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The City of Bloomington offers residents and businesses various grant opportunities.
Local-Motion Grant Program
A grant to support initiatives that strengthen our diverse and vibrant bicycling and walking culture.
Grants, Opportunities, and Professional Development
Grants for nonprofit organizations on arts-related projects
Community Development Block Grants
The City of Bloomington allocates Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Grants & Programs for Neighborhoods
Grants and programs for neighborhood-based organizations
Jack Hopkins Social Services Funding Program
Grants for social service agencies making differences in the lives of City residents in need
Housing Grant and Loan Programs
Grants and loans for eligible City residents to rehabilitate/repair housing or purchase housing.
Zone Arts Grant
Offered in partnership with the Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District, (BEAD), the Zone Arts Grant Program is designed to help support arts activities within the boundaries of the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Zone.
Residential Stormwater Grants
The City of Bloomington Utilities now offers grants for qualifying homeowners to help improve stormwater drainage
Downtown Outreach Grants
Downtown Outreach Grants fund projects that will improve the human condition of Bloomington residents who are unhoused or who are at risk of homelessness. The Community and Family Resources Department is responsible for the distribution and administration of this fund.
Sustainability Grants
Funding for sustainability and environmentally friendly practices for residents, businesses, and organizations.
Digital Opportunity Grant
To address the challenges of the digital divide identified by ITS' 2020 digital survey, the City has established a digital grants fund to support local nonprofits in their efforts to bridge the digital divide. ITS anticipates inventive proposals that build capacity in the community to address digital opportunity challenges.