CDBG for Public Facilities Projects

The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is a grant program that is available to fund publicly owned infrastructure for community based projects.  Funding from this program can be used by municipalities and counties.  

Examples of eligible projects include:
 
•    Drainage systems
•    Water and sewer systems 
•    Roads and bridges 
•    Buildings  

Program Facts

CDBG requires that at least 51% of the persons benefitted must be persons of low and moderate income as determined the U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development.   

Municipalities and counties are awarded grants based on a competitive process.  The Community Development Block Grant Program (Public Facilities) provides for a maximum grant amount per project of $600,000 for cities and counties with a population greater than 3,500 people and $450,000 for cities and counties with a population under 3,500.  

Submission Date  

Applications are taken annually and awarded on a competitive basis.  Fund availability is determined annually from the One Year Action Plan.