Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities
Forecasted
Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities supports Colorado local governments with facilities planning and construction to benefit low-income communities, address blight, or meet urgent needs.
Funder: Department of Local Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Construction deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $600,000 per Construction grant
Summary: Supports Colorado local governments with public facilities planning and construction benefiting low-income communities, addressing blight, or meeting urgent needs.
Key Information: Only non-entitlement local governments may apply, including on behalf of nonprofits.
Description
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) administers federal Community Development Block Grant funding for non-entitlement municipalities and counties. Its Division of Local Government manages the Public Facilities program, supporting sewer and water systems, commercial streetscape improvements, community centers, food banks, shelters, health clinics, and nonprofit infrastructure. Funds must primarily benefit low- to moderate-income people, prevent or eliminate slums or blight, or address an urgent need as defined by HUD.
The program supports both project preparation and physical improvements. Design, Engineering, and Environmental Clearance (DEEC) grants support design, engineering, planning, feasibility studies, and environmental clearance. Construction grants support acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or installation of public improvements and facilities.
