Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
The Alabama CDBG Program funds infrastructure, economic development, planning, and community enhancement projects benefiting low- and moderate-income residents in non-entitlement Alabama cities and counties.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates: July 22, 2026 (PY2026 CDBG full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: up to $500,000 (Small City, Large City, County, Community Enhancement); up to $250,000 (Planning); up to $5,000,000 (Economic Development); duration: 18–24 months.
Summary: Supports community development projects in Alabama, focusing on infrastructure, economic growth, planning, and enhancement benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.
Key Information: Only non-entitlement Alabama cities and counties are eligible; one original and two paper copies must be submitted by the deadline.
Description
The Alabama Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), provides competitive grants to help non-entitlement cities and counties address local community development needs. Funding supports a broad range of projects, including infrastructure improvements (water, sewer, streets, drainage), economic development, planning, community enhancement (e.g., parks, senior centers), and elimination of slums or blight. Projects must principally benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents, address slum/blight, or respond to urgent community needs. The program emphasizes citizen participation, local match, and compliance with state/federal requirements.
