Public Services and ESG Subrecipients

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Published: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 09:27

The applications for the 2024 Notice of Funding Availability for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) is now open.

Community Development Block Grant Public Services

The CDBG program provides the City with the opportunity to develop viable communities by funding activities that provide decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. Funds may be used to carry out a wide range of community development activities, such as neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and the provision of improved community facilities and services.

Emergency Solutions Grant

The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) is a formula grant allocated by HUD according to population and other demographic factors to eligible jurisdictions nationwide. As a result of HEARTH Act changes, OHNS has established four separate eligible ESG program areas:

1. Shelter Program
2. Rapid Re-housing
3. Homeless Prevention Program
4. Street Outreach Program

How to Apply

Learn More About the Application Process

Pre-Recorded CDBG & ESG Application  Technical Assistance Passcode: I$q$8A2m		Recorded Neighborly Walk-Through Technical Assistance Passcode: f7U!K*i4

CDBG & ESG Documents

2023 Client Profile Form - Word | Fillable PDF

2023 Claims Suite

Subrecipient Agreement Amendment Request Form

Neighborly Training | Password: y4MJ!&UQ 

Playing by the Rules - A Handbook for Subrecipients (updated Feb. 2022)

ESG Manual

Fort Wayne Community Resources & Needs Assessment

HUD Qualified Census Tracts

Participant User Guide

2022 Board Meetings

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Published: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 15:23

2022 Board Meetings

January 13, 2022
January 2022 Agenda - PDF
December 2021 Meeting Minutes - PDF

February 10, 2022
February 2022 Agenda - PDF
January 2022 Meeting Minutes - PDF

March 10, 2022
March 2022 Agenda - PDF
February 2022 Meeting Minutes - PDF

April 14, 2022
April 2022 Agenda - PDF
March 2022 Meeting Minutes - PDF

May 12, 2022
May 2022 Agenda - PDF
April 2022 Meeting Minues - PDF

June 9, 2022
June 2022 Agenda - PDF
May 2022 Meeting Minutes - PDF

July 14, 2022
July 2022 Agenda - PDF
June 2022 Meeting Minutes - PDF

August 11, 2022
August 2022 Agenda - PDF
July 2022 Meeting Minutes PDF

September 8, 2022
September 2022 Agenda - PDF
August 2022 Meeting Minutes - PDF

October 13, 2022
October 2022 Agenda - PDF
September 2022 Meeting Minutes - PDF

November 10, 2022
November 2022 Agenda
October 2022 Meeting Minutes - PDF

December 8, 2022
December 2022 Agenda - PDF
November 2022 Meeting Minutes

East Central Plan

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Published: Thursday, 10 August 2023 13:35

The City of Fort Wayne's Neighborhood Planning & Activation Workgroup is working closely with stakeholders in the East Central Planning Area to develop a new ten-year strategic framework for the neighborhood. 

What is East Central 2035?

The City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division's Neighborhood Planning and Activation Workgroup is working with the East Central Neighborhood Association and several local organizations and institutions to develop East Central 2035. The expected outcome of this work is a 10-year neighborhood plan that provides a shared vision and direction for the East Central neighborhood, providing strategies for investing in growth, building community, and improving the quality of life for neighborhood residents, businesses, and organizations. 

Why Do We Need a Neighborhood Plan?

You may ask why a neighborhood plan is important. The neighborhood planning process offers local stakeholders the opportunity to come together and shape the future of your neighborhood. Neighborhood plans do a lot for a community, including (1) engaging residents and businesses in identifying a future vision for the area and providing strategies and recommendations for achieving that vision, (2) providing detailed recommendations for the neighborhood to ensure neighborhoods grow as envisioned by the plan, and (3) provide a level of analysis, detail, and guidance on issues affecting local areas that a "comprehensive" citywide plan cannot. 

Who Is Involved In Creating a Neighborhood Plan?

In short, everyone! This plan involves anyone who lives, works, worships, and participates in the neighborhoods in the East Central Planning Area, and we want to ensure your voice is included. Direct involvement from the neighborhood's stakeholders and residents is central to developing a neighborhood plan. To ensure that the neighborhood planning process goes smoothly, a team of steering committee members, made up of residents and business owners in the East Central Planning Area, meet regularly to provide feedback and guidance in the plan development process. 

Community Engagement

Crucial to a good plan is the voices of the community. The East Central 2035 plan is seeking input through a variety of outreach opportunities including the following: 

East Central Neighborhood Input Map: Use the interactive mapping tool to provide feedback and input in the Neighborhood Plan. We are looking for suggestions from dangerous intersections to lighting improvements and redevelopment opportunities. These suggestions will be compiled and evaluated when drafting the plan goals and strategies. 

HVAC Program

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Published: Thursday, 10 August 2023 08:54

The City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services Homeowner Repair Heating/Air Conditioning Loan program is now closed. 

Downtown Mural 2

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Published: Tuesday, 18 July 2023 16:45

Mural Location: 310 W. Berry Street

Theme:  Equal Opportunity

Subjects:  Harriet A. Miller and Monica Wehrle

Artist:  Lyndy Bazile


Harriet A. Miller and Monica Wehrle

Harriet Miller and Monica Wehrle were instrumental in the formation and execution of three social justice efforts for Fort Wayne: the establishment of the Women’s Bureau in 1977, the creation of Run Jane Run – a multisport event for adult amateur female athletes- and their participation in the 2014 ACLU lawsuit advocating for marriage equality in Indiana.. All three success have made life better for women and the LGBT community. They continue to support women’s equality and LGBT civil rights at the local and national levels.

To view a video of Harriet Miller and Monica Wehrle discussing thier story click play below:

 Artist: Lyndy Bazile

Lyndy Bazile began her painting career in 2018 and is now a full-time artist at Studio Vwazen. Through her work, she aims to support historically marginalized communities by creating art that celebrates multiplicity and evokes pride in diverse identities. Lyndy also utilizes her studio time to connect with her Haitian ancestry and to strengthen her spiritual practice.

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