Public Hearing on FY 2026 CDBG Program funding and eligibility requirements.

Mahoning County is eligible for funding through the Ohio Department of Development under the FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The County will receive funding from the CDBG Community Development program. The Community Development Grant amount has yet to be determined by the Ohio Department of Development but is estimated to be $672,000 based on previous awards.
The County is also eligible to compete for competitive funding under the Critical Infrastructure, Target of Opportunity, Neighborhood Revitalization Programs, Residential Public Infrastructure, and Economic Development Loan and Public Infrastructure. The estimated maximum amount available under these programs is $500,000 for Critical Infrastructure and Economic Development Loan and Public Infrastructure and $750,000 for Neighborhood Revitalization and Residential Public Infrastructure. The Target of Opportunity grant ceiling varies based on statewide need and availability of funds.
The County is eligible to apply for the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) under a partnership agreement with the Cities of Campbell and Struthers. The maximum CHIP award is $400,000 for the County and $300,000 each for the cities.
A Public Hearing will be held on February 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., at the Commissioners' Hearing Room, Mahoning County Courthouse, in order to discuss the FY 2026 CDBG Program. At this Hearing, CDBG project eligibility requirements, and program guidelines will be explained.
On March 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., a Community Development Infrastructure Strategy (CDIS) meeting will be held at the Office of the Mahoning County Board of Commissioners, 21 West Boardman Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44503. An updated CDIS is required as part of the CDBG program application process. During this meeting, the update requirements will be outlined for communities interested in applying for CDBG funding.
Eligible CDBG activities can include roadway reconstruction, utility improvements, drainage improvements, sidewalk improvements, economic development projects, housing repair, and other related activities. All activities must primarily benefit low and moderate-income persons or eliminate conditions of slums and blight. The County CDBG Program does not include activities that are located within the City of Youngstown.
All citizens are invited to attend this hearing to ask questions or make suggestions regarding the County CDBG Program. No funding decisions will be made at this Hearing.
Maria KnightClerk of the Board#041-2T-February 10, 17, 2026-#1234___________________________________________________________