Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
The California CDBG program funds rural community and economic development projects to improve housing, infrastructure, and opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.
Funder: California Department of Housing & Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (portal opens) | April 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: ~$27 million total; up to $3.6M per jurisdiction; activity limits: Projects up to $3.3M, Programs up to $1.5M, Planning/Public Service up to $300k each; 33-month expenditure period.
Summary: Supports community and economic development projects in rural California to improve housing, living environments, and opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—confirm on program page before applying.
Description
The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is administered by the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) to enhance the quality of life for low- and moderate-income residents in rural cities and counties. The program funds a wide range of community and economic development activities, including housing, infrastructure, public facilities, and planning, with the primary objective of developing viable communities through decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities. Funding is awarded competitively to non-entitlement jurisdictions (cities with populations under 50,000 and counties with populations under 200,000 in unincorporated areas not participating in HUD's CDBG entitlement program). The program also provides set-asides for applicants who have not received CDBG awards in the past five years, Colonias, and non-federally recognized Tribes.
