CDBG Project Grants
Forecasted
CDBG Project Grants support Virginia local governments with housing, infrastructure, economic development, and public service projects that address priority community needs and benefit low-income residents.
Funder: Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Project Grant application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Maximum awards of $250,000–$3.5 million by project type; 24-month contracts plus a 120-day pre-contract period
Summary: Competitive grants help Virginia non-entitlement local governments implement housing, infrastructure, economic development, and public service projects addressing their greatest community needs.
Key Information: Only non-entitlement local governments may apply; nonprofits and Planning District Commissions may participate as contractors.
Description
Virginia’s CDBG Project Grants support local implementation of solutions to critical community development needs. The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) administers the program using funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Formerly called Competitive Grants, the program funds economic development, public infrastructure, housing rehabilitation, and public services.
Projects must address identified community priorities and meet a CDBG national objective: benefiting low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons, preventing or eliminating slums and blight, or addressing documented urgent community needs. Citizen participation and demonstrated local demand are central to project development. DHCD offers technical assistance, including help with projects spanning multiple activity types, and encourages planning grants before construction applications.
