Federal grants to City of Lima
City of Lima in Lima, Ohio received $12.3 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 21 awards. Its largest program was Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, with $6.1 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $3.7 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$12.3 million
- Awards21
- Awarded in FY 2025$3.7 million
- Largest award$2.0 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 4 | $3.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 4 | $1.5 million |
| FY 2023 | 5 | $2.4 million |
| FY 2024 | 2 | $1.3 million |
| FY 2025 | 7 | $3.7 million |
Programs that fund City of Lima
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 6 | $6.1 million |
| Home Investment Partnerships Program | 6 | $2.6 million |
| Renewable Energy Research and Development | 2 | $2.5 million |
| Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements | 1 | $500,000 |
| Safe Streets and Roads for All | 1 | $240,000 |
| Assistance to Firefighters Grant | 1 | $170,909 |
| Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | 4 | $101,155 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 12 | $8.7 million |
| Department of Energy | 2 | $2.5 million |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 1 | $500,000 |
| Department of Transportation | 1 | $240,000 |
| Department of Homeland Security | 1 | $170,909 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The city of lima, Ohio is constructing a floating photovoltaic (FPV) facility on the surface of twin lake reservoir, adjacent to the city's water treatment plant. The fpv system will have a power output of 2MW, consisting of over 3,500 pv panels spanning more than 4 acres of water surface. The power | Renewable Energy Research and Development | September 15, 2025 | $2.0 million |
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 20, 2021 | $1.1 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 2, 2021 | $1.1 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 13, 2022 | $1.1 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 11, 2024 | $1.1 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 24, 2023 | $1.1 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 17, 2025 | $1.0 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | March 5, 2021 | $822,207 |
| The city of lima, Ohio is constructing a floating photovoltaic (FPV) facility on the surface of twin lake reservoir, located next to the city of lima’s water treatment plant. The fpv system will have a power output of 2MW and will consist of over 3,500 pv panels spanning over 4 acres of water surfac | Renewable Energy Research and Development | September 27, 2023 | $500,000 |
| Description: brownfields are real property, the expansion, development or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. This agreement will provide funding for city of lima to conduct eligible assessment-related activities | Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements | August 22, 2023 | $500,000 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Lima get?
$12.3 million in 21 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Lima the most?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, with $8.7 million in 12 awards. The Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency follow.
What is City of Lima's largest federal grant?
$2.0 million under Renewable Energy Research and Development, with its first action in the period on September 15, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Lima?
Its largest are Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, Home Investment Partnerships Program and Renewable Energy Research and Development.
Other grant recipients in Lima
- Health Partners of Western Ohio
- West Ohio Community Action Partnership
- University of Northwestern Ohio
- James a Rhodes State College
- Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Allen County Regional Transit Authority
- Family Resource Center of Northwest Ohio Inc
- Allen County Regional Airport Authority
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