Fort Bend County, Texas - PY 2026 CDBG, ESG, and HOME Grant Program Proposals - 2026
Fort Bend CountyCounty · Richmond, TX- Due
- Jun 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 29, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
Fort Bend County Community Development Department is soliciting grant applications for Program Year 2026 (PY 2026) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnership Funds (HOME). Funding supports public service activities, public facilities and infrastructure, economic development, emergency shelter, street outreach, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing, and affordable housing development. Total estimated funding allocations include $562,261 for CDBG Public Service, $2,061,625 for Public Facilities, $374,841 for Economic Development, $1,070,305.76 for HOME, and $322,009 for ESG. A virtual pre-application conference will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, and submission deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026 via email to [email protected]. Evaluation criteria include community benefit, development experience and past performance, operating capacity, community support, leverage of funds (minimum 25% match for capital projects/CDBG/HOME, 100% for ESG), and timeliness.
Community Benefit (Content and Project Narrative, 20 points), Development Experience and Past Performance (20 points), Operating Capacity (20 points), Community Support (10 points), Leverage of Funds (0-20 points), Timeliness (10 points)
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Summary
Fort Bend County Community Development Department is soliciting grant applications for Program Year 2026 (PY 2026) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnership Funds (HOME).
Funding supports public service activities, public facilities and infrastructure, economic development, emergency shelter, street outreach, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing, and affordable housing development. Total estimated funding allocations include $562,261 for CDBG Public Service, $2,061,625 for Public Facilities, $374,841 for Economic Development, $1,070,305.76 for HOME, and $322,009 for ESG. A virtual pre-application conference will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, and submission deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026 via email to [email protected]. Evaluation criteria include community benefit, development experience and past performance, operating capacity, community support, leverage of funds (minimum 25% match for capital projects/CDBG/HOME, 100% for ESG), and timeliness.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Signed and dated application form, Detailed Budget Worksheet, List of City Council/Board of Directors, City Council's/Board's authorization to request funds, City Council's/Board's designation of authorized official and contact person, Organization Chart, Sources and Uses of Funds Statement, Agency Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws, IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) Determination Letter, Letters of Commitment for all matching/other funds, Job Descriptions for all positions requesting CDBG funding, Most recent financial statements and independent audit, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), Proof of UEI registration / SAM.gov printout, Documentation supporting national objective, Photographs of Project Site, Low- and Moderate-Income Data, Map of project/program area, Flood Plain Map of Project Site, Citations issued by state or local regulatory agencies, Results of lab testing, reports and studies, Letters of support or partnership agreements, Affidavit of Ownership or Control, Completed and signed Conflict of Interest (COI) Disclosure Form and IRS 990 COI, Anti-Collusion Statement, Certification Regarding Lobbying, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL), ACH Form, New Vendor Form
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Richmond, Texas
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Fort Bend County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 29, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Fort Bend County in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Community Benefit (Content and Project Narrative, 20 points), Development Experience and Past Performance (20 points), Operating Capacity (20 points), Community Support (10 points), Leverage of Funds..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Fort Bend County?
All active and historical solicitations from Fort Bend County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Fort Bend County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Signed and dated application form, Detailed Budget Worksheet, List of City Council/Board of Directors, City Council's/Board's authorization to request funds, City Council's/Board's designation of auth. Review the full document from Fort Bend County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Richmond, Texas. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.