$3.0M
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Extensive
Detailed federal app
Provides flexible annual grants to communities for housing, economic development, public facilities, and services primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income persons. Entitlement communities receive formula grants; non-entitlement areas apply through states.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons (70%+ of activities)
2.Eligible activities: affordable housing rehab, infrastructure, economic development, services
3.Entitlement communities (cities 50K+, urban counties): receive direct annual formula allocations
4.Small cities and rural areas apply through state CDBG programs
5.Cannot be used for general government expenses or political activities
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