Federal grants to City of Akron
City of Akron in Akron, Ohio received $57.2 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 25 awards. Its largest program was Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, with $30.9 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $8.1 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$57.2 million
- Awards25
- Awarded in FY 2025$8.1 million
- Largest award$7.0 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 7 | $16.5 million |
| FY 2022 | 4 | $8.4 million |
| FY 2023 | 5 | $8.6 million |
| FY 2024 | 5 | $15.6 million |
| FY 2025 | 5 | $8.1 million |
Programs that fund City of Akron
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 6 | $30.9 million |
| Home Investment Partnerships Program | 6 | $13.2 million |
| Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program | 1 | $7.0 million |
| Emergency Solutions Grant Program | 6 | $4.4 million |
| Continuum of Care Program | 5 | $927,490 |
| Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program | 1 | $750,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 25 | $57.2 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: the lead-based paint hazard reduction (LHR) grant program is to maximize the number of children under the age of six protected from lead poisoning by assisting states, cities, counties/parishes, native american tribes or other units of local government in undertaking comprehensive programs | Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program | September 30, 2024 | $7.0 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 27, 2021 | $6.2 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 8, 2022 | $6.0 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | July 12, 2023 | $6.0 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 30, 2024 | $5.8 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 25, 2025 | $5.8 million |
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 20, 2021 | $5.3 million |
| Emergency solutions grant program | Emergency Solutions Grant Program | March 5, 2021 | $1.8 million |
| Purpose: the home investment partnerships program (HOME) provides need-based formula grants to states and local governments that are used to fund activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-inc | Home Investment Partnerships Program | July 12, 2023 | $1.7 million |
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 20, 2022 | $1.7 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Akron get?
$57.2 million in 25 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Akron the most?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, with $57.2 million in 25 awards.
What is City of Akron's largest federal grant?
$7.0 million under Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program, with its first action in the period on September 30, 2024. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Akron?
Its largest are Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, Home Investment Partnerships Program and Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program.
Other grant recipients in Akron
- Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Metro Regional Transit Authority
- The University of Akron
- Akron Summit Community Action Inc
- Firstenergy Service Company
- Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron
- Vantage Aging
- International Chemical Workers Union
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