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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program

Aug. 1, 2019
By HUD

Story summary:

  • The U.S. Housing and Urban Development provides Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to communities to improve the living conditions and quality of life for low- to moderate-income residents.

Quick Facts

HUD’s Mission
Create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. 

CDBG’s Goal
Support your community’s wellbeing and greater capacity for growth. 

Eligibility
Entitlement cities and counties
Check Eligibility in Missouri 

What do they fund?
Property acquisition, construction or improvement of public facilities (water, wastewater, streets, sidewalks, neighborhood center), public services, energy conservation, renewable energy, business development or retention, and more. 

What wont they fund?
Property acquisition, construction or reconstruction of buildings for general conduct of government, O&M, general government expenses, political or religious activities, new housing construction, application costs

Amount of funding
Vary by funding category
$10,000 - $750,000 

Funding length
1, 2- or 3-year project periods 

Match
Varies by funding category 

Timing
Varies by funding category

Application period typically spring, 2019 applications were due May 31

About

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program provides entitled communities with resources to develop viable urban communities that include decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities.

CDBGs strive to ensure affordable and safe housing, provide services to the most vulnerable in each community, and create jobs through the expansion and retention of businesses.

Most CDBG projects are encouraged to incorporate green infrastructure into their design and construction.

Each activity must meet one of the national objectives:

  • Benefit low- and moderate-income persons
  • Prevent or eliminate slums or blight
  • Urgent need because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to health or welfare of the community for which other funding is not available

 For most CDBG projects, 70%, or more, of the funds must be used for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons. Grantees must, also, develop and follow a detailed plan for citizen engagement, emphasizing participation by persons of low- to moderate-income.

 Project Examples

Chicago, IL

Used CDBG funds to install a green roof on the historic Cultural Center..

More Info/Resources

Contact Info

HUD Region 7 – Great Plains, St. Louis Field Office
Renee Ryles, Acting Director CPD
1222 Spruce St, Suite 3203
St. Louis, MO  63103
202-402-4609
renee.ryles@hud.gov

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