CDBG Community Enhancement Fund
The Community Enhancement Fund offers grants to Alabama communities for projects that improve public facilities and quality of life, focusing on low- and moderate-income benefit and community revitalization.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates: July 22, 2026 (Full application due by 12:00 noon)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards are up to $500,000; project budgets and match requirements vary by proposal and fund guidance.
Summary: Supports Alabama non-entitlement communities with grants for projects that enhance infrastructure, public facilities, and quality of life, with a focus on low- and moderate-income benefit.
Description
The Community Enhancement Fund is a competitive grant category within Alabama’s Program Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). This fund provides financial support to eligible non-entitlement Alabama communities for projects that go beyond basic infrastructure, aiming to improve community amenities, public facilities, and overall quality of life. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, construction or enhancement of parks, senior centers, recreational facilities, fire protection facilities, emergency services, removal of architectural barriers, historic preservation, and downtown/neighborhood revitalization.
Proposed projects must align with CDBG national objectives, principally benefiting low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons, aiding in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight, or addressing urgent community needs. Applications are scored based on need, project development, impact, local capacity, and appropriateness, as detailed in the program’s application guide and rating form.
