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CDBG Program—Planning and Technical Assistance Grants

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Purpose

Provide funds for small cities and counties for planning and evaluation studies related to any CDBG-eligible activity.

Assistance Type

Grants

Terms

Up to $70,000 per year per jurisdiction. No more than $35,000 under the General/Native American Allocation and a maximum of $35,000 under the Economic Development Allocation.

Eligible Activities

Studies and plans for housing, public works, community facilities, and economic development activities that meet CDBG national objectives, and provide principal benefit to low-income persons.

Eligible Applicants

Counties with fewer than 200,000 residents in unincorporated areas and cities with fewer than 50,000 residents that are not participants in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement program.

Application Procedures

Applications are invited through an annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). There are two funding cycles per year (anticipated for late June and late October) and awards are made after each cycle.

Contact

Program Administration: (916) 552-9398

Program Publications