CDBG Planning Fund
Forecasted
The CDBG Planning Fund from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs supports research-driven planning projects that guide community development in Alabama’s non-entitlement areas.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 per planning grant; competitive; local match typically required; see annual guidance for details.
Summary: Supports Alabama non-entitlement communities in conducting planning activities that further community development and align with CDBG national objectives.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted in hard copy by the deadline; electronic submissions are not accepted.
Description
The CDBG Planning Fund, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), provides competitive grants to support planning activities that lay the groundwork for future community development projects in Alabama. Funding is available for eligible local governments to undertake comprehensive plans, housing studies, infrastructure assessments, and other planning initiatives that align with the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program’s national objectives. The program is designed to help communities strategically address local needs, benefit low- and moderate-income residents, address blight, and respond to urgent issues, ensuring impactful and compliant development efforts.
