Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
The Alabama CDBG Program funds science-based infrastructure, planning, and economic development projects to benefit low- and moderate-income residents and address urgent needs in non-entitlement Alabama communities.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates: July 22, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards up to $500,000–$600,000 for most categories; larger amounts possible for economic development; local match required.
Summary: Supports Alabama non-entitlement communities in addressing infrastructure, economic development, planning, and community enhancement needs.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted in hard copy (one original, two copies); electronic submissions are not accepted.
Description
The Alabama Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), provides funding to support a wide range of community development projects. These include infrastructure improvements (such as water, sewer, and streets), community enhancement, planning initiatives, and economic development activities. The program’s primary goal is to benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents, eliminate slums or blight, or address urgent community needs. CDBG funding is designed to foster sustainable growth and improve the quality of life in Alabama’s non-entitlement cities and counties through a competitive application process, comprehensive technical support, and robust applicant resources.
