Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) support Missouri local governments with infrastructure, community facilities, and economic development projects that primarily benefit low-to-moderate-income residents.
Funder: Missouri Department of Economic Development
Due Dates: FY26 Competitive Cycle: Closed | Other categories: Established cycles or year-round until funding is exhausted
Funding Amounts: Competitive Cycle: facilities/infrastructure limits of $500,000 or $5,000 per household; demolition limits of $200,000–$300,000
Summary: Federal grants support Missouri local governments’ infrastructure, community facilities, and economic development, primarily benefiting low-to-moderate-income residents.
Key Information: Non-entitlement cities and counties apply; certified 501(c)(3) nonprofits may participate as sponsored subapplicants.
Description
Missouri’s Community Development Block Grant program is administered by the Department of Economic Development on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. It funds local community development needs, including public facilities, infrastructure, economic development, and improvements addressing health and safety concerns. The program primarily serves low-to-moderate-income (LMI) residents of small cities and counties.
The Competitive Cycle supports community facilities, general infrastructure, and demolition of vacant, dilapidated buildings. Community facilities prioritize education and health/well-being services, while infrastructure projects can improve streets, drainage, and bridges. Other opportunities include water/wastewater, emergency and long-term recovery, economic development, neighborhood stabilization, COVID-19, disaster recovery, and mitigation.
