CFDA#
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Funder Type
State Government
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IT Classification
B - Readily funds technology as part of an award
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Authority
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Summary
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides flexible funding to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and improved community facilities/services. Beginning in 1974, the CDBG program is one of the longest continuously run programs at HUD.
CDBG funds are provided as grants to non-entitlement jurisdictions. Grants can vary based on annual allocations and activity limits. Must address one of three national objectives:
- Benefit to low- and moderate-income persons
- Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, or
- To meet an urgent need
Funding is divided into the following categories:
- Community Development Allocation (CD) -
- Housing
- Includes single- and multi-family rehabilitation, rental housing acquisition or homeownership assistance, and activities that support new housing construction.
- Public Improvements
- Includes water and wastewater systems, and rural utilities such as gas and electric services.
- Community Facilities
- includes day care centers, domestic violence shelters, food banks, community centers, medical and dental facilities, and fire stations.
- Public Services
- Includes staff and operating costs associated with the community facilities.
- Technical Assistance (PTA)
- Includes studies and plans for housing, public works, and community facilities that meet CDBG national objectives and provide principal benefit to low-income persons.
- Native American
- Housing and housing-related activities.
- Water, sewer, and housing.
- Colonia
- Needs related to water, sewage, and housing.
- Economic Development Allocation (ED) -
- Enterprise Fund -Grants for loans to businesses for working capital, land acquisition, equipment purchase, inventory purchase, debt restructuring, and other direct assistance. Grants to support businesses by providing water and sewer services, access roads, and other public facilities. Microenterprise funds may provide credit, general support (e.g., childcare, transportation), or technical assistance for persons developing microenterprises.
- Planning and Technical Assistance (PTA) -Studies and plans for economic development activities that meet CDBG national objectives and provide principal benefit to low-income persons
History of Funding
Up to $34,000,000 was available in FY24.
$22,839,658 was funded in FY23.
Successful 2023 applicants may be viewed at: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/docs/grants-and-funding/cdbg/cdbg-2023a-award-listing.pdf
Up to $30,000,000 was available in FY 2022.
Successful 2020 applicants may be viewed at: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/active-funding/cdbg/docs/CDBG_CV2_3_Awards_Rounds_1_%202.pdf
Additional Information
The primary federal objective of the CDBG program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and through expanding economic opportunities, principally, for persons of low- and moderate-income. Persons of low and moderate income” are defined as families, households, and individuals whose incomes do not exceed 80 percent of the county median income, adjusted for family or household size.
Additional funding is available through the Disaster Recovery Initiative (DRI) and Disaster Recovery Enhancement Fund (DREF). Such cases are addressed in real-time on a case-by-case basis rather than only once a year under an annual competition.
Eligibility Details
ONLY Non-Entitlement Units of General Local Government such as cities, counties and municipalities are eligible to apply. Federally recognized Tribes, non-federally recognized Tribes, and nonprofits may receive assistance by entering into a subrecipient agreement, Memorandum of Understanding, or contract with an eligible Applicant.
Deadline Details
Applications are to be submitted by January 30, 2026, or until funds are exhausted, whichever comes first.
Award Details
Up to $27,000,000 is available in FY25. Individual award amounts for Community Development projects may not exceed $1,500,000. Individual award amounts for economic development, Colonia, and native American tribe applications vary. Awards will be announced on a rolling basis. Project period is 2 years and 9 months from the award date.
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