Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Our Department

The Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) offers a wide variety of services that are specifically designed to maintain and expand the Barberton community as a great place to live, work, and play. Many of our services are funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program supports community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities. To support community development, activities are identified through an ongoing process. Activities may address needs such as infrastructure, economic development projects, public facilities installation, community centers, housing rehabilitation, public services, clearance/acquisition, microenterprise assistance, code enforcement, homeowner assistance, etc.

CDBG AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

Barberton Residential Rehabilitation Program

This program is designed for Barberton residents living in owner occupied, single family homes. This program is funded through Barberton Community Development Block Grant dollars with collaboration of the Summit County Department of Community & Economic Development.

Economic & Facade Improvement Grant Program: CDBG Applications are now available

The City of Barberton Planning Department will be accepting Economic Development applications on a rolling basis until the available allocation has been spent. The Economic Improvement Grant requires an eighty/twenty percent (80/20) match. The grant can pay up to a maximum of eighty (80%) of a project’s total cost. The Applicant will be responsible for the twenty (20%) match and may use other leveraged funding sources. For more information or to apply, click on the application link below.

Economic Development Grant Program Packet and Application

Public Services Grant Program: Accepting applications for the 2026 Program Year (10/1/26-9/30/27)

The City of Barberton Planning Department is accepting applications for CDBG Public Service Activities for the 2026 Project Year. The 2026 CDBG Project Year runs from October 1, 2026 until September 30, 2027 and will be awarded based on HUD’s TBD allocation. For more information, click on the link below containing the application.

PY 2026 Public Service Grant Program Packet and Application

Project Eligibility Guidelines

This application is intended for public service, non-profit, or government agencies that provide eligible Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities for low to moderate-income (LMI) individuals and households. The project must align with at least one objective of the Consolidated Plan. All projects must be ready to start at the time of application. The project must be completed within one (1) year, and all agreements will be made with October 1, as the effective start date. Upon agreement execution, all eligible expenses after October 1, will be funded. All CDBG rules and regulations are in place even if the City and the agency have not signed an executed agreement.

Funding is contingent upon the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approval of the City’s Annual Action Plan (AAP). All CDBG grants are reimbursement-based. Agencies should have the financial capacity to provide the proposed projects until reimbursement for eligible costs is available.

Application Review & Process

Applicants must complete a full application to be considered for CDBG grant funding. It is recommended that applicants contact the Department of Planning & Community Development (DPCD) to ensure that the proposed project is an eligible CDBG activity. Applications must be typed in the space provided on the application. Applications are in fillable PDF forms. If additional space is needed, the agency may attach additional pages. Please do not provide any additional attachments beyond those that have been requested. If there are requested attachments that the agency cannot provide, there must be an explanation regarding their omission. Complete applications must be submitted to be considered for funding.

The Project Review Committee (PRC) will review applications after the DPCD determines application completion. The PRC will evaluate applications based on the following criteria:

Application completion, including appropriate documentation attached,
Meeting an objective of the Consolidated Plan,
Project eligibility and feasibility,
Agency capacity,
Evidence of matching/leveraged funding,
Collaboration with other agencies, and
Other criteria deemed necessary by the PRC.

Participation and Representation

The Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) maintains active membership and board member status in several housing and community development organizations, including:

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2024 is now available (click here)

Questions & Comments

If you have any questions or comments regarding our community development programs or the application process, please contact Missy Shifferly, DPCD Community Development Administrator, at 330-848-6729 or MShifferly@cityofbarberton.com.