Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
The Alabama CDBG Program funds local government projects to improve infrastructure, housing, and quality of life for low- and moderate-income residents through research-based community development.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates: April 22, 2026 (Workshop Pre-registration) | July 22, 2026 (Application Submission)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $200,000–$500,000 (Small City/Community Enhancement); up to $500,000 (Large City/County); Planning grants up to $250,000; project duration up to 24 months.
Summary: Supports local governments in Alabama to address critical community needs, improve infrastructure, and benefit low- and moderate-income residents.
Key Information: Only non-entitlement Alabama cities and counties are eligible; applications must be submitted in hard copy (no email/electronic submissions).
Description
The Alabama Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), provides funding to non-entitlement local governments for projects that revitalize neighborhoods, improve public infrastructure, support housing rehabilitation, and enhance overall community quality of life. The program is designed to primarily benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents, prevent or eliminate slums and blight, and address urgent community needs. Eligible activities include water and sewer improvements, street and drainage upgrades, housing rehabilitation, economic development, planning studies, and a variety of community enhancement projects.
