2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AREAS PLAN UPDATE, AND PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AREAS PLAN UPDATE, AND PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) and Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSAs) The City administers Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) funding. These funds will support activities in Program Year 2026. The City estimates receiving the following funding amounts in Program Year 2026 and will make allocations pursuant to statutory caps and eligible activities, as reflected below: CDBG: $11,063,082 - Administration: 20% of Allocation - Public Services 15% of Allocation - Affordable Housing, Economic Development, and Public Facilities and Improvements Activities: 65% of Allocation HOME: $2,571,769.89 - Administration: 10% of Allocation - Affordable Housing Activities: 90% of Allocation ESG: $981,932HOPWA: $1,912,260 The 2026 Annual Action Plan will also include an update to the City's NRSA Plan. The 2026 Annual Action Plan will be updated and submitted to HUD once the actual funding allocation amounts have been released. Beginning on April 13, 2026, the draft 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) will be available on the City's website at the following URL for a 30-day public comment period: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/community-development/hud-entitlement-grant-submissions/ All comments on the 2026 AAP and Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) Plan should be submitted by May 13, 2026. Public Comments Written comments on the 2026 AAP, or the City's HUD-funded programs may be submitted to CMOGrantShared@cincinnati-oh.gov or to the City of Cincinnati, 801 Plum Street, Suite 158, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 to the attention of Morgan Sutter, Director of Grant Administration. Public Meeting Notice Community Development Advisory Board Meeting Monday, February 18, 2026, 11:00AM – 12:00 PM 805 Central Avenue, Suite 700, Griesel Conference Room Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 A public meeting will be held at Centennial II Plaza, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 700 in the Griesel Conference Room regarding the City's 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP). The Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) will provide feedback and provide recommendations to be considered when allocating funds or making programmatic adjustments to the AAP and when updating the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSA) Plan. All interested parties are welcome to participate in the Public Meeting. January 27 2026 LWOO0447165