The Philadelphia City Council has authorized the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to apply for and accept over $76 million in federal and state grants. These funds will support critical housing and community development initiatives across the city. Key federal applications include approximately $44.3 million for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, $11.3 million for the HOME Investment Partnership program, $9.6 million for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), and $3.9 million for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program. Additionally, the city is seeking up to $5 million from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for blight prevention and elimination. An additional $2 million is sought from the Keystone Communities Program for various initiatives like Elm Street, Main Street, Façade and Planning, Public Improvement, and Accessible Housing grants. The ordinance also authorizes the use of the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for up to $20 million, leveraging additional funds for community revitalization. The Director of Planning and Development is authorized to act as the city's representative for these applications. The bill was introduced on 2025/05/29.