Community Development Block Grant Program (CA)

The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) in California offers funding to improve living conditions for low- and moderate-income residents. Grants are allocated for community and economic development projects that address urgent needs, prevent slums, and enhance public services. Eligible activities include housing rehabilitation, public improvements, and economic assistance. With competitive applications capped at $300,000 and specific project limits, the program aims to foster viable urban communities and support diverse community needs.

NOTE: When funds are exhausted or the deadline is reached (whichever comes first) determines when the Solicitation will close. The Department recommends Applicants plan to submit their application(s) well before the application deadline.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) NOFA (CA)
CDBG partners with rural cities and counties to improve the lives of their low- and moderate-income residents through the creation and expansion of community and economic development opportunities in support of livable communities.
HUD Objective
The primary federal objective of the CDBG program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and through expanding economic opportunities, principally, for persons of low- and moderate-income. “Persons of low and moderate income” are defined as families, households, and individuals whose incomes do not exceed 80 percent of the county median income, adjusted for family or household size.
Assistance Type
CDBG funds are provided as grants to non-entitlement jurisdictions. Grants can vary based on annual allocations and activity limits. Must address one of three national objectives:

• Benefit to low- and moderate-income persons
• Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, or
• To meet an urgent need
• Planning and Technical Assistance Grants (PTA) are available through the annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
• Eligible Activities
• Community Development (CD)

Housing: Includes single- and multi-family rehabilitation, rental housing acquisition or homeownership assistance, and activities that support new housing construction.Public Improvements: Includes water and wastewater systems, and rural utilities such as gas and electric services.Community Facilities: Includes day care centers, domestic violence shelters, food banks, community centers, medical and dental facilities, and fire stations.Public Services: Includes staff and operating costs associated with the community facilities.Planning and Technical Assistance (PTA): Includes studies and plans for housing, public works, and community facilities that meet CDBG national objectives and provide principal benefit to low-income persons.Native American: Housing and housing-related activities as well as water, sewer, and housing.Colonia: Housing, including single- and multi-family rehabilitation, rental housing acquisition or homeownership assistance, and activities that support new housing construction.Economic Development (ED)Enterprise Fund: Grants for loans to businesses for working capital, land acquisition, equipment purchase, inventory purchase, debt restructuring, and other direct assistance. Grants to support businesses by providing water and sewer services, access roads, and other public facilities. Microenterprise funds may provide credit, general support (e.g., childcare, transportation), or technical assistance for persons developing microenterprise.Planning and Technical Assistance (PTA): Studies and plans for economic development activities that meet CDBG national objectives and provide principal benefit to low-income persons.Over-the-Counter: Grants for the creation or retention of jobs for low-income workers. May include loans or loan guarantees to businesses for construction, on-site improvements, equipment purchase, working capital, and site acquisition. May also include loans for business start-ups, grants for publicly-owned infrastructure, and loans or grants for small business incubators.
Funding
Competitive Applications shall not exceed $300,000.OTC Project application limit shall not exceed $3.3 million.OTC Program application limit shall not exceed $1.5 million.
Total grant award for all activities combined per jurisdiction shall not exceed $3.6 million.