Community Development Block Grant

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) fund eligible economic development, municipal public improvements, housing development projects, and programs. CDBG projects are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).

Now Accepting Applications for 2025 CDBG Program (YR 51)

• Pre-Applications: For new applicants and construction projects, the pre-application period is 08/12/2024 to 09/14/2024
• Full Applications: The full application period opens 09/16/2024 and closes 11/15/2024

The CDBG program is a federally funded initiative that supports community development projects designed to benefit low- and moderate-income individuals, eliminate slum and blight, and address urgent community needs. Eligible projects may include infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation, public facility upgrades, and economic development initiatives

Additional Documents

• CDBG 2025 (Year 51) Proposal Timetable(PDF, 154KB)
• 2024 Income Guidelines(PDF, 284KB)
• Slums and Blight Projects Supplemental Package(PDF, 37KB)
• CDBG Materials Only Acquisition Guidelines(PDF, 27KB)
• CDBG Project Criteria Guidelines(PDF, 52KB)
• CDBG Project Service Area Guidelines(PDF, 41KB)
• Census Information for Application
• Playing by the Rules: A Handbook for CDBG Subrecipients on Administrative Systems(PDF, 1MB)

Questions?

• CDBG Application Frequently Asked Questions(PDF, 318KB) (FAQs)
• CDBG Application Help & Training Videos

For further information, call 412-350-1196.