Community Development Block Grant

The Department of Planning and Community Development administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

In December, citizens, City departments and service providers are provided with information concerning the program and how to apply for the use of funds in the coming year.  In January, the CDBG program advertises a request for subrecipient applicants. Sometime in February, or March, the CDBG Advisory Board conducts a public hearing of needs to provide the community with an opportunity to comment and provide feedback related to community development needs in the city.  

A public notice and application deadline are posted annually.

The 2026 CDBG Application is open now (January 23, 2026); the application will close on March 31, 2026.

The CDBG Advisory Board is seeking capital improvement, housing, infrastructure and public services projects serving a public benefit.  

The year 1 annual action plan highlights projects that support infrastructure improvements and public facility enhancements within eligible neighborhoods or target areas.  Top priorities include: 

  • Affordable housing and housing stability for low- and moderate-income residents. 
  • Infrastructure improvements, including blight elimination, sidewalk/street repairs, and water/sewer/drainage upgrades.

  • involving physical, permanent improvements to a public facility

  • primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income residents

  • aligning with CDBG’s goal of strengthening communities and expanding access to essential services

Access the CDBG Informational Addendum and Scoring Rubric for the application here: Addendum and Scoring Rubric

For more information about CDBG visit: https://www.hudexchange.info/,or view the following links: HUD-CDBG Information and HUD Income Limits.

The CDBG Advisory Board meets on the third Wednesday of every month. More information on the Board can be found here.