Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Business Oregon's CDBG Program funds rural Oregon projects that improve infrastructure, housing, and facilities to benefit low- and moderate-income residents and address urgent community needs.
Funder: Business Oregon
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Application opens) | August 30, 2026 (Pre-application deadline) | September 1, 2026 (Technical Assistance review) | September 30, 2026 (Final application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500,000 (Public Works); $1,500,000 (Community Facilities); $400,000–$500,000 (Housing Rehab); $100,000 (Microenterprise); $500,000 (Emergency); approx. $11.25M available statewide for 2026.
Summary: Supports rural Oregon cities and counties in developing livable communities by funding infrastructure, housing, community facilities, and microenterprise projects that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals.
Key Information: Only non-metropolitan (non-entitlement) cities and counties in rural Oregon are eligible; urban areas and tribes are not eligible.
Description
The Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Program, administered by Business Oregon, provides grants and technical assistance to help rural, non-metropolitan cities and counties develop livable communities for people with low and moderate incomes. The program supports a range of projects including public works infrastructure (such as water and wastewater systems), community facilities (e.g., libraries, shelters, health clinics), regional housing rehabilitation, and microenterprise support. All funded projects must principally benefit low- and moderate-income individuals, address slums or blight, or respond to urgent community needs threatening health or welfare.
