City Of East Chicago

City of East Chicago, a U.S. local government entity based in East Chicago, Indiana, is registered with SAM.gov as an eligible recipient of federal grants and currently maintains an active registration through October 2026. The City serves as a municipal government providing essential community development and public services to its residents. Through its federal grant portfolio, City of East Chicago receives funding primarily from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support affordable housing initiatives, community development, and infrastructure improvements that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

City of East Chicago has established itself as an active participant in several major federal grant programs administered by HUD's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. The municipality has received recurring annual formula grants through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, most recently awarded $245,110.98 in September 2025, to finance affordable housing activities including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance, acquisition and construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance. Additionally, the City has been a consistent recipient of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) under the Entitlement Grants program to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities. Beyond HUD programs, City of East Chicago received a $240,000 project grant from the Federal Highway Administration's Safe Streets and Roads for All program in June 2023 to fund engineering and road improvement projects enhancing safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists through March 2025. The City has also served as a subgrantee, receiving funding flows from state-level administrators including the Indiana Department of Transportation for preliminary engineering and construction engineering projects, the Indiana Finance Authority for lead service line replacement initiatives, the Indiana Department of Health for public health emergency preparedness, and Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission for public transit operating assistance totaling $493,652.