a call for program year 2027,” while noting the county was awaiting additional input from the Continuum of Care that may require incorporation into the ESG or related priorities. She listed eligible neighborhood investment activities that the application will seek, including flood and drainage improvements, water and sewer work, parks and recreational facility upgrades, street and sidewalk improvements and accessibility upgrades such as automated doors, elevators, ADA ramps and restroom improvements. Julie also said the proposed public service applications would focus on housing supports such as housing navigation, rent or mortgage assistance, and case management, and that ESG applications would target homeless prevention, emergency shelter, street outreach and support for the homeless management information system.
Committee members moved and seconded the recommendation and the roll call recorded affirmative responses from members present; the motion carried. The transcript does not specify who made the motion or who seconded it. No members are recorded voting against or abstaining in the transcript excerpt.
Why this matters: CDBG neighborhood investment grants fund local infrastructure and accessibility projects that municipalities and the county leverage to address housing and neighborhood needs. Public service and ESG awards are a primary local source of funding for housing navigation, rental assistance and homelessness services.
Next steps: Staff will open the call for applications for program year 2027 and coordinate with the Continuum of Care to finalize any priority adjustments before the application deadline. The committee listed no additional informational items and adjourned to its next meeting on July 7, 2026.
