Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
The Alabama CDBG Program funds research-driven projects to improve infrastructure, housing, and public facilities for low- and moderate-income communities across Alabama.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates: April 22, 2026 (Pre-registration for Application Workshop) | July 22, 2026 (Application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: up to $500,000 for Small City/County, up to $450,000 for Large City, up to $500,000 for Community Enhancement, and up to $250,000 for Planning Fund; project period generally 18–24 months; local match required (typically ≥10%, with some waivers for small jurisdictions).
Summary: Supports Alabama local governments in infrastructure, housing, public facilities, and economic development projects benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted in hard copy (one original, two copies); electronic/email 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 competitive funding for community development projects across the state. The program aims to improve infrastructure, housing, public facilities, and economic opportunities, with a primary focus on activities that principally benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons, prevent or eliminate slums and blight, or address urgent community needs. Funding is available through multiple categories, including Small City, Large City, County, Community Enhancement, Planning, and Economic Development Funds.
Eligible projects include water and sewer improvements, housing rehabilitation, street and drainage enhancements, public facility construction, downtown revitalization, and planning studies. Projects must align with one of the CDBG national objectives and are evaluated based on need, impact, local capacity, citizen participation, and benefit to LMI residents.
