Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
The Alabama CDBG Program funds science-based infrastructure and community development projects to benefit low- and moderate-income residents through research-driven planning and measurable impact.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates: April 22, 2026 (Pre-registration for required application workshop) | April 28, 2026 (Application intake opens) | July 22, 2026 (Application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Varies by project type; typical maximums: $500,000 (Small City), $500,000 (Large City), $750,000 (County), $500,000 (Community Enhancement); matching funds often required.
Summary: Supports Alabama local governments for infrastructure, economic development, planning, and enhancement projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.
Key Information: Attendance at the April 24, 2026, workshop (in-person or virtual) is required for application eligibility; pre-registration by April 22 is mandatory.
Description
The Alabama Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), provides competitive funding to local governments for a broad range of community development activities. The program’s primary goal is to improve community infrastructure, promote economic development, enhance public facilities, and address critical needs—particularly those benefiting low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents. Eligible activities include water, sewer, and street improvements; housing rehabilitation; economic development projects; planning initiatives; and community enhancement efforts such as parks, senior centers, and downtown revitalization.
Applicants must demonstrate alignment with at least one of the CDBG program’s national objectives: benefiting LMI persons, preventing or eliminating slums or blight, or addressing urgent community needs. The application process is highly structured, emphasizing citizen participation, needs assessment, and measurable impact.
