Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) - Downtown Revitalization and Main Street Programs (TX)

The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) in Texas aims to revitalize downtown areas by funding infrastructure improvements that promote economic activity. This program prioritizes projects that benefit low-to-moderate income individuals while addressing issues of slum and blight. With a funding limit of $1,000,000 and a minimum matching requirement of $20,000, it seeks to enhance public facilities and housing conditions, ultimately fostering viable communities and supporting workforce development.

NOTE:
Pre-Proposal - This deadline represents when the Community Application (Phase 1) is due.Full Proposal - Invite Only - This deadline represents when the Project Application (Phase 2) is due.
The goal of the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Program is to develop viable communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, as well as by expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low-to-moderate income. In awarding funding pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 487.351(c), the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) shall give priority to eligible activities in the areas of economic development, community development, and rural health to support workforce development.
The objectives of the TxCDBG Program are:
To improve public facilities to meet basic human needs, principally for low- to moderate-income persons;To improve housing conditions, principally for persons of low-to-moderate income;To expand economic opportunities by creating or retaining jobs, principally for low-to-moderate income persons; andTo provide assistance and public facilities to eliminate conditions hazardous to the public health and of an emergency nature.
The Downtown Revitalization Program provides funding for infrastructure improvements to promote pedestrian-centered economic activity. Funded projects will be located on public property within the designated downtown district or Main Street area and meet the criteria for elimination of designated slum & blight conditions or provide city-wide benefit to low-to-moderate income persons.