Announcement: Release of Community Development Grant Application (CDGA) and TA workshops 

The City of Chicago invites you to attend an upcoming Technical Assistance Workshop on the Community Development Grant Application (CDGA) Request for Proposals (RFP) for social services, housing, and economic development programs. These programs are primarily funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. A number of DFSS program models will be included in the CDGA RFP; please find a list at the end of this email. I also want raise to your awareness that this year the majority of the program models awarded through this process will have a three-year initial contract term, from 1/1/2026 through 12/31/2028. 

Details about the program models in this RFP are available in the 2025 Community Development Grant Application book at the following link, and the application window will open on April 1: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/obm/supp_info/Grants_Management/CAPERs/2025%20CDGA%20Book.pdf 

We encourage any interested organization to review the program models available through this RFP and consider submitting a proposal!

Upcoming Workshop Details: 
The RFP will cover contracts starting in 2026, with the application window open from April 1, 2025, through June 02, 2025. Each session will provide valuable grant writing workshops, technical assistance on iSupplier application submissions, and an overview of program requirements.

Workshop Sessions: 

• In-Person:
  • Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 
    Kennedy-King College, 6301 S. Halsted St, Chicago, IL 
  • Monday, April 7, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 
    Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 
• Virtual Session: 
  • Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM 
    Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 273 668 472 317, Passcode: LE3rg2Qs) 

Public Hearing on the 2024 CAPER: 
The Kennedy-King College session will conclude with a public hearing on the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to review the City's performance in administering HUD-funded programs. 

• Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 

• Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM 

• Location: Kennedy-King College, 6301 S. Halsted St, Chicago, IL 

The 2024 CAPER is published for public comment at this link. Comments will be accepted via email at GrantSupport@cityofchicago.org. 

To register for a session, please visit CDGA Workshop Registration. 

Spanish and sign language interpreters are available upon request. If you need ADA accommodations or have questions, please email GrantSupport@cityofchicago.org. 

Please visit https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dps/isupplier.html for additional information about registering for and using the City’s eProcurement system, and to view current bid opportunities. 

We look forward to your participation!

DFSS Programs Models included: 

• Division on Gender Based Violence: Counseling and Legal Advocacy Services for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence 
• Division on Gender Based Violence: Legal Services for Survivors of Gender Based Violence and Human Trafficking 
• Division on Gender Based Violence: Multi-Disciplinary Team Services for Survivors of Gender Based Violence 
• Division on Gender Based Violence: Resource and Information Advocates 
• Division on Gender Based Violence: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Services 
• Homeless Services Division: Centralized Shelter Intake, Transportation, and Crisis Response 
• Homeless Services Division: Drop-In Centers 
• Homeless Services Division: Frequent User Service Engagement (FUSE) 
• Homeless Services Division: Homeless Street Outreach
• Homeless Services Division: Permanent Supportive Housing Support Services including Safe Havens 
• Homeless Services Division: Rapid Re-Housing Program Coordinator 
• Homeless Services Division: Rental Assistance Program Manager 
• Homeless Services Division: Shelter 
• Homeless Services Division: Youth Transitional Housing 
• Human Services Division: Emergency Food for At-Risk Populations 
• Senior Services Division: Case Advocacy and Support for Vulnerable Older Adults 
• Senior Services Division: Home Delivered Meal Services 
• Senior Services Division: Intensive Case Advocacy and Support for Vulnerable Older Adults 
• Workforce Services Division: Employment Preparation and Placement 
• Workforce Services Division: Industry-Specific Job Training 
• Workforce Services Division: Transitional Jobs Program