Grant Funding Availability

The Mayor’s Matching Grant Program was implemented in 1994 to partner with neighborhood associations, schools and non-profit organizations to fund projects which address neighborhood needs, improve education and build community pride. 

The grant is awarded on a bi-annual basis. The grant deadlines are the last Friday in March and the last Friday in September. Grant terms start June 1 (for applications submitted by the March deadline) and January 1 (for applications submitted by the September deadline). 

Apply for a Mayor's Matching Grant

The City of Orlando has been awarded $58,032,405 through the American Rescue Plan Act’s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.

Read the City of Orlando’s 2024 Recovery Plan.

Notice of Program Year 2025-2026 Action Plan and Funding Availability

The City of Orlando Housing and Community Development Department is anticipating an announcement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the Program Year 2025-2026 (PY2025) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (HOPWA).

The federal funding allocations for Program Year 2024 were $2,514,174 in CDBG, $213,100 in ESG, $1,186,469 in HOME, and $5,674,618 in HOPWA. The city anticipates receiving similar funding allocations for PY2025 and is soliciting proposals from non-profit organizations that serve the community. This notice begins the local application process.

HOME program funding applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. HOPWA program funds are administered by Orange County. CDBG program funds are available for the provision of affordable housing, community and economic development activities, and assistance for low- and moderate-income persons and special populations within the City of Orlando. The city will give priority to affordable housing and related services.

ESG program funds are available for activities that support rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention and emergency shelters. Activities funded by CDBG and ESG programs must contribute to the goals and objectives of the City of Orlando Consolidated Plan and meet all applicable federal requirements.

All interested non-profit agencies are invited to apply for PY2025 grant funding. The CDBG pre-application and ESG application are available on ZoomGrants. You will need to create an account or sign in to your existing account to apply. 

Applications, program instructions and eligible activity guidance are available on ZoomGrants.

For additional information, or if you require special accommodations, please contact Andres Burgos at 407.246.4492 or andres.burgos@orlando.gov.

CDBG / ESG Schedule  

1st Public Hearing & Technical Assistance Workshop: Monday, February 17, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

CDBG Pre-Application Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025, 5 p.m. 

Final Application Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2025, 5 p.m. 

CDBG - Public Services - Applicant Presentations: Monday, May 12, 2025, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.  

CDBG - Public Facilities - Applicant Presentations: Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

ESG Applicant Presentations: Friday, May 16, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  

2nd Public Hearing: Monday, July 7, 2025: 5 p.m. 

Final funding awards: July - October 2025

Below is a weekly digest of grant opportunities, powered by eCivis, updated on Mondays. For details on any grant opportunity or to request a 30-day eCivis license, contact grants@orlando.gov. The 30-day license is available on a first-come, first served basis to nonprofit organizations with offices in Orange County that serve the residents of the City of Orlando.