Community Development Block Grant

Community Development Block Grant Program
CITY OF MEDINA, OHIO
PY 2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
SMALL CITIES PROGRAMS 

The City of Medina applied to the Ohio Department of Development for funding under PY2023 the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program, a federally funded program administered by the State of Ohio Office of Community Development. The City applied for funds under the biennial program in the amount of $150,000.

Public hearings were held at Medina City Hall, 132 N. Elmwood Avenue, Medina, Ohio 44256, to provide citizens with pertinent information about the CDBG programs including an explanation of eligible activities and program requirements. The CDBG program can fund a broad range of activities, including: economic development projects, street projects, water supply projects, drainage and sanitary sewer improvements, park improvements, demolition of unsafe structures, rehabilitation of housing and neighborhood facilities, and public service activities. The activities must be designed to primarily benefit low and moderate income persons or aid in the prevention or elimination of slum and blight. 

The PY23 CDBG Allocation Grant request included $75,000 for Public Service to provide funding for Medina County Public Transit service in the city, $45,000 for Code Enforcement, and $3,500 for Fair Housing programming.

For more information on current grants and Fair Housing Complaints or information, please contact:
Sarah Tome
132 North Elmwood Avenue
Medina, Ohio  44256
(330) 722-9038
[email protected]