City of Richland - Community Development Block Grant

The City of Richland's Community Development Block Grant program provides essential funding to support affordable housing and community development initiatives for low- and moderate-income residents. With an anticipated annual grant of $295,000 over five years (2025-2029), this program focuses on public services, construction of public facilities, and rehabilitation of structures. The funding strategy is outlined in a Consolidated Plan developed through community consultation, ensuring that local needs are met effectively.

Note: Funding For 2025 Is Closed 2026 Funding is Available Fall Of 2025.  Please check back for future deadlines.
Each year the Tri-Cities (comprised of Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco) receives federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support affordable housing and community development programs that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income people. This funding comes from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). In order to receive this funding, the Tri-Cities develops a Consolidated Plan every five years to outline the jurisdiction’s funding strategy over the next five fiscal years. The Consolidated Plan incorporates information gathered through data analysis and consultation with a range of voices in the community—including Tri-Cities residents, low- and moderate-income people, and organizations that work with or have specific knowledge of needs facing low- and moderate-income communities—to identify the Tri-Cities’ current housing and community development needs and outline the specific goals and expected outcome for the use of CDBG and HOME funds.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program supports community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities. Each year the City of Richland receives a specific allocation.
Funding
The Tri-Cities anticipates receiving the following annual grant amount over the five-year period of the Consolidated Plan for program years 2025–2029.
CDBG: $295,000.

Eligibility

Eligible activities include but are not limited to: Public ServicesConstruction of public facilities and improvementsRehabilitation of residential and non-residential structures